By Chase Cain The Trump administration is planning to undo most of the cuts to the National Weather Service put in place earlier this year by the Department of Government Efficiency. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has received permission to fill 450 positions at the National Weather Service, roles that will include meteorologists, hydrologists and
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In a bold effort to tackle one of the most pressing economic challenges facing Black America, the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI)—founded by billionaire businessman Robert F. Smith, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners—has partnered with Live Nation Urban to launch HBCU AWARE FEST 2026. This first-of-its-kind cultural and educational movement will debut in Spring 2026 with
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A statue of a Confederate general that demonstrators toppled and burned in D.C. in 2020 will be reinstalled, the National Park Service announced Monday. The bronze statue depicting Confederate Gen. Albert Pike is being restored, the Park Service said in a statement Monday. Officials shared a photo of a worker removing corrosion and paint. “The
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2022, it marked more than just a name change. The institution’s approval of its first graduate program—a Master of Business Administration—represented a broader trend reshaping the landscape of historically Black colleges and universities across the nation. Today, more than 70 percent of HBCUs offer graduate degree programs, a significant expansion from previous decades, according to
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In a groundbreaking alliance that unites the power of music, the promise of education, and the pulse of Black culture, Student Freedom Initiative is proud to announce a bold new partnership with Live Nation Urban aimed at addressing one of the most urgent challenges facing Black America: the student loan debt crisis. The movement ignites in the
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Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce three Jackson State University students have been awarded Entergy’s Power Your Future Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and minority-serving institutions across the company’s four-state service area. This initiative is part of Entergy’s commitment to
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Written By Lexx Thornton Fans have been left with more questions than answers after news broke about the indefinite suspension of the Soul Train and BET Hip-Hop Awards.  BET CEO Scott Mills confirmed the decision without providing any clear explanation or indicating when they will return. In a statement, Mills said, “So for BET linear,
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Written By Lexx Thornton Albany State University (ASU) is proud to announce an increase in enrollment for Summer 2025, reflecting continued progress in student access and success.  ASU’s total summer enrollment reached 3,604 students, a 5.34% increase from 3,421 in Summer 2024. This growth includes notable gains in both undergraduate and graduate populations and highlights
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Written By Lexx Thornton Global debt rose by around $7.5 trillion in the first three months of the year to hit a record high of over $324 trillion, data from a banking trade group showed on Tuesday.  The Institute of International Finance said China, France, and Germany were the largest contributors to the global debt
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By Rob Wile After months of delays and extensions, President Donald Trump’s comprehensive and sweeping tariffs slate took effect Thursday just after midnight ET, shifting his global trade reset into high gear. Most imports into the United States will now face a baseline 10% duty, with the overall average effective tariff rate rising to more than 17% —
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