Student loan delinquencies have surged, according to the New York Federal Reserve’s latest household debt report released May 13, following the Trump administration’s decision to end the Biden-era pause on reporting missed payments. According to the Fed, a serious federal student loan delinquency occurs when a borrower misses payments for 90 days or more. That
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By Lexx Thornton Malcolm X was an African American revolutionary, Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. His powerful oratory, his role as a key figure in the Nation of Islam, and his advocacy for Black nationalism and Black self-defense are
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Written By Lexx Thornton The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Donald Trump’s administration to strip about 350,000 Venezuelans living in the United States of a temporary protected status given under his predecessor Joe Biden, as the Republican president moves to ramp up deportations as part of his hardline approach to immigration. The court granted the Justice
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division says it’s opened an investigation into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hiring. Why it matters: The letter outlines what the Trump administration and some MAGA activists have identified as race-based hiring that they say discriminates against white candidates. The DOJ says the investigation is to determine whether Johnson
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NPR’s “Broadcasting History: The HBCU Radio Legacy” podcast debuted this week with its first episode, covering the origins and impact of radio stations at historically Black colleges and universities. The series, produced by NPR in collaboration with Miami Valley Public Media’s WYSO (91.3) Dayton, OH, uses archival recordings, oral histories, and visits to these colleges to explore
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Five Howard University students have earned a $1 million grant for their school after winning the fifth annual Goldman Sachs Market Madness competition, as part of its HBCU Possibilities Program, according to an announcement posted on the university’s website. As AFROTECH previously reported, Spelman College won in 2024. The winners of the 2025 Market Madness competition, Keyla Arrechea,
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HBCU administrators and supporters have wondered what kind of financial support the schools will get under the Trump administration. There are 10 HBCUs in Georgia. Clark Atlanta has about 4,000 students, making it the largest private HBCU in the state. Clark Atlanta president George T. French Jr. talked last week with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about
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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. Biden’s health has been in the back of some supports minds as he has updated the nation aboutwell-being. Last week, Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. The cancer is
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By Lexx Thornton Side hustles have always come in handy since the beginning of time. They serve as both financial support and create a creatives pace for entrepreneurial outlets. However, due to historical and systemic economic disparities, side hustles in the Black community often carry added significance, such as reclaiming economic independence, building generational wealth,
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Savannah James is an influential philanthropist and the wife of NBA star LeBron James. She’spassionate about giving back and supporting girls and young women. The multi-hyphenate WAG just added beauty business founder to her list of accomplishments. Recently, Mrs. James partnered with the Howard University College of Medicine to test her new skincare line. This
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