A sociologist and licensed social worker, she recently wrote “Their Stories, Our Stories: Four Presidents of Huston-Tillotson University” (Texas Tech University Press). Minutely researched and ultimately uplifting, it is not always flattering to the principal characters. The book offers candid, insider accounts of the tenures of four Huston-Tillotson University presidents — John Q. Taylor King
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Flanked by state lawmakers in an auditorium last month, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a law to stamp out what he called “that woke virus that’s invaded West Virginia.” Since day one, the governor has purged state government of policies promoting fair and full participation of all people — particularly those historically excluded. He has demonized diversity, equity
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In honor of the 75th anniversary of icon Althea Gibson breaking the color barrier in tennis, the USTA is expanding its Althea Gibson HBCU Scholarship Program. The announcement was made on Friday, June 20, at the HBCU Week 2025 Awards Gala held at Hotel Dupont in Wilmington, Del. Together with the HBCU Week Foundation, the
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The AFRO hosted its third annual Juneteenth Breakfast June 18, honoring Maryland’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and celebrating their commitment to educational excellence. Held at the Center Club in Baltimore, the event brought together student, alumni, faculty and leaders from Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Coppin State University, University of Maryland Eastern
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The City of Rochester announced plans Monday for the second annual Baldwin Richardson Foods Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic. The Central State University Marauders from Ohio will play the Lane College Dragons from Tennessee at 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Rochester Community Sports Complex on Oak Street. Central State will be looking to avenge a
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Written by Lexx Thornton How well—or how poorly—Americans manage their Buy Now, Pay Later loans may soon be reflected in their credit scores. FICO plans to launch a suite of credit scores later this year that incorporate BNPL data, providing lenders a window into what’s been a big blind spot: consumers’ repayment behavior on these
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Written by Lexx Thornton Diamond Johnson, a standout guard from Norfolk State and one of the most decorated players inHBCU women’s basketball, has signed a contract with Team Hefei in the Women’s ChineseBasketball Association (WCBA), according to a source. Johnson’s journey to professional basketball includes a significant college career at Norfolk StateUniversity, where she played
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Written By Lexx Thornton Meet Shequeena McKenzie, who at 28-years old has become the first Black female judge in the city of McComb, Mississippi.”It was a surreal moment because I work hard, I have faith,”McKenzie stated, “The next thing you know you start reaping the benefits of the things you have invested into. It was
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By Brittany Shepherd In the closely watched New York City Democratic mayoral primary, no candidate reached the 50% threshold needed to be declared the winner outright. But after a strong showing in the first round, state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani declared victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who conceded earlier, in what was shaping up to
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The Morehouse College Department of Athletics is deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved assistant coach and proud alumnus Thomas “T.J.” Wells ’74, who served the Maroon Tigers with distinction for almost four decades and leaves behind a championship legacy that helped define the success of Morehouse track & field and cross country. A
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