Written By Lexx Thornton For homeowners across the US, the monthly electricity bill has become a source of sticker shock. Lindsey Martin, a registered nurse in Kentucky, shared her surprise on TikTok after her bill jumped from a mere $150 just a few years ago to a staggering $372 in August. Martin’s experience is far
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Written By Lexx Thornton Comedy icon Katt Williams traded the stand-up stage for academic regalia this week in Birmingham, receiving an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Miles College, a historically Black College and University (HBCU). The honor recognizes Williams’ cultural impact and his emerging role as a creative innovator. Miles College President Bobbie Knight
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Written By Lexx Thornton Trailblazing multi-hyphenate Debbie Allen has been immortalized with her very own Barbie doll, joining a select group of legendary women recognized by Mattel. The doll is part of the prestigious Barbie Signature Tribute Collection, honoring Allen for her profound achievements and her enduring inspiration to generations of children. The honor is
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By Mike Pesoli, Matt Brown And Gary Fields Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as the government’s swift drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. People carrying signs with slogans such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” or “Resist Fascism”
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A landmark gathering dedicated to advancing student success across HBCUs and partner institutions. The symposium, sponsored by the US Department of Commerce / Connecting Minority Communities (CMC) / National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Grant, will be held on November 6–7, 2025, at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania—the nation’s first degree-granting HBCU. This inaugural event will convene faculty,
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By Jane C. Timm As Republicans across the country pursue new congressional maps to boost their party ahead of next year’s midterm elections, Democrats are ramping up pressure on states where they can respond. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has held discussions with members of the Maryland delegation and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore in recent
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By Patrick Smith A major cloud computing service went offline early Monday, causing problems for thousands of websites and services including leading retailers, publishers and games. Amazon Web Services first reported a problem at 12:11 a.m. PT (3:11 a.m. ET) and said it was dealing with an “operational issue” affecting 14 different services in its center
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Written By Lexx Thornton Backed by a historic $5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is poised to transform its academic programs for visual artists through bold new learning and creative spaces. Chancellor Anthony Graham announced Wednesday this gift is the largest single investment in the university’s
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Written By Lexx Thornton Former national security adviser John Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday, becoming the third prominent critic of President Donald Trump to face criminal charges recently. The indictment, filed in federal court in Maryland, where Bolton resides, charges him with eight counts of transmitting national defense information and
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Written By Lex Thornton WorkHurt.co, in partnership with Howard University’s Center for Women, Gender, and Global Leadership, will present WorkHurt to Healing: A Forum on Workplace Resilience, a first-of-its-kind experience exploring the intersections of work, health, and grief—and the power of individuals to transform workplace pain into purpose. The forum will take place on Thursday,
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