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Tremaine Jackson sounds off on SWAC out-of-conference scheduling

Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson is never one to mince words, and he recently sounded off on the SWAC’s new scheduling change that will impact early-season matchups. SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland recently announced that the conference is eliminating matchups against non-NCAA Division I and Division II opponents starting in 2027. In a recent media availability, Jackson indicated

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In rare interviews, George W. Bush hails the First Amendment and Obama says America doesn’t have ‘kings’

By Sahil Kapur Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary this summer, former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton each shared a message about what they value about the country and how it can emerge from a difficult era. “The fact that you can speak in the public square without being jailed. The fact that

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HBCU family donates $2 million to Morehouse, Spelman

A trio of HBCU alumni have donated $2 million to Morehouse College and Spelman College. Dr. George Crawford, Dr. Marcus Crawford, and Dr. Christine Crawford teamed up to donate money to their alma mater. George and Marcus graduated from Morehouse in 1996 and 1998, and Christine graduated from Spelman in 1994. Morehouse is set to receive $1 million,

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Trump administration begins refunding more than $166bn in tariffs

By Joseph Gideon The Trump administration has begun accepting applications from businesses seeking refunds for more than $166bn in tariffs, months after the supreme court ruled that the president had no legal authority to impose them. The administration launched on Monday the digital claims system, named Cape, which they said in court filings could handle about 63% of

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Howard University Hospital Hosts Maternal Health Fair in Recognition of Black Maternal Health Week

By Anizia Fulmore In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, Howard University Hospital (HUH) hosted a Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower on Friday, April 17, in the Towers Auditorium, bringing together healthcare providers, community partners, and families to support maternal wellness and advance health equity. Howard University Hospital (HUH) staff welcome attendees to

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Coahoma Community College students selected for national HBCU Justice Lab in Washington, D.C.

Coahoma Community College participated in Ujima’s HBCU Justice Lab, where four student leaders joined peers from across the nation to examine and reimagine justice systems impacting black campus communities. Coahoma Community College was among a select group of institutions invited to the national convening hosted by Ujima, the National Center on Violence Against Women in

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FILE - In this July 22, 2014, file photo, flags fly at the entrance to South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, S.C. A student faces charges after a shooting at South Carolina State University on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 that sent the campus into lockdown for nearly one hour but did not leave any reported injuries. (AP Photo/Bruce Smith, File)

SC State among seven HBCU’s selected to join national cohort focused on student wellness

South Carolina State University is among only seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) that have been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Policy Academy for Student and Campus Wellness. The academy aims to advance student wellbeing, mental health and crisis response across HBCU campuses. As part of the national cohort, SC State will

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Ray Lewis to speak at North Carolina Central commencement

Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis is scheduled to address the graduates of North Carolina Central University this spring. The university announced Lewis as the university’s commencement speaker. Lewis will address the graduates at the Baccalaureate ceremony for the College of Health and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Education. Ray Lewis is widely considered one of

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