By Lexx Thornton In the midst of it all, the world met little Gianna Floyd, then just 6 years old. George Floyd’s daughter uttered the famous phrase, “Daddy changed the world.” Now, at the age of 11, she sat down with ABC13 for an interview to talk about what that phrase means, “I want to
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Written by Lexx Thornton Charles Bernard Rangel was an American politician who was a U.S. representative for districts in New York City for 46 years. Rangel’s death was announced by the City College of New York, where after retiring from Congress in 2017 he served as Statesman-in-Residence and launched the Charles B. Rangel Infrastructure Workforce
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Join MEAC’s HBCU NFL Media Day at M&T Bank Stadium on July 22, showcasing top coaches, athletes, and the legacy of HBCU football. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), a league comprised of six HBCU football programs, will hold its 2025 Football Media Day on Tuesday, July 22, at M&T Bank Stadium – home of the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Tuskegee Airmen are deeply connected to Memorial Day through their courageous service, sacrifice, and groundbreaking role in American military history
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Harvard files suit against Trump administration’s international enrollment ban, defending SEVP status and protecting global student body. Overview of Harvard’s International Enrollment Ban Lawsuit Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over a directive that bars the university from enrolling international students. This action stems from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) revocation of Harvard’s
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Graduation season is here, and the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association helped students get ready through a special occasion called HBCU Bound Day 2025, to support those heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities this Fall. “A huge part of HBCUs is honestly the alumni network and it’s so amazing to see these
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In 2022, Janice Pettyjohn made headlines as the first woman hired full-time by the Howard University football program. Three years later, she has firmly established herself as a vital figure in the HBCU football program’s leadership. Pettyjohn now serves as Director of Player Personnel and On-Campus Recruiting. Her promotion highlights her expanding influence at Howard
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By Stacy M. Brown For Fedrick C. Ingram, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, the hiring of Marva Johnson by Florida A&M University (FAMU) is a calculated political strategy to control Black institutions and influence how future generations think. “They are trying to change the mindset, get into the brain trust of young people
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For 25 years, Stan Verrett was a familiar face for ESPN fans, guiding viewers through highlights, breaking news, and in-depth analysis on SportsCenter. But now, after two decades of anchoring in Los Angeles, the Howard University graduate is parting ways with the network as ESPN chooses not to renew his contract this summer. Verrett’s journey
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A group of high school students in Norwalk received a lifechanging opportunity Wednesday. Officials from Livingstone College, a Historically Black College and University located in North Carolina, presented full-ride scholarships to seniors at Brien McMahon and Norwalk high schools. The students who were awarded the scholarships have GPAs between 3.7 and 4.0. Livingstone president and
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