We can’t have it both ways. We can’t. When the Democratic nominee for president hails from a Historically Black College or University, we want to puff out our chests and swell with pride. “Kamala Harris is a Bison,” we bragged. “She’s reppin’ Howard U.” Some of us had never even stepped on a Black campus,
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By Ariayana Griffin Black Girls Code (BGC) is an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics for Black women and girls ages seven to 25 years old. The organization’s work is essential due to the low numbers of Black women partaking in fields related to technology. A research
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University, recognized as a leading technology and innovation hub, has been selected by the U.S. Agency for International Development to spearhead advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically in the semiconductor sector. The SMART ‘AI for ALL’ Research and Training Center at TSU and International Programs will play a crucial role in
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Courtesy of Morgan State University The University of California, Los Angeles has entered into a partnership agreement with Morgan State University, a historically Black educational institution in Baltimore. The program will primarily be carried out through an exchange student opportunity between the two locations – something that will benefit students at both schools. The UCLA-MSU
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By Stephen J. Gaither Deion Sanders has allegedly expressed interest in the head coach opening with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to new report with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Las Vegas Raiders are in need of a head coach as they have fired head coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco following a 4-13
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By Miles Parks For Donald Trump and his supporters, concerns about election administration quickly dissipated once it became clear he would win the 2024 presidential election, and in surveys since, most Republican voters say the election was run well. But for the wing of the Republican Party that has been pushing sweeping election reform since the
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By Steve Overly Google has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, the company confirmed to POLITICO Thursday, matching contributions from Meta, Amazon, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Tech companies have clamored to win Trump over in the months since his election, with Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai among a line of
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By Ashley Brown In a testament to his inspirational leadership, the Times and Democrat Newspaper has recognized Clafin University President Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack as its 2024 Person of the Year. This recognition reflects his transformative impact on Claflin since his tenure began in 2019. Under Warmack’s guidance, Claflin University has experienced significant advancements beyond academic growth.
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By Emmanuel Freeman Tennessee State University, a Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader for the past four years, has been chosen to host an Enhancement Workshop for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. This esteemed Fulbright program aims to tackle essential issues aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities. Scheduled for February 17-21, 2025, the workshop will center on the
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By Megan Lebowitz President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the country next Wednesday, the White House announced on Friday. His speech will be delivered from the Oval Office, a location typically reserved for momentous occasions and major news. The White House did not release additional details about what the president would discuss. Biden’s speech will come
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