Written By Lexx Thornton Who would have thought that the government would pay you to have children? Are youconvinced that your eggs need to begin hatching after President Donald Trump’s newannouncement? President Trump announced a program that will deposit $1,000 in investment accounts for newborn Americans born after December 31, 2024, and before January 1,
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Written By Lexx Thornton The average age of individuals running for mayor in the United States varies based on factors like city size, political climate, and voter demographics. Remember Jaylon Smith? At 18 years old, Jaylen Smith became the mayor of Earle, Arkansas, in 2023, making him one of the youngest mayors in U.S. history.
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been pillars of educational opportunity for Black Americans for nearly 200 years. While HBCU institutions were originally established in response to segregation and racial exclusion, they continue to play a vital role in expanding access to higher education for historically underserved populations. According to U.S. News & World Report,
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For the first time in 41 years at Roland-Garros, the world’s No. 1 and No. 2 players will compete for the French Open men’s and women’s singles titles. The classic 1984 matches were between McEnroe and Lendl (Men’s) and Navratilova and Evert (Women’s). This weekend’s men’s championship match will feature No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who
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A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing anti-diversity and anti-transgender executive orders in grant funding requirements that LGBTQ+ organizations say are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar said Monday that the federal government cannot force recipients to halt programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion or acknowledge the existence of
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HBCU head football coach and associate athletic director at Virginia Union University, Dr. Alvin Parker, is set to return to his roots in Washington, D.C., to deliver the commencement address at Ballou High School—his alma mater in Southeast D.C. A Full-Circle Moment for an HBCU Leader This event marks a full-circle moment for the veteran HBCU
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HBCU Power has officially launched its Powerhouse Film Academy, which will take place this summer at Morehouse College. Geared toward high school boys, the film academy will provide a two-week intensive program to strengthen their creative voices and leadership. The program will run from June 30 to July 14, growing its cohort in entrepreneurship, social
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About 700 active-duty Marines have arrived in the Los Angeles area to join National Guard troops who were sent to the city to respond to protests over federal immigration enforcement, a defense official said Tuesday morning, as California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a federal court to block the deployment of troops onto city streets. The
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By Cheyanne Mumphrey Like many of his predecessors, President Donald Trump has affirmed the importance of historically Black colleges and universities, hailing them as a pathway to careers and a better life for students in the U.S. The schools have not faced cuts to federal grants of the kind that have rocked Ivy League schools Trump
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Florida A&M University (FAMU) Vice President and Director of Athletics Angela Suggs is on administrative leave following her arrest on larceny and fraud charges connected to a previous employer. FAMU Interim President Dr. Timothy Beard released a statement to HBCU Gameday: “Florida A&M University is aware of allegations involving Athletics Director Angela Suggs and a former
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