South Carolina State is being sued by its own foundation. The South Carolina State University Foundation filed a lawsuit against the university in Orangeburg County on Monday, following claims of a pressure campaign from the institution over money, per a report by WIS-TV. The lawsuit has allegations that date back to an early 2023 request for $75,000 to compensate
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By David K. Li and Phil Helsel A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges that he assaulted a live-in chef. Diggs, 32, had been accused of slapping and choking Jamila Adams on Dec. 2 at his home in Dedham. The jury cleared him of one felony charge of strangulation
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By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court further weakened the Voting Rights Act on Wednesday, ruling that a congressional map in Louisiana was a racial gerrymander even though it was drawn to comply with the landmark law aimed at protecting minority voters. The justices, split 6-3 with the court’s conservatives in the majority, told states they can
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Alabama A&M, one of the three HBCU programs listed, says it received a waiver from the NCAA and is post-season eligible. The NCAA APR report brings tough news for several SWAC football programs, as three HBCU teams are facing penalties that include restrictions and postseason ineligibility. Alabama A&M, Florida A&M and Mississippi Valley State each
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DeSean Jackson’s hire as Delaware State’s head football coach brought renewed interest to the program. Now, President Tony Allen wants to turn that interest into a renovated stadium. In comments obtained by Delaware-based radio station WDEL, Allen is setting his sights on $28.5 million from the state of Delaware to fully launch a stadium renovation project. “The games are
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The 2026 commencement season has been underscored by a significant debate over the intersection of politics and higher education, most notably at South Carolina State University. The HBCU initially invited South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to deliver the keynote address; however, following significant backlash regarding her political views, she was ultimately uninvited. This incident highlights
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By Peter Nicholas, Frank Thorp V and Gary Grumbach WASHINGTON — For months, President Donald Trump portrayed the big new ballroom that he’s building on White House grounds as a gift to the nation, courtesy of patriotic private donors. “And by the way, no government funds,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office last November. “These are all private
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By Bridget Bowman Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special state Senate election in Michigan, NBC News projects, ensuring his party will keep control of the closely divided chamber. Greene, a Marine veteran and firefighter, defeated Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, in the special election to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, who resigned from the
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By Yuliya Talmazan and Rebecca Shabad The ceasefire in the Middle East was in peril Tuesday after the U.S. and Iran traded fire and threats over President Donald Trump’s new mission to force open the Strait of Hormuz. But Trump announced Tuesday evening that the effort to force the strait open, called “Project Freedom,” was being put on hold. “Based on
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Florida A&M University’s commencement ceremony delivered a surprise moment Saturday when keynote speaker Omar Goff announced a major milestone for one of the school’s most recognizable student leaders. Oluwamodupe Oloyede, known as “Dupe,” the first female head drum major in the history of FAMU’s legendary Marching “100,” has secured her first brand endorsement deal. Goff revealed the
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