By Andrew Greif, Greg Rosenstein and The Associated Press The WNBA and its players’ union reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning. The new salary cap will start at $7 million, up from $1.5 million under the previous CBA, according to a person with knowledge of the agreed-upon terms who was
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By Jane C. Timm The creators of a controversial program designed to hunt for voter fraud that was promoted by conservative activists are pitching two new programs to state election officials ahead of the midterms. The first election software from Dr. John W. “Rick” Richards Jr. and his son, John W. Richards III, called EagleAI, promised to help
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The financial landscape for recent college graduates is undergoing a radical transformation, and alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are at the forefront of this shift. For generations, the path to economic stability relied heavily on traditional banking systems, standard retirement accounts, and established financial intermediaries. While these tools remain relevant, a growing
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By Anne D’innocenzio The CEOs of the nation’s top airline companies, including American, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue, are imploring Congress to restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security and embrace a bipartisan solution to pay federal aviation workers including airport security officers during the partial government shutdown. “Once again, air travel is the political football amid
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conic musicians, athletes and business leaders are heading to Atlanta next week for the inaugural HBCU AwareFest. The event, produced by the Student Freedom Initiative with Live Nation Urban, the City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens, is a festival aiming to “address one of the most pressing challenges facing Black America, the student loan debt crisis, while celebrating the impact
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The FAMU drum major Oscars appearance was more than just a performance — it was a cultural breakthrough. Representing Florida A&M University, Oloyede took part in a live Oscars performance tied to the film Sinners, executing precise baton choreography while contributing to a visually powerful production. As detailed in a feature from HBCU Gameday, Oloyede appeared alongside a
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By Stephen Groves The United States’ war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration’s case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far side-stepped public debate over the war, even as Senate Democrats reach for every tool at their disposal to demand hearings with Trump administration
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A new television series centered around historically Black colleges and universities is gaining momentum as development continues on the H.E.R Oprah Winfrey HBCU drama. The project, titled “The B-Side,” is being developed by Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. The H.E.R Oprah Winfrey HBCU drama is expected to explore the experiences of students attending a
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By Sahil Kapur, Frank Thorp V and Ryan Nobles The vote was 51-48, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, joining unified Democrats in opposition. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., didn’t vote. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has promised “an extended debate” on the legislation, which President Donald Trump has labeled his “No. 1 priority.” But it doesn’t have a viable
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The Southern University Jaguars left no doubt in the SWAC Women’s Basketball Championship as it heads back to the NCAA Tournament. It delivered a commanding performance to defeat Alabama State and secure their second straight conference title. The victory marks another milestone moment for the Baton Rouge HBCU, one of the premier programs in the
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