By Robbie Sequeira The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education — while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. In January, President Donald Trump signed an
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It’s the day after Mardi Gras, and people dressed in colorful prints walk into a conference room in a downtown New Orleans hotel. It feels like a mini celebration as two people on stilts make their way down a makeshift aisle towards the front of the room. Drummers follow behind them. But the point of
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When Marquise Mc- Griff was a student at Florida Memorial University, South Florida’s only HBCU, his love and respect for the college experience inspired him to create an organization that would not only support FMU, but all Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation. What began as “Club 1964,” has morphed into Rdevia and
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By Megan Lebowitz, Daniel Arkin and Ted Oberg At least six federal agencies are offering workers a new “deferred resignation” opportunity in the latest attempt by the Trump administration to slash the size of the U.S. government. Employees at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Agriculture Department on Monday night received emails, which were obtained by NBC
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By Joseph Gedeon Elon Musk’s polarizing stint slashing and bashing federal bureaucracy will probably soon end, with the world’s richest person’s government service hitting its legal limit in the coming weeks. “He’s got a big company to run … at some point he’s going to be going back,” Donald Trump told reporters on Monday. “I’d keep him
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By Stephen Groves The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke to the president just hours after he unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade. The Senate resolution, passed by a 51-48 vote tally with four Republicans and all Democrats
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Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers is the recipient of the 2025 Kay Yow National Coach of the Year award. The award is presented annually to the top head coach in Women’s Division I college basketball. Someone who embodies a winning spirit while displaying great character on and off the court. Vickers led the Spartans to a
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By Cedric Mobley Howard University announced today the launch of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy. The new center, which has been under development since 2023, will promote the vision and values articulated in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution through a multidisciplinary approach which connects several academic disciplines, including law, business, and the
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By Madeline Halpert A federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after the Trump administration directed prosecutors to drop the corruption charges. The move led to the resignation of Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor who accused Adams of striking a deal with the Trump administration to dismiss
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Shaqir O’Neal, son of Shaq, has found a new home playing for a new head coach and former NBA star after leaving an HBCU and hitting the transfer portal. O’Neal has reportedly committed to play for Sacramento State, which just hired Mike Bibby as its head basketball coach. The former NBA veteran was announced as the
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