By Ashley Brown In a testament to his inspirational leadership, the Times and Democrat Newspaper has recognized Clafin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack as its 2024 Person of the Year. This recognition reflects his transformative impact on Claflin since his tenure began in 2019. Under Warmack’s guidance, Claflin University has experienced significant advancements beyond academic growth.
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University, a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for the past four years, has been chosen to host an Enhancement Workshop for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. This esteemed Fulbright program aims to tackle essential issues aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities. Scheduled for February 17-21, 2025, the workshop will center on the
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By Megan Lebowitz President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the country next Wednesday, the White House announced on Friday. His speech will be delivered from the Oval Office, a location typically reserved for momentous occasions and major news. The White House did not release additional details about what the president would discuss. Biden’s speech will come
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By Jaclyn Diaz Nearly 800 incarcerated people are among the more than 7,500 personnel helping fight the historic, and destructive, Southern California wildfires. The five raging wildfires have destroyed homes, businesses and landmarks throughout Los Angeles. “As of today, 783 Fire Camp firefighters have been working around the clock cutting fire lines and removing fuel from behind
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The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin has recently acquired a collection of materials on Ethel Waters, a pioneering twentieth-century Black singer and actress. Born in 1896 as a result of the rape of her teenage Black mother Louise Anderson, Waters was raised in poverty by her grandmother in Philadelphia. Speaking
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Courtesy of Morehouse School of Medicine Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED), a collaborative partnership dedicated to expanding clinical trial participation among communities of color and rural populations, today announced the selection of the final four clinical trial sites of the learning phase: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Health
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By Gina Sirico Hollywood is taking a pause as devastating fires continue to burn across L.A. The beginning of the year is always a busy time in Hollywood, with movies and TV shows going back into production and awards season getting into full swing. But now, awards shows, premieres and production are all on hold. The
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By Cheryl E. Mango issing from the ongoing discussions regarding President Jimmy Carter’s legacy following his Dec. 29 passing are the former Democratic president’s crucial efforts to save and modernize historically Black colleges and universities. The survival and subsequent expansion of HBCUs represents a meaningful achievement within Carter’s complex presidential record, which is forever marred by
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By Maria Aspan Wall Street’s opening bells will remain silent on Thursday. The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both close for trading today, as the financial industry joins a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The global humanitarian died on Dec. 29, at age 100, and will be eulogized at a state
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By Ayana Archie Fires continue to rage on in Southern California, as tens of thousands of acres of land have been decimated, and the flames have been partially contained. What you need to know Ten people have died due to the fires, the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed. Identification may take several weeks, the examiner
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