By Aaron Karp Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Ricky Smith, the longtime CEO of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), as the new head of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Smith has been executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration, which runs BWI, since 2015. He will become general manager of ATL on
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When graduates crossed the stage at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) on May 10, one moment stood out as a testament to perseverance and family: Tamika Stanton and her son Tomantae Stanton-Jones both received degrees in a rare and emotional joint milestone at the Durham, NC HBCU. Stanton, already a proud NCCU alumna, earned her Master’s degree in Social Work, officially becoming a
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The United Football League announced its 2025 All-UFL Team. Chris Rowland, a former star at Tennessee State, is currently playing for the DC Defenders and was selected for the 2025 All-UFL Team as a wide receiver and return specialist. He also has been named a nominee for the 2025 UFL Sportsman of the Year Award.
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The NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships are back in Eugene, Oregon — and this year, the HBCU representation is thick. Known as the proving ground for the nation’s best, Hayward Field is once again the stage where stars are born, records are shattered, and dreams of Olympic gold begin to crystallize. And this
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By Bernd Debusmann Jr. Elon Musk has hit out at President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, describing it as a “disgusting abomination”, in a widening rift between the two allies. The budget – which includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and more defence spending while also allowing the US government to borrow more money
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By Delaina Dixon In the current climate of cutting programs that honor the brilliance of Black students, the HBCU Week Foundation remains committed to recognizing Black students who are poised to excel in higher education and beyond. This 6th annual HBCU Week Awards Gala, which will take place on June 20 in Wilmington, Del.,
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By Wilton Jackson Saniyah King, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, did not land at Mississippi State for the next chapter of her basketball career due to a lack of success or a winning pedigree. The ex-HBCU point guard averaged 11.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and a MEAC and Bison-best 4.5 assists per game
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Written By Lexx Thomas Dominque Waters, an Ohio native and Central State University graduate, launched the Akron Sneaker Academy. This academy is a nonprofit that uses sneaker design to introduce the youth to design, science, and engineering. They empower youth by providing transformative educational experiences that open doors to endless possibilities in STEAM and beyond.
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Written By Lexx Thornton Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, she now serves as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s
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Written By Lexx Thornton AT&T refused to follow Verizon in rolling back DEI policies amid federal pressure. AT&Tstands firm on DEI values regardless of government pressures they have received. While Verizon recently bowed to federal pressure from the Trump administration to scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, AT&T is taking a different stance.
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