By Carrie Shepherd Former President Biden stopped short of mentioning his successor by name at a speech Tuesday in Chicago but took aim at the Trump administration’s threats to cut Social Security. The big picture: Biden spoke at the Advocates, Counselors and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on the same day Democrats declared the Save Social Security National Day of
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By Sahil Kapur and Peter Nicholas Republicans are discussing an idea that has long been anathema within the party: a tax hike on the wealthy. In a twist, members of the GOP are debating whether to allow tax rates to go up on top earners when major parts of the 2017 tax law expire at the end of
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In the wake of the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, UNCF and the UNCF Los Angeles office are stepping in to provide a lifeline for HBCU students and children of alumni, ensuring that education remains a beacon of hope amidst the crisis. With critical financial support from partners and donors, UNCF is making
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By Larry J. Sanders Despite only recently reacquiring its R1 status as an institution, Howard University has long positioned itself as a bastion for innovation and impactful research. For the past decade, the BisonHacks event has been one such example. Each winter, Howard students from various backgrounds and disciplines participate in the 24-hour “hackathon” hosted
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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and Mielle, one of the fastest-growing Black-founded and women-led beauty brands, announced today an expansion of their third-year partnership to include a new Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) initiative. At the start of the 2023 season, Mielle made history as the first “Official Textured Hair Care Partner” of
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It’s a new era at Savannah State University! On April 1st, Dr. Jermaine Whirl made history as he officially began his tenure as president of Savannah State University (SSU), becoming the youngest president in HBCU history at just 39 years old, Black Enterprise reports. The milestone is powerful, Savannah State being the oldest public historically Black university in Georgia, but it’s
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HBCU SpringComing is officially BACK, and this year marks a major milestone, its 10th anniversary. Appropriately dubbed “TENure,” the 2025 edition promises to be the biggest yet, bringing the unforgettable energy of HBCU homecomings to three major cities across the country; Birmingham, AL; New York City, NY; and Los Angeles, CA. Founded by HBCU grads Lauren Grove (Florida A&M University) and George
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By Brandon Drenton The Trump administration has said it is freezing more than $2bn (£1.5bn) in federal funds for Harvard University, hours after the elite college rejected a list of demands from the White House. The White House sent a list of demands to Harvard last week which it said were designed to fight antisemitism
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By Georgina DiNardo It seems like King George III was right when he sang “You’ll Be Back”: Leslie Odom Jr. will be returning to the Broadway stage to reprise his role of Aaron Burr in “Hamilton,” he exclusively announced live on “TODAY” on Monday. Odom — who won a Tony for best leading actor in a musical in
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The landmark NCAA House Settlement is poised to redefine the financial and operational landscape of college athletics, with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) facing unique challenges in its wake. Jason Johnston, COO and general counsel at ROY and a legal expert in class action settlements in college sports, broke down what the deal could
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