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Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general

By Garrett Haake, Monica Alba and Gabe Gutierrez WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving her position, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, amid reports that he was frustrated with her handling of some of his key priorities. “We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a

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FCBOH Launches Partnership with Spelman College

Board of Health Providing Interns with Valuable Experience in Public Health  ATLANTA  – The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) formed a partnership with the Health Careers program at Atlanta’s prestigious Spelman College to place students within FCBOH offices to gain valuable experience in various healthcare disciplines. The initiative is part of FCBOH’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the

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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund and Association of College and University Educators expand partnership

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) are expanding their partnership through the Community for HBCU Advancement Through Networked Growth and Excellence (CHANGE) Initiative. CHANGE is a nationwide initiative, fully funded by TMCF, focused on faculty and staff growth. It establishes professional development as a key strategic tool to improve student

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Trump says he’ll sign an order to pay all DHS employees amid shutdown

By Rebecca Shabad President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would soon sign an order to pay all employees of the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump said that employees’ families have “suffered far too long” and that “help is on the way.” The White

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HBCU Benedict College Reports 104% Increase in 4-Year Graduation Rates

Benedict College’s four-year graduation rate has skyrocketed. According to a news release, the Historically Black University (HBCU), which serves a student population that is 85% Pell-eligible, first-generation, and primarily from low-wealth backgrounds, and is led by President Roslyn Clark Artis, has achieved a 104% increase in its four-year graduation rate, compared with its historical average. “Our entire campus

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Indianapolis Black Chamber to host HBCU All-Star Experience tip-off party

The Indianapolis Black Chamber of Commerce will host the official tip-off party for the HBCU All-Star Experience on Saturday, April 4, as part of a championship weekend celebration in the city. The event is intended to welcome visitors and highlight the culture and history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities as Indianapolis hosts national HBCU

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Inside the Supreme Court as Trump faced the justices he’s criticized

By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — Usually, when a Supreme Court session starts, all eyes in the courtroom are on the mahogany bench behind which the justices sit. Not this time. Abuzz with word that President Donald Trump would become the first sitting president known to have attended a Supreme Court oral argument, reporters and others in

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Are HBCU Draft Prospects Being Overlooked? Media Coverage Says Yes

The are nearly 50 HBCUs fielding intercollegiate football programs at all competition levels—including NCAA Divisions I and II, the NAIA, and key independent conferences. This weekend in Ashburn, VA, the NFL hosted the HBCU Showcase, where 48 HBCU and 11 International Player Pathway Pro Day prospects participated in rigorous drills, meetings, and interviews at the Training

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Trump makes his case for Iran war, saying it will end ‘shortly’ but more strikes are ahead

By Katherine Doyle President Donald Trump hailed the U.S. military’s “unstoppable” prowess in the war with Iran, telling Americans in a prime-time address Wednesday night that the conflict, now entering its second month, will end “shortly” without offering a definite timeline. Delivered on Day 32 and framed as an operational update, Trump’s speech offered the clearest public

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Executive Order Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14398 on March 26, 2026. The order says the federal government should promote “economy and efficiency” in contracting by stopping what it defines as racially discriminatory DEI activities by federal contractors and subcontractors. In practice, it does that by requiring agencies to add a new contract clause, giving agencies and

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