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Bronx students kick-off Black History Month with a personal HBCU experience

By Erica Lunsford Students at P.S. 28X in Tremont celebrated the start of Black History Month on Monday with a visit from Lincoln University’s marching band. Staff at the primary school collaborated with the university to showcase some of the culture of Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) to inspire the next generation about college.

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HBCU Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

Courtesy of Morgan State University According to recent data from the American Institute for Boys and Men, Morgan State has witnessed a 25% drop in Black male enrollment since 2010. This decline surpasses the 22% drop observed across all U.S. higher education institutions. Despite record-breaking total enrollment figures—making Morgan the nation’s third-largest HBCU as of last fall—the

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A Heart for Education: Killeen Veteran empowers students with HBCU connections

By Jasmin Caldwell A Killeen man’s journey from soldier to community advocate is making a significant impact on the future of our youth. His mission is to empower the next generation by connecting them with historically black colleges and universities. Making sure every child has the chance to pursue their dreams. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3

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Trump’s Trade Move Could Increase Costs for Many Online Goods

By Ana Swanson President Trump’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China included a little-noticed but significant change to how online purchases will be taxed when they enter the United States. One provision of Mr. Trump’s executive order will increase costs for more than 80 percent of U.S. e-commerce imports. The decision

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms tells NPR she "remains concerned" about Georgia reopening.

Keisha Lance Bottoms Considers Entering Race To Become Georgia’s Next Governor

Written By A.R. Shaw Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is considering a possible bid to become Georgia’s next Governor. Bottoms, a graduate of Douglas High School, FAMU, and Georgia State University, became a national figure in 2017 after she won the mayoral race in Atlanta. When recently asked if she would consider a return

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Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other ‘special observances’

By Ken Dilanian, Alexandra Marquez, Claretta Bellamy and Dan De Luce  Federal agencies on Friday rushed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The executive orders prompted a flurry of memos and emails obtained by NBC News that modified the rules for staff at intelligence agencies, in the military and across

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DOE Collapse Would Leave Millions of Teachers Without Funding

By Kate Nalepinski President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education has sparked debate over potential consequences for teachers, students, and education funding. While some conservatives have long criticized the agency as an overreach of federal power, some educators warn that eliminating it could disrupt public schooling and cut funding streams. How Many People Work In The Department

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Five HBCUs leading the charge in creating Black excellence

What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and former Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The schools saw a surge in applications from high school seniors after the murder of George Floyd. And along with increasingly being seen by Black high school

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