Courtesy of Clark Atlanta University Clark Atlanta University, a historically Black educational institution in Atlanta, Georgia, has recently signed an agreement with Borough of Manhattan Community College, a campus of the City University of New York system. Through the new partnership, students at the community college can now seamlessly transfer to Clark Atlanta University after
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Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University Saint Augustine’s University is urging the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office to swiftly approve a $70 million deal with 50 Plus 1 Sports in a significant move aimed at securing its financial future. With only nine days left to secure this approval, university officials stress that time is essential as they prepare
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By Matthew Allen It’s been 39 years since the first holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A whole generation has now come of age since the yearslong push to honor the Civil Rights icon came to fruition. Although Dr. King’s legacy has endured since the 1950s, his nuanced rhetoric that took
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By Alexandra Hutzler President Joe Biden on Monday issued preemptive pardons to potential targets of the incoming Trump administration, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and lawmakers who served on the House Jan. 6 Committee. “Our nation relies on dedicated, selfless public servants every day. They are the lifeblood of our democracy,” Biden
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By Katie Kindelan While the world watches the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day unfolding at the U.S. Capitol, an intricate and highly orchestrated move unfolds behind the scenes at the White House. Every four to eight years, over the course of just a few hours, a few dozen members of the White House staff move out the belongings of
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By Sara Weissman Mississippi Valley State University, a historically Black institution, proudly announced last month that its marching band was invited to perform at Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The university’s president, Jerryl Briggs, described the invitation as a chance to “showcase our legacy” and “celebrate our culture.” A GoFundMe campaign was started in hopes of
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By Stacy M. Brown As the nation prepares to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, significant disparities remain between the income and employment rates of white and Black Americans. In response, WalletHub has released its comprehensive report on the “States That Have Made the Most Racial Progress,” evaluating 22 key indicators of equality across all 50 states
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Courtesy of Jackson State University Exciting changes could be on the horizon for Jackson State University football. Mississippi Representative Robert L. Johnson III (D-District 94) has introduced a groundbreaking bill that seeks to allocate $40 million for the construction of a cutting-edge multipurpose athletic facility for JSU. This initiative not only aims to revamp the Tigers’ athletic
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Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, one of four historically Black medical schools in the United States, has recently established a joint M.D./Ph.D. program with the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Health Care Management Department. The initiative allows a student to simultaneously pursue a medical degree from Meharry and a Ph.D. in health care management at
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The Farwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. answered the call for community action. On Jan. 11, 2025, the chapter hosted a support event to aid individuals and families devastated by the recent wildfires in Southern California. The gathering took place at Zion Hill Baptist Church from noon to 4 p.m. Alongside Delta Sigma
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