By Lexx Thornton At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, James Benham was elected as Chairman, and it was announced that former Chairman Brandon L. Simmons had been appointed as the Director of Institutional Policy and Oversight for Higher Education by Governor Greg Abbott. Simmons opened his final meeting
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Salisbury, NC-based HBCU Livingstone College has received yet another transformational boost, adding to a remarkable run of support that is helping reshape the Salisbury institution’s future. The latest gift — a $5 million donation from an anonymous benefactor — further cements Livingstone College as one of the most rapidly ascending institutions in the HBCU sector. The timing
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By Matt Lavietes The “TODAY” show announced on Tuesday that Sheinelle Jones will co-host the fourth hour of the network’s flagship morning show alongside Jenna Bush Hager. Bush Hager said that Jones, 47, will join her on the newly named TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle. On Jan. 12, Sheinelle will become the fourth hour’s permanent co-host since
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Historic Achievement at Morehouse College A Morehouse College Rhodes Scholar student has earned one of the world’s most prestigious academic awards, making history as one of the few HBCU students selected for international postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. According to reporting from Face2Face Africa, the scholarship recognizes intellectual excellence, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to service.
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By Rebecca Keegan For a company at the center of a chaotic battle over the future of Hollywood, Warner Bros. Discovery had a pretty good Monday. The media conglomerate’s film “One Battle After Another” and TV show “The White Lotus” collected the most Golden Globe nominations in their categories. Another of its movies, “Sinners,” also fared well, earning
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America’s oldest private Black university taught this nation what educated Black leadership looks like Let’s start with a confession: This might be your first time ever hearing the name Wilberforce University. Trust…once you do, you’ll never forget it. Founded in 1856, five years before the Civil War fired its first shot—Wilberforce University stands as the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Eleven additional Los Angeles County employees have been charged with felony grand theft for fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits between 2020 and 2023, despite being employed full-time during that time. A total of 24 Los Angeles County employees allegedly submitted fraudulent unemployment insurance claims to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) between
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By Lexx Thornton The 52nd Annual Bayou Classic in New Orleans got an extra jolt of energy this year, thanks to an electrifying halftime performance by Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla. The Memphis star took the field at the Caesars Superdome, fusing her signature Memphis grit with the celebrated tradition of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Written By Lexx Thornton Disneyland, the “Happiest Place on Earth,” is renowned for its immersive experiences and magical encounters. This holiday season, the park is set to introduce a heartwarming and inclusive new experience that is sure to delight guests of all ages: a Black Santa Claus who uses American Sign Language (ASL). This exciting
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Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation’s landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday. Former President George W. Bush, who tapped Paige for the nation’s top federal education post, announced the death in a statement but did not
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