Written By Lexx Thornton Intuit Inc., the global financial technology platform that includes Intuit Mailchimp, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and QuickBooks, announced today the national expansion of the Intuit IDEAS (Invest, Develop, Empower, Accelerate, and Scale) accelerator program in partnership with the National Urban League. The program has begun accepting applications and will expand to nine
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Written by Lexx Thornton Benedict College proudly commemorates a significant philanthropic milestone as alumni and supporters around the world celebrate over a decade of exceeding annual fundraising goals. For the eleventh consecutive year, the Benedict College Tigers have surpassed expectations—this time by a notable margin. The 2025 Annual Fund goal of $1.7 million was exceeded
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Written By Lexx Thornton Class reunions were once a staple in American culture, a chance to reconnect with old classmates and reminisce about the good ol’ days, but in today’s fast-paced, social media-driven world, are they still a thing? People do still attend high school reunions, with an average of 40% of classmates attending at
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By Ryan J. Reilly The Justice Department is seeking no prison time for a former officer who blindly shot into Breonna Taylor’s home during a botched 2020 raid that sparked a federal inquiry into policing in Louisville, Kentucky. Brett Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police Department detective whose shots did not strike Taylor, was convicted of deprivation of rights under
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By Megan Lebowitz and Raquel Coronell Uribe When a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck off southern Alaska on Wednesday, officials were concerned about a potential tsunami. It was local public media that helped relay a tsunami alert, Sen. Lisa Murkowski said. But now, looming GOP-led funding cuts are concerning media allies that local public broadcasters would be forced to downsize or shutter,
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By Deon J. Hampton Federal lawmakers on Wednesday introduced four bills aimed at banning or regulating dangerous chemicals in hair and beauty products largely marketed toward Black women. The four proposals in the Safe Beauty Bill Package would remove ingredients that are known to cause cancer from beauty and personal care hair products, thus protecting women
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ESSENCE and MeetBoston announce Inaugural ESSENCE Kickoff Classic at Harvard Stadium This Labor Day Weekend. This Historic event brings HBCU football to Boston for the first time, uniting culture, community, and college athletics like never before. BOSTON, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ESSENCE, the premier media and cultural platform for Black women and communities, is proud to announce the inaugural ESSENCE
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Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) has reaffirmed its commitment to keep its doors open despite recent setbacks. A recent arbitration decision upheld the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ (SACSCOC) move to remove the university from membership. However, school officials have assured students and the community that the university will remain accredited and operational during
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The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival has tapped actress, producer, and entrepreneur Marsai Martin as its Creative Ambassador, organizers announced today. The third annual festival will take place at Howard University from November 6–8, 2025, continuing its mission to spotlight young, diverse voices in film and television, while providing a space for HBCU students to showcase their
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Dr. F DuBois Bowman has returned to his alma mater to lead Morehouse into a new era. The newest president of Morehouse College has officially begun his tenure at the HBCU, speaking to his evolved vision for the all-mens’ institution. Dr. F. DuBois Bowman did not initially envision his career path leading to educational leadership. A
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