By Brian Steinerg Lester Holt, theĀ NBC NewsĀ anchor known for his ability to lead hours of breaking news coverage without pause, is finally ready for a breather. The NBC News veteran plans to step away in early summer from his anchor duties on āNBC Nightly News,ā which he has held since 2015. After that, he plans
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ByĀ Catie Edmondson, Andrew Duehren, Maya C. MillerĀ andĀ Robert Jimison The House on Tuesday narrowly passed a Republican budget resolution that calls for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and a $2 trillion reduction in federal spending over a decade, clearing the way for major elements of President Trumpās domestic agenda. The nearly party-line vote of 217 to
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By Kendall Murry On a Wednesday afternoon before curtain, theater director Ibi Owolabi is excited to share the call she received from her mother five minutes previously about a surprise television appearance on a local television show. āMy headshot and stuff was there, and she was like, āYouāre on TV!’ā she says with a laugh.
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By Walter Hudson Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida’s decision to rescind in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students who graduated from Florida high schools. The policy change, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to higher education
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Courtesy of Jackson State University Dr. Byron DāAndra Orey, a political science professor at Jackson State University, has been elected president of theĀ Southern Political Science Association. In his new role, Orey now leads one of the nationās oldest and largest political science organizations. āBeing elected presidentĀ of the is a profound honor that reflects the trust
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BYĀ Ā Wyatte Grantham-Philips Ā Joy Reid is leaving MSNBC, the networkās new president announced in a memo to staff on Monday, marking an end to the prime time show hosted by the progressive political analyst and broadcast news anchor. Reidās namesake show, āThe ReidOut,ā has been a fixture of MSNBCās evening programmingĀ since 2020. In the hourlong newscast,
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Courtesy of South Carolina State University South Carolina State University is set to commemorate the 57th anniversary of the Orangeburg Massacre on Saturday, Feb. 8, with a series of reflective events beginning at 11 a.m. in the Martin Luther King Auditorium on campus. This solemn observance will pay tribute to the lives lost and impacted
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By Kyra Purvis Alabama, home to the largest number of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation, plays a pivotal role in the ongoing narrative of Black excellence and activism. With 14 active HBCUs, the state stands as a testament to the enduring impact of these institutions. Dr. DāLinell Finley, an adjunct professor
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By Williesha Morris The federal government hasĀ reopened a multimillion-dollar scholarship programĀ for historically Black colleges and universities, according to the departmentās website. Alabama A&M and Tuskegee University are two of the 19 recipients of theĀ 1890 Scholars program, a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides full tuition, room and board for students studying āfood, agriculture, natural
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In a thrilling Senior Night performance, Norfolk State guard Christian Ings delivered two electrifying dunks,Ā propelling the SpartansĀ to a 69-60 victory over Morgan State. These standout moments secured the win and instantly put the HBCU hooper in the national spotlight as clips of the two slams went viral overnight and landed the Philadelphia native two spots
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