South Carolina State University, the state’s only public HBCU, is facing backlash over Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s expected commencement appearance and her response to what she called “woke mobs.” Students at SC State protested Tuesday after reports surfaced that Evette was selected to speak at the university’s spring commencement ceremony. Multiple outlets reported that the
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By Scott Wong, Melanie Zanona and Kyle Stewart WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday approved a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the record 75-day shutdown of the sprawling federal agency. President Donald Trump, who had urged lawmakers to pass the bill, signed the measure into law Thursday afternoon, funding DHS agencies such
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Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette tells Fox News Digital that South Carolina State University was trying to cancel her because she supports President Trump. South Carolina Republicans are pushing to strip funding from the state’s only public HBCU after the university rescinded Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement invitation following student protests and security concerns. What
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By Ben Kamisar and Melanie Zanona Louisiana is delaying its House primaries that were scheduled for May 16 to give state lawmakers time to redraw congressional maps there, after the Supreme Court struck down the current district lines in a decision with far-reaching consequences for control of Congress in 2026 and beyond. Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced
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By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for a new government website where people in the United States can find and compare private-sector retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers whose employers do not offer such plans. The order is intended to help more people gain access to
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Courtesy of Barber-Scotia College Barber-Scotia College is one step closer to seeking accreditation after losing its status in 2004. The school’s president, Chris Rey, said it raised more than $100,000 during its alumni weekend on Saturday and aims to raise an additional $60,000 at a gospel concert on Friday featuring Grammy-winning singer and pastor Hezekiah
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by: Alex Kienlen Officials with Entergy Arkansas said the utility’s new scholarship program will serve Historically Black College or University (HBCU) technology majors. Officials said the Power Your Future Scholarships are now open for applications until May 7. The program will provide 30 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, funded by Entergy shareholders, they added. The program is
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There’s a difference between talking about the future of tech and actually building it. That’s what stood out from the first-ever Future of Tech Innovation Challenge National Finals hosted by PROPEL Center in Austin, Texas from April 15 to 17. The focus was clear: give HBCU students the space to lead, create, and be seen. This wasn’t another surface-level
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How Sweet The Sound™ (HSTS), America’s #1 Gospel Music Competition, returns to the nation’s capital on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM at The Anthem, 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, D.C. — bringing together the most gifted voices, choirs, dancers, and spoken-word artists from the community for a landmark evening of inspiration, culture, and dynamic performances. This year’s
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As Alabama A&M University prepares to take the field against Prairie View A&M University in the inaugural HBCU Classic at Wrigley Field on May 2, Bulldog pride is building in Chicago, where alumni are gathering to celebrate a historic moment for the University. “I truly feel that I stood on the shoulders of giants,” said Stacy Osideko-Calloway, a 2010 Alabama A&M graduate.
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