Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nationâs schools. State leaders in Minnesota and New York said they will not
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By Sean Conlon Stock futures fell on Thursday after a massive rally on Wall Street spurred by President Donald Trump announcing a 90-day reprieve on some of his âreciprocalâ tariffs. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were fell 1.7%, while Nasdaq-100 futures traded down 2%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures lost 546 points, or about 1.3%. The moves come
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By Victor Nava The Trump administration was given the green light to fire thousands of federal workers by an appeals court on Wednesday, overturning a lower court order that forced the government to reinstate terminated probationary employees. In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of judges on the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Trump
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Written by A. Zachary Faison Jr., J.D. President & CEO, Edward Waters University Thereâs a prevailing narrative in college athletics that equal investment should automatically mean equal treatment â regardless of outcomes, market interest, or sustainability. Itâs a narrative rooted in good intentions but one that often ignores the economic and biological realities that shape
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The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) graduated the third cohort of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program. The event, held at Innovation Depot in downtown Birmingham, was not one of pomp and circumstance but instead was a professional development opportunity for the graduating participants, as well as members of the incoming fourth cohort. Students had the opportunity to
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By Ben Kamisar Republican Rep. John James of Michigan is running for governor, he announced Monday, as one of the most pivotal elections on the ballot in 2026 continues to draw big-name politicians. In a message posted on his social media channels, James lamented Democratic governance in the state and argued that “it’s time to get Michigan’s
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By Kristen Hill The Howard University School of Education proudly marks a decade of transformative impact in education leadership through itsâŻUrban Superintendents Academy. This milestone celebration highlights 10 years of empowering dynamic, equity-focused leaders who are shaping the future of urban education. In partnership withâŻthe School Superintendents Association and the University of Southern California, the
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By Ashley Lopez Americans seeking retirement or survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration will no longer be able to apply over the phone, starting on Monday. Instead, they will have to seek services online or travel in-person to a local Social Security field office, which a new analysis from the left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, or
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For the first time in its history, AND1âthe brand that revolutionized streetball and reshaped basketball cultureâis planting its flag in the HBCU sports landscape. Its landmark sponsorship of Wilberforce University is a cultural inflection pointâa long-overdue investment in Black college athletics. Itâs a bridge between streetballâs rebellious spirit and the institutional legacy of HBCUs, where talent
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By Daniel Hampton The acting head of the IRS is reportedly stepping down over a deal her agency struck with the Trump administration, according to reports. Melanie Krause has been serving as the acting commissioner of the IRS since Feb. 28, following the retirement of Doug O’Donnell. The New York Times reported Tuesday night, citing three people familiar with the matter,
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