By Bernd Debusmann Jr. Elon Musk has hit out at President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, describing it as a “disgusting abomination”, in a widening rift between the two allies. The budget – which includes multi-trillion dollar tax breaks and more defence spending while also allowing the US government to borrow more money
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By Delaina Dixon In the current climate of cutting programs that honor the brilliance of Black students, the HBCU Week Foundation remains committed to recognizing Black students who are poised to excel in higher education and beyond. This 6th annual HBCU Week Awards Gala, which will take place on June 20 in Wilmington, Del., is
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By Wilton Jackson Saniyah King, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year, did not land at Mississippi State for the next chapter of her basketball career due to a lack of success or a winning pedigree. The ex-HBCU point guard averaged 11.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and a MEAC and Bison-best 4.5 assists per game
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Written By Lexx Thomas Dominque Waters, an Ohio native and Central State University graduate, launched the Akron Sneaker Academy. This academy is a nonprofit that uses sneaker design to introduce the youth to design, science, and engineering. They empower youth by providing transformative educational experiences that open doors to endless possibilities in STEAM and beyond.
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Written By Lexx Thornton Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, she now serves as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s
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Written By Lexx Thornton AT&T refused to follow Verizon in rolling back DEI policies amid federal pressure. AT&Tstands firm on DEI values regardless of government pressures they have received. While Verizon recently bowed to federal pressure from the Trump administration to scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, AT&T is taking a different stance.
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Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony have teamed up to award several HBCU students with scholarships. The trio is behind the Social Change United Fund, which was created in response to racial injustice, pooling their collective resources to support communities of color, its website mentions. It aims to create equity in entrepreneurship, leadership, and
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Keisha Lance Bottoms, a proud Florida A&M University alumna, is officially running to become Georgia’s next governor. The former mayor of Atlanta and senior advisor in the Biden administration made the announcement earlier this week, entering a high-stakes 2026 race that could make her the first Black woman ever elected to the position. Bottoms, who led Atlanta
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Tulsa’s new mayor proposed a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan to give descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre scholarships and housing help in a city-backed bid to make amends for one of the worst racial attacks in U.S. history. The plan by Mayor Monroe Nichols, the first Black mayor of
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President Trump formally asked Congress on Tuesday to rescind $9.4 billion in already approved funding for foreign aid and the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds NPR and PBS. Why it matters: The rescissions package is an attempt to codify DOGE-driven cuts amid a wider push from the Trump administration to target news organizations
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