The Stephen Lackey Family of Companies (SLFC) today announced its role as Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural 2025 Las Vegas HBCU Classic, which will feature Jackson State University vs. Grambling State University on Saturday, October 25, at Allegiant Stadium. The Las Vegas HBCU Classic is a first-of-its-kind event in Nevada, created through a partnership between the Las Vegas Raiders, Legends Global, Russ Potts
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By Adriana Fraser A Howard University-led research coordination network is working to investigate the current state of artificial intelligence jobs by developing a multi-disciplinary national network with a goal of predicting future trends in the AI job market. Dr. Talitha Washington, executive director of Howard’s Center for Applied Data Science and Analytics, is the principal investigator of
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Nike has announced its 6th Yardrunners collection, recognizing four different Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this homecoming season. Florida A&M University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, & Norfolk State University all served as the source of inspiration for this year’s spirited Air Max 95s. The initiative, established in 2020, is described as an example of Nike’s commitment to Black institutions through purpose-driven
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As homecoming season approaches, several Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation plan to implement new protocols to ensure safe campus celebrations. Many HBCUs have stated that these changes are in response to a series of violent incidents during recent homecomings. That includes universities in North Carolina. Last year, four people were shot and
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Courtesy of Howard University The Howard University School of Education hosted the second installment of the HBCU Education Deans Summit: Honoring Legacy, Forging Excellence Oct. 1, reaffirming its leadership in strengthening collaboration among historically Black colleges and universities. This year’s convening brought together deans and directors from 13 HBCUs classified as Carnegie Research Two institutions, with the
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Written By Lexx Thornton A dramatic move by President Donald Trump to impose a 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports triggered a massive sell-off in the cryptocurrency market late last week, leading to the largest liquidation event in the history of digital assets. The shockwave from the escalating U.S.-China trade war revealed extreme leveraged risk
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Written By Lexx Thornton A new legislative proposal in Florida, House Bill 113 (HB 113), is stirring controversy by requiring state universities and colleges, including the nation’s top public HBCU, Florida A&M University (FAMU), to rename streets after the recently assassinated conservative activist, Charlie Kirk. Filed by State Representative Kevin Steele following Kirk’s death on
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Written By Lexx Thornton The Trump administration’s latest round of layoffs has severely cut the U.S. Department of Education office responsible for special education, according to department sources. This reduction-in-force (RIF) effectively dismantles the central oversight body for the nation’s 7.5 million children with disabilities. The RIF impacted nearly all staff within the Office of
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By Damond Talbot What should have been a weekend of unity, culture, and celebration at several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) turned tragic as gun violence erupted across multiple campuses and surrounding areas. From Alabama to Mississippi to South Carolina, a series of shootings during homecoming and classic football events have left several people dead, dozens
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By Megan Lebowitz Vice President JD Vance indicated in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” on Sunday that President Donald Trump was not opposed to invoking the Insurrection Act. Asked by moderator Kristen Welker whether the White House was seriously considering invoking the 1807 statute, Vance said, “The president is looking at all his
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