Books on the Holocaust, histories of feminism, civil rights and racism, and Maya Angelou’s famous autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” were among the nearly 400 volumes removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office ordered the school to get rid of ones that promote diversity,
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Langston University-Tulsa, a Historically Black College (HBCU), fears it might have to close if it is not allowed to offer four-year degrees. Lawmakers and Langston University alumni said they have been fighting to preserve Oklahoma’s only HBCU, and the University’s extension campus in Tulsa has been a fight since the 70’s, and it’s a fight
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By Danny Flannery On April 7, Dr. Janelle Burke, interim chair of the Department of Earth, Environment, and Equity (E3), and assistant professors of atmospheric science Dr. Joseph Wilkins and Dr. Osinachi Ajoku hosted the Extreme Weather Symposium as part of Howard Research Month. During the event, faculty and staff from E3 presented research aimed
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By Sarah Fortinsky Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned women about a just-passed House bill that she says could make it harder for them to vote. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — passed Thursday in a 220-208 vote in the House — would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and impose
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By CherRae Dickerson Coppin State University, a nationally recognized leader in urban higher education, proudly announces its 125th-anniversary celebration on April 24, 2025, from 6–9 p.m. at the M&T Bank Exchange in downtown Baltimore. This milestone event entitled Coppin125: Celebrating a Legacy, Igniting The Future will honor Coppin’s rich legacy, transformative faculty and students, and
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By Tia Greene Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have become key players in the rapid growth of women’s flag football. This offers new opportunities for female athletes in a sport that is gaining national and global recognition. With support from organizations like the NFL and the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics), HBCUs are
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By Maria Aspan Wall Street has been whipsawed for more than a week by President Trump’s every word about tariffs. Now he’s facing accusations of using his power to deliberately manipulate the markets. The scrutiny started with a tale of two social-media posts. On Wednesday, shortly after the U.S. stock market opened, Trump posted on his Truth Social
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By Jesse Zanger Six people died when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at around 3:17 p.m. near the Holland Tunnel ventilation shaft in Jersey City, not far from River Drive South and Newport Parkway, near the Water’s Soul sculpture. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said three adults and
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The storied tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football will take center stage once again as the 41st annual Circle City Classic® welcomes two standout programs—Miles College and Morgan State University—for the first time in the event’s history. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST at Lucas
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By Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal U.S. stock index futures swung between gains and losses on Friday after China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% in the latest escalation of the ongoing trade war, with markets keenly awaiting bank earnings later in the day. China’s move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday ramped up pressure on
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