By Suzanne Gamboa Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker denounced the Trump administration’s deployment of armed Border Patrol and immigration officers, some wearing masks, in Chicago and other parts of the state at a news conference Monday. He called the moves “authoritarianism” and an attack on Americans. Bristling from weeks of what he labeled “chaos” — including a
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise visit to Howard University on Friday, returning to her alma mater to promote her new memoir, 107 Days. The unannounced stop electrified the campus as students gathered to see one of the university’s most accomplished graduates. Kamala Harris Returns to “The Mecca” Harris, a 1986 Howard graduate, walked across The Yard and greeted
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By Sahil Kapur On the brink of a shutdown, the top two Democratic leaders met with President Donald Trump in the White House on Monday and urged him to agree to extend Obamacare subsidies that expire at the end of the year in a bill to keep the government open. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,
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A new platform has hit the market to ensure athletes can maximize their potential in the NIL landscape. According to the Business of College Sports, Morgan State University alum Peter Iwuh made history in 2023 when he launched the first Black-owned NIL marketing agency, Tykoon Sports Agency. The agency secured over 200 partnerships with brands, including CVS, NBC Sports, and Ruffles, according
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Written by Lexx Thornton Tennessee State University (TSU) has announced an ambitious new initiative aimed at bridging the gap in artificial intelligence (AI) literacy and access across its diverse community. The SMART AI for ALL Applied Research Center is set to empower students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders, and parents of students by fostering AI
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Written by Lexx Thornton On Thursday, March 13, Virginia Union University (VUU) recently held its annual Legacy Awards Gala. The event celebrates achievements, leadership, and philanthropy within the university and the Richmond community, raising $290,000 to support VUU’s mission and programs. The evening began with a warm welcome from Richmond Mayor Danny Avula, our esteemed
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Written by Lexx Thornton On the heels of the historic investiture of Dr. Mark A. Brown ’86 as Tuskegee University’s 10th president and chief executive officer, and first alumnus to lead the institution, university leaders made history once again by announcing the institution will embark on a $300 million comprehensive campaign. In front of more
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By Megan Lebowitz, Nnamdi Egwuonwu and Kristen Welker New York Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is dropping his third-party bid for re-election, narrowing the field for November’s election. “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” Adams said in a video on X. “The constant media speculation about my future and the campaign finance board’s decision to
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Today, the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) officially opened its 2026 scholarship application period at the annual HBCU Week Foundation College Fair in Wilmington, Delaware. This marks the sixth consecutive year that FOSSI has launched its application at this impactful event, which brings together thousands of students, educators, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) representatives. FOSSI is
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Jackson State University has earned its highest spot in nearly a decade on U.S. News & World Report’s list of top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Jackson State has moved to No. 15 in the 2026 edition of Best Colleges. This marks a six-spot leap from last year’s No. 21 position. The acceleration reflects the university’s progress
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