A new partnership between Howard University and Google Research aims to help artificial intelligence (AI) systems better understand the richness and complexity of African American English (AAE). The effort could significantly improve the experience of Black users interacting with voice-enabled technology, and an HBCU is leading the way. The initiative, titled Project Elevate Black Voices, was first
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By Ana Faguy A US judge has once again blocked President Donald Trump from implementing an executive order ending birthright citizenship for some US residents as a legal challenge moves forward. A New Hampshire judge approved a class action lawsuit against Trump’s executive order, and temporarily stopped the president’s order from taking effect. The class
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The State Department will begin issuing layoff notices to employees via email “in the coming days” as a part of the Trump administration’s plans to downsize government, Michael Rigas, the deputy secretary of state for management and resources, told staff on Thursday in a memo obtained by The Washington Post. The memo did not detail
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By Delatria Palacios President Dr. C. Reynold Verret and XOCOM Dean Dr. Leonardo Seoane spotlighted challenges and solutions in Black healthcare during a key panel discussion An engaging and powerful conversation about the future of healthcare equity in America unfolded at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans. The leadership panel featured health experts from
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By Delatria Palacios In an achievement for global cancer research, Nigerian scientist Dr. Olorunsola Kolawole of Jackson State University, Mississippi, has pioneered a cutting-edge nanotechnology approach that promises to revolutionize early cancer detection. This breakthrough not only represents a major stride in biomedical innovation but also underscores the growing influence of African scientists in shaping
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By Delatria Palacios To Inspire Future Educators, Doctors, Entrepreneurs, and Lifelong Learners: Dr. Jamal Bryant Awards $2 Million in Scholarships to 400 Metro Atlanta Grads via HBCU Partnership. On June 29, 2025, during a powerful Sunday morning service, Senior Pastor Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church transformed the altar into an
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By Delatria Palacios Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a nonprofit, private institution devoted to delivering high-quality medical education and training to a diverse student body. Its mission is rooted in preparing future researchers and healthcare professionals to serve and uplift their communities with compassion, expertise, and cultural awareness. In addition to
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Pettis Burch Norman, an HBCU legend out of Johnson C. Smith University and native of Lincolnton, Georgia, passed away at his home in Dallas on July 7, 2025, at the age of 86. Norman was one of the few NFL athletes who openly championed civil rights causes as a leader and even promoted financial literacy within the
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A surprise at Virginia State University’s 2025 Spring Commencement turned into a story of pride, energy, and real support for HBCU students. During the ceremony, VSU launched its now-iconic clacking fans as part of a surprise celebration. Staff placed the fans beneath graduates’ chairs and timed their reveal perfectly. When 803Fresh’s viral hit “Boots On The Ground”
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Courtesy of Fisk University Fisk University has launched the Fisk Bound: Transfer Success Initiative, a strategic effort to support high-achieving community college graduates through financial assistance and tailored academic resources. Designed to reinforce Fisk’s historic mission of access and advancement, the initiative provides eligible students with a $10,000 scholarship and a direct pathway to completing
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