Written By Lexx Thornton Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has issued an administrative order mandating an immediate pause on residential evictions and water service shutoffs in response to the looming federal lapse in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding. The federal funding suspension threatens to leave approximately 42 million Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Atlanta
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By Megan Lebowitz and Gary Grumbach The Trump administration is staring down a noon deadline on Monday to update a federal judge who ruled late last week that the Agriculture Department must disburse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds. The deadline comes as tens of millions of Americans continue to go without their November SNAP benefits due to the shutdown, which
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Following her recent $70 million gift to the United Negro College Fund and $63 million gift to Morgan State University, MacKenzie Scott has announced yet another round of funding in support of historically Black colleges and universities. Over the past week, the billionaire philanthropist has pledged $38 million to Alabama State University, $42 million to Alcorn State University in
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By Gary Grumbach and Megan Lebowitz Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin defended California’s redistricting efforts while criticizing Republicans’ own efforts as unconstitutional. “If they’re going to do this and continue doing this nonsense, which is unconstitutional and illegal, we’re going to be forced to do it ourselves in other states,” Martin said in an interview with NBC
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By Terry Tang In one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the nation, a line stretched along the side of the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen and Pantry. Willy Hilaire is homeless, unemployed and 63. He lives in a New York shelter with his two grandchildren and often goes hungry so that they can eat the food
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Written By Lexx Thornton Fort Valley State University (FVSU) proudly hosted its inaugural Electric Vehicle (EV) Awareness Conference on Thursday, September 25, showcasing the future of transportation and sustainable energy. The dynamic event was a powerful collaboration between FVSU’s Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP), the University of Georgia’s Georgia Network for Electric Mobility (UGA-GNEM), and
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Written by Lexx Thornton Jackson State University (JSU) solidified its commitment to innovation in July 2025 by hosting its first immersive ChatGPT workshop, a collaborative effort with the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) and OpenAI Academy. The landmark event successfully gathered nearly 500 participants from Mississippi’s education, workforce, and government sectors for a full day
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Written By Lexx Thornton Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Meek-Eaton Black Archives, Research Center, and Museum (MEBA) has been awarded a significant $500,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through its Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program. This achievement marks MEBA’s second IMLS award in three years, cementing its
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Written by Lexx Thornton A federal judge indicated Thursday she is inclined to take steps to ensure that critical federal food assistance keeps flowing to the 42 million Americans who depend on it, pushing back forcefully against the Trump administration’s claim that it must halt the payments due to the government shutdown. Trump administration officials
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Written By Lexx Thornton Xavier University announced significant layoffs on Thursday afternoon, parting ways with 50 staff members due to what the institution described as necessary financial restructuring. The university confirmed that 46 full-time employees were affected by the cuts. Departments impacted include Campus Ministry, the Office of Social Justice, and the Mass Communication department.
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