By Haniyah Philogene The stretch between February and March always carries an extra layer of magic as we transition from celebrating Black History Month to honoring Women’s History Month—two back-to-back affirmations of Black women’s power, resilience, and brilliance. Though society may try to overlook our impact, history tells a different story. From politics to fashion,
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By Gerren Keith Gaynor Donald Trump’s first joint address to Congress as the 47th president of the United States on Tuesday night was met with resistance from Democrats on Capitol Hill. But it’s the elected Black members, particularly Black women, of Congress who are working to lead and shape the opposition to Trump’s agenda. Ahead
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By Lauren Neergaard A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs. The new National Institutes of Health policy would strip research groups of hundreds of millions of dollars to cover so-called indirect expenses of studying Alzheimer’s, cancer, heart disease and
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Courtesy of North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is celebrating as its December 2024 graduating class boasts a remarkable 100% pass rate on the NCLEX examination. The NCLEX is a critical milestone for aspiring nurses. “With the nursing shortage, it is important for them to pass
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By Fatima Hussein The IRS is drafting plans to cut its workforce by as much as half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation. The people spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to disclose the plans. The layoffs are part of
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By Katherine Wang and Riya Abiram Black women continue to persevere and find success despite persistently being overlooked and facing barriers. For many Black American women, racialized stereotypes pose persistent social threats, reinforced by the media, institutions and daily interactions. Caroline Streeter, an associate professor of English and African American studies, said Black women continue to demonstrate resilience against the
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Courtesy of Howard University Coffee and studying go hand and hand, and now Howard students can get that often-needed caffeine boost in an exclusive mug covered in artwork featuring the landmarks they walk by every day on campus. Starbucks launched its global “Discovery Series” series last spring to “tell the stories of each location through
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By Piper Hudspleth Blackburn The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is considering selling off hundreds of “non-core” federal properties, according to the General Services Administration. “GSA’s decisive action to dispose of non-core assets leverages the private sector, drives improvements for our agency customers, and best serves local communities,” the agency said in a news
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Courtesy of Livingstone College Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, has received a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor in support of the private historically Black college’s ongoing capital campaign, HBCU Gameday reports. The gift, which follows another $10 million gift from the same unnamed benefactor in July 2024, will be used for renovations and upgrades to
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By Angela Dennis As Xavier University of Louisiana enters its centennial year, the nation’s oldest Catholic institution—Georgetown University—celebrated the institution’s 100-year legacy and the 45th anniversary of its Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS). Last Thursday’s event, titled “Reflecting on the Significance of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies and the Journey Toward Reconciliation,” included
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