Written by Lexx Thornton What was once the East Wing of the White House is now a pile of rubble. The demolition marks the first phase of President Trump’s controversial plan to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom — a $300 million project that the administration says is ahead of schedule and entirely funded by private donors.
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Written By Lexx Thornton Damola Adamolekun, CEO of Red Lobster, will headline North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s upcoming Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The CEO Edge – Commanding Every Opportunity.” The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium. Alumnus Craig Stokes ’04 will moderate the discussion. As a dynamic
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Written By Lexx Thornton The WNBA collective bargaining agreement expires in 10 days. Minnesota Lynx All-Star forward Napheesa Collier, who serves as the WNBPA vice president, says the players have prioritized “two main points” — increased revenue sharing and salary structures — during negotiations. NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about progress toward a deal
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The P&G Las Vegas HBCU Classic presented by The Stephen Lackey Family of Companies will showcase both the on-field matchup between Jackson State University and Grambling State University and performances from two of the nation’s most recognized HBCU marching bands – Grambling State’s “World Famed Tiger Marching Band” and Jackson State’s “Sonic Boom of the South.” The bands
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Anyone who has attended an HBCU—or even stepped foot on an HBCU campus—knows that for the students and faculty, every day is an occasion to dress well and flex one’s personal style. “From a fashion perspective, you got the D.C. kids, the Atlanta kids, New York, West Coast California kids, Chicago… and you’re seeing the
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To help Virginia HBCUs further progress in the field of humanities research, Google Data Centers has donated $150,000 to support this effort. Through the Virginia Humanities HBCU Scholars Fellowship, the donation will help fund research while providing students, faculty, writers, and doctoral students with access to publishing outlets and a supportive environment. The Google Data Centers Community
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The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is officially expanding its footprint to South Florida, bringing its iconic celebration of HBCU excellence, music, and culture to The Palm Beaches during MLK Weekend 2026. The inaugural Palm Beaches edition will take place over the event weekend, January 15–18, 2026, with the main event set for Saturday, Jan.
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By Victoria Mejicanos The U.S. Department of Education announced it will reallocate nearly $500 million in federal funding toward HBCUs and tribal colleges in a “one-time investment” on Sept. 15. The move came just days after the administration cut $350 million in funds for Predominantly Black Institutions and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. In a press release announcing
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In the summer of 2001, faculty leaders at Mississippi’s historically Black colleges wanted a meeting with the state’s governor, Ronnie Musgrove.[1] On the table was a proposed $503 million deal to address Mississippi’s legacy of discrimination in higher education that fell far short of the goal. The presidents of the faculty senates at Jackson State, Alcorn State,
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By Ana Swanson and Matina Stevis-Gridneff President Trump said late Thursday that he was terminating negotiations with Canada over the high tariffs that he imposed on its steel, auto parts and other major exports, adding new uncertainty to the relationship with America’s second-biggest trading partner. On Truth Social, the president said he was ending all trade negotiations with
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