The Trump administration moved Wednesday to dismantle one of the federal government’s largest and longest-standing affirmative action programs, siding with two White-owned contracting businesses that challenged its constitutionality. In a motion filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, the Justice Department said that a Transportation Department program that has carved
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Students from two historically Black colleges received Emmy nominations for films that highlight different aspects of HBCU culture. Southern University and Alabama A&M University received Emmy nominations for showcasing everything from their iconic marching bands to the intense passion and grit behind HBCU football rivalries, HBCU Game Day reported. Southern’s “Dream Team” — Verbon Muhammad Jr., Ashley Lovelace, Sydney Cuillier, Loren Sullivan,
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Lincoln University (MO), an HBCU known for its strong track and field tradition, claimed the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field National Championship in the women’s 4×400-meter relay on May 24, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado. The Blue Tigers crossed the line in a season-best 3:32.62, edging out Northwest Missouri by just 0.29 seconds. Why it matters This victory
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By Joe Walsh A federal court on Wednesday froze most of the sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump on virtually every foreign nation, ruling the levies exceed the president’s legal authority. The ruling — issued by a panel of judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade — halted the sweeping 10% tariffs Mr. Trump
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By Lexx Thornton Alena Analeigh Wicker, at 13 years old, made history by becoming the youngest Black person ever to be accepted to a medical school. Wicker received an early acceptance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. After graduating high school at 12, Wicker completed more than half of her
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Written By Lexx Thornton Congratulations are in order for Tennessee State University’s Gospel Choir, New Direction Gospel Choir, as they took home two awards in Washington D.C. recently. The students competed at the How Sweet The Sound Gospel Choir competition and won in the HBCU Choir Category along with the People’s Choir Award! Excellence being
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Written By Lexx Thornton A millennial is someone born between 1981 and 1996, also known as Generation Y. This generation is characterized by their growth during the rise of the internet and digital technology. Millennials are increasingly polyworking—working multiple jobs or income streams at once—for several interrelated economic, cultural, and technological reasons. The economic pressures
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Written By Lexx Thornton HBCUs have impacted culture and society. They have shaped our youth’s minds all while breeding excellence, and they continue to do so now. Have you ever wondered how HBCUs have shaped social justice movements? Research conducted by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay,
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Written By Lexx Thornton AI is what is happening in our world and taking over the 21st century! AI stands for artificial intelligence and is the field of computer science focused on creating machines or software that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. While some have been skeptical about the future of their
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Special to The Times The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) recently celebrated the graduation of its Spring 2025 HBCU Innovation Internship cohort. The event featured professional development, presentations from interns regarding their work, and dynamic pitches and group interviews with intern candidates for Fall Semester 2025. The HBCU Innovation Internship program, in partnership with
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