Written By Lexx Thornton The follow-up to “A Different World” was first reported to be in development in August 2024, with the pilot being announced in March. As reported at that time, the new series would return to Hillman College, a fictional historically Black university, and follow the daughter of original series characters Whitley and
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Written by Lexx Thornton Emeline King was Ford’s first Black woman designer-hired in 1983. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird-the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe. It was a dream she had had since she was a little girl, when her dad-Earnest King-a fabrication specialist at Ford, took her to
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The Supreme Court will hand down its final decisions of the term on Friday, including an expected high-profile ruling on whether President Donald Trump may enforce his divisive executive order curtailing birthright citizenship. As is tradition, Chief Justice John Roberts announced the final day from the bench. The schedule sets up a blockbuster last day
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By Wali Pitt In a sweeping move that could redefine higher education for underrepresented communities, six prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have joined forces to launch the first entirely online, degree-granting consortium tailored to the HBCU experience, dubbed eHBCU. The initiative extends the cultural legacy, academic rigor, and community-centered values of HBCUs into the
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By Deidre Walsh Senate Republicans hit a major setback in their race to pass a massive tax and spending package on Thursday, as a chamber official ruled against a key Medicaid provision, putting in doubt plans for a vote by the end of the week. The nonpartisan Senate parliamentarian, who plays a key role in
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By Erika Edwards and Berkeley Lovelace Jr.  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on vaccines loomed over Susan Monarez’s Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Monarez, who has a doctorate in microbiology and immunology, was previously the deputy director of the Advanced Research
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Written By Lexx Thornton University In a visionary design studio, architecture students explored how Texas’ iconic water towers could evolve into hubs of climate resilience, community engagement, and environmental innovation.  What if one of Texas’ most recognizable structures could help solve the challenges of tomorrow? More than 1,000 water towers rise above Texas towns and
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Written By Lexx Thornton Langston University has been designated a Research College and University by the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions, one of only 216 institutions nationwide to hold this classification. “This recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of our researchers, faculty, and staff who strive to strengthen the academy,” said Dr. Alonzo
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Written by Lexx Thornton Howard University will make history as it hosts the first-ever HBCU CHIPS Network Conference, uniting over 20 HBCUs, industry leaders, and federal partners for an unprecedented collaboration on semiconductor research and workforce development.  The conference opens with remarks from Howard President Ben Vinson III, Provost Anthony Wutoh, and Senior Vice President
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Written By Lexx Thornton UD senior Melinda Hill explores food science career possibilities through internships and independent projects.  Melinda Hill, a senior at the University of Delaware, grew up in a family of scientists. She was interested in science but also had a passion for cooking, and she didn’t want to give up either when
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