Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Food insecurity remains a pressing issue, with reports revealing that 1 in 5 families in the greater Houston area struggle to access sufficient food. This challenge extends to college campuses nationwide, where 40% of students regularly face difficulties in obtaining healthy, nutritious meals, according to the World Health Organization.
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By Dantee Ramos In recognition of Howard University’s Division I swim team‘s accomplishments, they were awarded an unforgettable gift. On Wednesday, the team received the key to Eatonville, Florida, as a tribute to their accomplishments. The Bisons are the only HBCU team competing at the Divison 1 level per Fox 5. Alum and head coach Nic Askew said he is “almost
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By Mia Berry Before their teams even suit up to play a game next season former NFL players Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson will be two of the most high-profile coaches at historically Black colleges and universities. After taking over two Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) football teams – Norfolk State University and Delaware State University
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By Megan Lebowitz Federal employees received emails Wednesday warning that they could face repercussions if they do not report on co-workers who work in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility positions that might have gone unnoticed by government supervisors. “We are aware of efforts by some in government to disguise these programs by using coded or
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By Lawrence Hurley President Donald Trump’s plan to roll back the constitutionally protected right to birthright citizenship is just one of several contentious executive actions that are likely to face pushback from judges and could be struck down by the Supreme Court. Other policies that could be legally vulnerable include a plan to invoke an
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By Sholnn Z. Freeman For Howard University theatre arts major (B.F.A. ’26) Trinity Garrison, January 17, 2025 may forever be etched as a pivotal moment in her artistic journey. During a special segment of “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” co-hosted by Howard icon Taraji P. Henson (B.F.A. ’95, D.H.L. ’22), Garrison was named the recipient of the prestigious
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Courtesy Of Morehouse School of Medicine Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) will host the first part of its 27th Annual HeLa Symposium, entitled “Shedding Light, Saving Lives: MSM Symposium on Maternal Mortality”. The event will take place in the National Center for Primary Care Auditorium on the Morehouse School of Medicine campus, located at 720 Westview Drive
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By Ashley Brown During the United States Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., Quinting S. Lacewell Jr. made headlines by being elected as the youngest co-chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Business Council. The election, presided over by Conference President Mayor Andrew Ginther of Columbus, Ohio, marked a significant milestone for
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Courtesy of XULA Athletics The Xavier University of Louisiana Rowing Club, which launched in September 2023 in a partnership with New Orleans Rowing Club (NORC), is thrilled to announce that XULA rowing is being elevated to varsity status for the 2025-26 academic year. This milestone breaks barriers as the first-ever varsity-level rowing program for men and women
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By Kyra Alessandrini The Farwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is mobilizing efforts to help those who were affected by the Los Angeles fires. On Saturday, the organization hosted an event at Zion Hill Baptist Church. It gathered members of the sorority, as well as local volunteers and members of the Divine Nine fraternities
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