By Larry J. Sanders As part of its annual Research Month, Howard University hosted a landmark event titled “Pharmacotherapy for Minors: Pediatric Drug Development from Good Intentions to Global Abuse.” This interdisciplinary panel discussion, held April 9, convened leading voices in medicine, ethics, and pharmaceutical science to probe the difficult terrain of pediatric drug development
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By Raquel Coronell Uribe Trump signed executive orders this evening related to law enforcement, immigration and English proficiency for truck drivers. The law enforcement order focuses on state and local police forces and directs the attorney general to “prioritize the prosecution” of government officials who “willfully and unlawfully direct the obstruction of criminal law, including
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In a powerful moment for HBCUs and Black college football, Alabama A&M offensive lineman Carson Vinson has been selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 141st overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, making him the only HBCU player drafted this year. At 6-foot-7 and 314 pounds, Vinson is a force on the
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By Pierre Thomas The Justice Department’s division tasked with enforcing the nation’s federal civil rights laws has recently seen a mass exodus of “over 100” attorneys, the newly confirmed official leading the division said in an interview this week. “What we have made very clear last week in memos to each of the 11 sections
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By Bracey Harris With its chandeliers and pink couches, Pink Noire, a Black-owned hair and beauty supply store in Memphis, Tennessee, seems a world away from the major industries caught up in the global trade war. But owner Chasity Monroe is bracing for the Trump administration’s trade policies to hit her shelves. Tariffs have hiked the import fees on
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As Minnesota and Indiana’s women’s tennis teams prepped for their 33rd match against one another, their Black coaches did so with history in the making. The colleges’ respective coaches, Lois Arterberry and Gabrielle Moore, were once teammates at Southern University. The duo even worked to bring two championships to the Louisiana HBCU. “I was a junior when
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By Max Saltman Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Liberal Party leader issued a stunning rebuke to Trump as he sent a message of unity
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Alfred Street Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, a prominent Black congregation located just outside Washington D.C., has donated $132,469 to Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) to eliminate the outstanding debt of 11 graduating seniors, enabling them to receive their diplomas debt-free at the May 3rd commencement ceremony. The timely donation comes as SAU faces a litany
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times President Donald Trump last week announced a new White House Initiative on HBCUs, and some of Alabama’s 14 HBCUs are in a state of uncertainty as they scramble to secure their futures. The new initiative will “prioritize private-sector partnerships, institutional development, and workforce preparation in high-growth industries like technology, health
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The world of HBCU football witnessed a unique father-son narrative when Hall of Famer Eddie George took the reins as head coach at Tennessee State University in 2021. Shortly after, his son, Eriq George, a talented defensive lineman, committed to play for his father at TSU, marking a special chapter in both of their careers.
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