By James Fitzgerald The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) has reportedly suspended a number of staff who criticised the agency’s direction under US President Donald Trump. The staff are said to have been among those who recently signed an open letter that castigated Trump officials over cuts and alleged interference, warning that another “national
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Written by Lexx Thornton Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has been awarded a $1.3 million Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (BEITA) Program grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). The funding will support the first three years of a new project launching on August 1, 2025. If successful, the program could
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Written By Lexx Thornton Shaw University is proud to continue its partnership with The James Patterson Family Foundation, founded by acclaimed author and philanthropist James Patterson, for the 2025–2026 academic year. Through a $75,000 gift, the foundation will fund 10 scholarships valued at $7,500 each to support Shaw students in their academic pursuits. Shaw University
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By Phil Helsel Uncle Herschel is returning to the Cracker Barrel chair. After online outrage by conservatives who accused the country-themed restaurant chain of changing its values or going “woke” when it rolled out a new logo, the company said Tuesday that it was returning to its old branding. “We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for
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By Rob Wile Economic and financial analysts are warning that President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook risks undermining the central bank’s independence — something that could ultimately put U.S. households’ finances at risk. Late Monday, Trump moved to fire Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud. He cited a “criminal referral” from Federal Housing
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Hadiyah Mujhid is looking to diversify the world of venture capital (VC). Formation Of HBCUvc The mission of this University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate was born from a career pivot. In an interview with ForbesBLK, Mujhid recalled her earlier venture, Picturely, which was launched in 2011. The computer vision startup shaped her understanding of VC and the barriers
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By Jamal Watson The gospel choir’s voices echoed through Cramton Auditorium, their blue and white robes swaying as they filled Howard University’s historic venue with spiritual melodies. Just a week after classes resumed at the prestigious HBCU, Rev. Al Sharpton took the stage to deliver a sermon that was equal parts spiritual guidance and a
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Boston City Councilors who want to bring a satellite campus of an HBCU, or a Historically Black College and University, to the city held a council hearing Tuesday evening to solicit community members’ thoughts on the matter. Roughly two dozen Boston residents, HBCU graduates, students, and educators testified before the council Tuesday and expressed a range of
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By Zoë Richards Iowa Democrats scored a significant victory Tuesday by flipping a Republican seat in a special election and breaking the GOP supermajority in the state Senate. Catelin Drey won the Sioux City-area district with 55% of the vote to Republican opponent Christopher Prosch’s 44%, according to unofficial results with all precincts reporting. Democrats will now hold
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By Waltern Hudson The U.S. Department of Education will reinstate more than 260 Office for Civil Rights employees who were laid off during massive budget cuts in March, according to an agency filing required by federal court order. The department announced plans to return OCR staff in phases, with groups of employees rejoining the civil
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