By Patrick Smith, Mirna Alsharif, Kathryn Prociv and Joe Kottke Extreme cold warnings were in place for millions from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, as communities across the eastern third of the United States repaired damage from a huge winter storm that has killed at least 51 people. As the full scope of the storm’s destruction became clearer Tuesday, the
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Just weeks after Barber-Scotia College secured a long-sought victory in a three-year property tax battle that preserved its educational tax-exempt status, the historic HBCU now says it has “completely run out of money,” its president confirmed this week—highlighting the institution’s ongoing financial instability even amid legal wins that were expected to ease fiscal pressure. The Concord, North Carolina–based college
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By Scott Wong and Frank Thorp V WASHINGTON — Most of the federal government could shut down at the end of the week. But that likely wouldn’t halt aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol operations in Minneapolis and other parts of the country. Democrats are up in arms after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti, an intensive care
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The Opal Lee Barbie Inspiring Women honor is one of those moments where pop culture and history genuinely intersect. Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” has been named the newest honoree in Mattel’s Barbie Inspiring Women collection, a recognition that reflects decades of activism rooted in education, community, and perseverance. While the honor
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By Bridget Bowman Hours after federal immigration agents killed a man in Minneapolis, the top Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Texas appeared on a debate stage together and both called for overhauling Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Just minutes into the debate between Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico, which was hosted by the Texas AFL-CIO and
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The Oklahoma City Thunder is gearing up to celebrate Black History Month with its fourth annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Night, Tuesday, Feb. 3. The Thunder is scheduled to face the Orlando Magic at the Paycom Center while honoring the history and culture of HBCUs, featuring Langston University, Oklahoma’s only HBCU. Fans can expect pregame photo opportunities
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Two proud HBCU football programs are set to meet again, as Morgan State and Tennessee State have agreed to a home-and-home series beginning in the 2026 season. Tennessee State Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen announced the agreement, which will send the Morgan State Bears to Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The return game is scheduled for the 2027 season
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Virginia State University could gain control of the Virginia Military Institute, per a newly introduced House bill. House Bill 1374, introduced by Michael B. Feggans, aims to dissolve the current Board of Visitors for VMI and place it under Virginia State’s current Board of Visitors. Virginia Military Institute, a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) founded in 1839,
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At least 29 deaths have been attributed to the storm nationwide, according to the Associated Press. In Frisco, Texas, near Dallas, a 16-year-old girl died from a sledding accident, according to Frisco police. The victim and another girl were being pulled on a sled by a teenage boy driving a car when the sled struck
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HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University could regain a piece of its history — and unlock new federal research support — if Virginia lawmakers approve a bill aimed at restoring the HBCU’s land-grant status after more than a century. Senate Bill 274, introduced by Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton), would recognize and restore Hampton University as both an 1862
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