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How Trump’s Spending Bill Impacts Black Americans Most

By Phenix S. Halley With all the talks about President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” it’s time we take a deep dive into what’s really at stake for Black Americans. The Republican-led spending act is one step closer to reaching the finish line after a tie breaking vote in the Senate passed the legislation back to

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Getty, Ancestry Team Up to Preserve HBCU Histories

“There were so many stories that needed to be told.” That’s how Cassandra Illidge, executive director of the HBCU Grants Program at Getty Images, describes the growing urgency behind a groundbreaking initiative to preserve and digitize the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Now, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership with Ancestry.com, that mission

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Overturns 1849 Abortion Ban

By Adam Edelman The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday formally struck down an abortion ban from 1849 that had technically retaken effect after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights. In a 4-3 decision that came down along ideological lines, the court’s liberal majority affirmed a lower court ruling that overturned the 176-year-old ban and left in

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Candace Parker’s No. 3 Jersey Retired by LA Sparks

Candace Parker joined Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler as the three Los Angeles sports legends who have had their jerseys retired.  Thousands attended the retirement ceremony on Sunday, honoring Parker’s iconic No. 3 jersey displayed in the rafters at Crypto.com Arena. Parker spent 13 seasons with the Sparks after being drafted first overall in 2008 out

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USTA Expands Althea Gibson HBCU Scholarship in 2025

By Rhiannon Potkey In honor of the 75th anniversary of Althea Gibson breaking the color barrier in tennis, the USTA is expanding its Althea Gibson HBCU Scholarship Program. Together with the HBCU Week Foundation, the USTA will award an additional $20,000 in college scholarships to two students ($10,000 each) who are currently or will be

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Morgan State Shines at 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

In a groundbreaking achievement, Morgan State University became the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to lead a solo pavilion at the prestigious 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. The installation, titled “ReCall & Response,” is the brainchild of Assistant Professor of Architecture Coleman A. Jordan. Drawing inspiration from West African traditions, the pavilion transforms the

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WNBA Expansion Opens Doors for HBCU Basketball Talent

The WNBA is growing, and that’s major news for the game—and for HBCU athletes aiming to break through to the professional ranks. The WNBA announced it’s adding three new franchises, bringing the league to a record 18 teams. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit joins in 2029, and Philadelphia will tip off in 2030.

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Gen Z Sets $600K Salary Goal in New Financial Success Study

Written By Lexx Thornton The study reveals that younger generations, particularly Gen Z, have set ambitious financial goals. Gen Z respondents believe that an annual salary of approximately $600,000 is necessary to achieve financial success, a figure that is nearly nine times the national average. In contrast, older generations, such as baby boomers, have more

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2025 HBCU Battle of the Bands to Stream Live from Jackson

Written By Lexx Thornton The stage is set for fans to hear the sounds of HBCU marching bands poised to ignite the city of Jackson, Mississippi. The 2025 HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands will occur at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sunday, August 31.   Known as “The Marching Band Capital of the World,”

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Clayton County Appoints All-Black Magistrate Judge Panel

Written By Lexx Thornton The magistrate court in Clayton County, Georgia has nine judges. 8 of them are women, and all of them are Black. It is the first time in the county’s history to have an all-Black magistrate bench. The magistrate court’s Chief Judge Keisha Wright Hill was the one assigned to choose the

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