March 05, 2025

NCCU Nursing Program Achieves 100% NCLEX Pass Rate

Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is celebrating as its December 2024 graduating class boasts a remarkable 100% pass rate on the NCLEX examination. The NCLEX is a critical milestone for aspiring nurses. ā€œWith the nursing shortage, it is important for them to pass

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FILE PHOTO: People walk by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, D.C., February 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo

IRS May Cut Workforce by 50% Under Trump Admin Plan

By Fatima Hussein The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the plans. The layoffs are part of

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At its height, the National Welfare Rights Organization had more than 25,000 dues-paying members. Some people have called it "the largest black feminist organization in American history."
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Black Women Defy Stereotypes to Succeed Amid Systemic Barriers

ByĀ Katherine WangĀ andĀ Riya Abiram Black women continue to persevere and find success despite persistently being overlooked and facing barriers. For many Black American women, racialized stereotypesĀ pose persistent socialĀ threats, reinforced by the media, institutions and daily interactions. Caroline Streeter, an associate professor of English and African American studies, said Black women continue to demonstrate resilience against the

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Starbucks Honors Howard University With Exclusive Campus Mug

Courtesy of Howard University Coffee and studying go hand and hand, and now Howard students can get that often-needed caffeine boost in an exclusive mug covered in artwork featuring the landmarks they walk by every day on campus.Ā  Starbucks launched its global ā€œDiscovery Seriesā€ series last spring to ā€œtell the stories of each location through

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Trump Administration Eyes Selling Off 320 Federal Properties

By Piper Hudspleth Blackburn The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is considering selling off hundreds of ā€œnon-coreā€ federal properties, according to the General Services Administration. ā€œGSA’s decisive action to dispose of non-core assets leverages the private sector, drives improvements for our agency customers, and best serves local communities,ā€ the agency said in a news

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Livingstone College Receives $10M Gift for Dorm Upgrades

Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone CollegeĀ in Salisbury, North Carolina, has received a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor in support of the private historically Black college’s ongoing capital campaign,Ā HBCU GamedayĀ reports. The gift, which follows another $10 million gift from the same unnamed benefactor in July 2024, will be used for renovations and upgrades to

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Georgetown Honors Xavier’s 100 Years, Black Catholic Legacy

By Angela Dennis As Xavier University of Louisiana enters its centennial year, the nation’s oldest Catholic institution—Georgetown University—celebrated the institution’s 100-year legacy and the 45th anniversary of its Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS). Last Thursday’s event, titled ā€œReflecting on the Significance of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies and the Journey Toward Reconciliation,ā€ included

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Morgan State Digitizes Archives with $500K HBCU Grant

Courtesy of Morgan State University A $500,000 Title III HBCU Part F grant awarded in 2020 is helping Morgan State University’s Beulah M. Davis Special Collections Department transform access to the school’s rich history through new digital projects. As part of its commitment to creating an open-access digital repository, the Davis Room has successfullyĀ digitized historical

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Trump Warns of ‘Disturbance’ as Tariffs Hit Global Trade

By Bailey Schulz PresidentĀ Donald TrumpĀ on Tuesday said Americans should be prepared for ā€œa little disturbanceā€ from tariffs. “Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again, and it’s happening and it will happen rather quickly,ā€ Trump said during aĀ formal addressĀ before a joint session of Congress. ā€œThere will be a little disturbance. But

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LeBron James First to Score 50,000 Career NBA Points

LeBron James is well on his way to rewriting every previous definition of basketball longevity, and the 40-year-old star is now racking up numbers the NBA has never seen before. James became the first player to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and postseason on Tuesday night, surpassing the mark with a 3-pointer

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