DeSean Jackson, NFL veteran and rising HBCU coaching star, is now being linked to the open Sacramento State job as Sacramento State begins its post–Brennan Marion search. The momentum surrounding DeSean Jackson hasn’t slowed since he led Delaware State to an 8–4 season, and now his name is surfacing as a legitimate possibility for Sacramento
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By Lexx Thornton While the FAFSA focuses on aid, the data collected by the Department of Education (DoE) sends a critical signal: students must scrutinize post-graduation earning potential. Choosing a school where graduates consistently face high debt relative to low earnings is a financial trap. The DoE emphasizes the debt-to-earnings ratio, which compares a graduate’s
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Written By Lexx Thornton As industries race toward smarter systems and automation, South Carolina State University is preparing engineers who can keep pace. Leading the way is Omar Shaheed III, the university’s first mechatronics engineering graduate. The 23-year-old will walk across the stage during SC State’s Dec. 11 Fall Commencement exercises as not only the
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By: Andrew Solender Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Wednesday introduced a bill to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., after assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Why it matters: The bill is part of a Republican frenzy to posthumously honor Kirk, who has already had a California street named after him and received the
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By Patrick Smith and Kate Reilly A state of emergency has been declared and tens of thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes in Western Washington after historic rain left rivers at record levels across the state. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson begged residents to follow evacuation orders. “This situation is extremely unpredictable,” Ferguson said at a news
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Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed “Floridians First” budget includes sweeping new investments in education, environmental restoration, housing, child welfare, mental health, and cancer research, according to documents released Tuesday. The budget recommends a historic $30.6 billion for Florida’s K-12 system — the highest in state history — including $9,406 per student, an increase of $279 over
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By Ryan J. Reilly, Michael Kosnar, Gary Grumbach and Alexandra Bacallao ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal grand jury here refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday, one federal law enforcement source and another person familiar with the matter told NBC News. This was the Justice Department’s third attempt to prosecute James following a monthslong pressure campaign
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By NBC News and The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR reached a settlement Thursday of the bruising antitrust lawsuit filed against the stock car series by two of its race teams, including one co-owned by NBA great Michael Jordan. The settlement came on the ninth day of the trial before U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell, who set
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By Anders Hagstrom Democratic senators are introducing legislation that would block the Treasury Department from minting $1 coins with President Donald Trump’s likeness on them. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., are set to introduce the legislation on Tuesday, according to a report from Punchbowl News. Dubbed the Change Corruption Act, the
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Rapper Glorilla is putting HBCU marching band culture center stage in the new music video for her single “March.” The visual celebrates the precision, energy, and tradition of HBCU bands, featuring a standout performance by the Wilberforce University Hounds of Sounds Marching Band. With bold instrumentation, dynamic formations, and spirited choreography, the video channels the electrifying atmosphere of an HBCU
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