As he does one day each month, the Rev. Robert Turner hit the road from his home in Baltimore last week and traveled — on foot — 43 miles to Washington. He arrived by evening on April 16 outside the White House, carrying a sign that called for for “Reparations Now.” This time, Turner added
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By Ken Dilanian The Trump administration has quietly transformed the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, forcing out a majority of career managers and implementing new priorities that current and former officials say abandon a decadeslong mission of enforcing laws that prohibit discrimination in hiring, housing and voting rights. More than a dozen senior lawyers — many with
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Simone Biles is unsure whether she will compete at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. For now, the most decorated gymnast of all-time has other priorities and is listening to her body, too. “I’m really trying to enjoy life, to spend time with my husband (Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens), go support him at his
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By Zora Johnson As Howard University marks Earth Day 2025, student environmental advocates are leading a range of environmentally conscious initiatives focused on sustainability, conservation, and community awareness. They have used their creativity, ingenuity, and collaboration skills to illustrate their commitment to the longevity of the planet. From planning a festival to promote awareness to
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By Stephen J. Gaither Limestone University football’s misfortune was a bounce in the right direction for an HBCU football program. Winston-Salem State University is expected play Mars Hill this September after Limestone’s football program was shut down. A source indicated that the two North Carolina schools have agreed in principle for WSSU to travel to
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By Elissa Nadworny President Trump on Wednesday signed a list of executive actions aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools. One of the actions takes aim at college and university accreditors, organizations the White House says have “abused their authority by imposing discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-based standards.” Another promises new discipline guidance for K-12
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Officials at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) extend appreciation to President Trump for signing an executive order reestablishing the White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (White House Initiative) and reinforcing key TMCF policy priorities for the HBCU community. “This executive order serves as strong reaffirmation of President Trump’s
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The NCAA’s proposed legislative changes to implement the House v. NCAA settlement represent a transformative shift in college athletics that could significantly impact HBCUs. These reforms, submitted for final court approval, center around athlete compensation, roster structures, and institutional authority, and they mark a new era of financial responsibility and opportunity for both institutions and student-athletes. Direct Financial
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By Megan Henry Professors at Ohio’s only public historically Black university are worried a new controversial higher education law will have a chilling effect on their campus. Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio was originally the Normal and Industrial Department within Wilberforce University, the nation’s oldest private Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and a
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Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have always been a space to cultivate talent. Not just in sports or entertainment, but as world figures, thought leaders and revolutionaries. When you have the power of education under your belt — there’s almost nothing that can stop you from shifting culture. Check out 11 HBCU graduates who changed the world
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