August 01, 2025

Smithsonian Removes Trump from Impeachment Exhibit Update

Written By Lexx Thornton The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History has removed explicit reference to President Donald Trump from an exhibit about impeachment, a spokesperson said on Thursday.   The museum in Washington D.C., made the change as part of a review that it agreed to undertake following White House pressure to remove an

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Coahoma College CETL Empowers Mississippi Delta Professionals

Written By Lexx Thornton Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Coahoma Community College (CCC) is continuing to broaden its impact beyond campus walls by providing vital support for professional growth across the Mississippi Delta. From educators and healthcare professionals to community leaders, CETL is helping individuals maintain their credentials and sharpen their

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Kamala Harris to Release Book on Historic 2020 Campaign

Written By Lexx Thornton Former Vice President Kamala Harris will release a book in September about her historic campaign for president. “What the world saw on the campaign trail was only a part of the story,” Harris wrote in a social media post about the book’s release.   The book — called “107 Days” — will

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NCAA Division II Proposes 5-Year Eligibility Change for HBCUs

The NCAA Division II Management Council has proposed a major eligibility change that could have wide-ranging effects on HBCU athletics. The council is recommending that student-athletes be allowed to participate in five seasons of competition over 10 semesters (or 15 quarters) of full-time enrollment, a shift from the current limit of four seasons. This proposal, if

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Doug Williams to Receive President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Legendary HBCU quarterback and Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams will soon be the recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award—the highest civilian honor in the United States, recognizing a lifetime of volunteerism and community service. The award will be formally presented to the former NFL quarterback during a special celebration on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Howard University’s

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NCCU Receives $500K Grant to Study Career Barriers for Youth

By Jamal Watson North Carolina Central University has received a $500,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to launch a  research initiative addressing the systemic barriers that prevent young men in the Research Triangle region from accessing career pathways and educational opportunities. The two-year study, titled “Understanding Education as a Career Choice for NC Research

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Trump’s New Tariffs Shake Global Trade and Markets in 2025

By Steve Kopack and Rob Wile President Donald Trump on Thursday formalized the array of high tariff levels and trade deals he has announced in recent weeks, the latest escalation in his attempt to disrupt and reshape the global economic order. In a sweeping executive order, Trump made official his agreements with prominent trading partners such as the

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Michael Vick: Breaking Barriers and Revolutionizing the QB Position

In 1999, Black quarterbacks made up nearly half of the QBs who were selected in the draft. Six out of 13, to be precise, including three first-rounders: Donovan McNabb, Akili Smith, and Daunte Culpepper. The spike in representation from a mere 3% in the 1971 season was visible, but the ceiling still remained until 2001.

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Edward Waters University’s Athletic Facilities Transform Football Program

The small but determined institution on the north side of Jacksonville is making major strides. Under the visionary leadership of University President and CEO Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr., Edward Waters University (EWU) has transformed nearly every facility its football student-athletes use. Reinforcing the commitment to athletic and academic excellence at the HBCU. New Facility

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Lead with Fire: Dr. Alecia Heffner-Crump Empowers Leaders

Dr. Alecia Heffner-Crump, a proud alumna of Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU, is a tenured higher education professional, an advocate for STEM, and a groundbreaking change agent. With her recent publication, Lead with Fire: How to Inspire, Influence, and Elevate in a Changing World, she offers invaluable leadership insights poised to transform the professional landscape for

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