By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Erika Edwards Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them at one point as “targets.” It’s unclear when the website, which lists mostly Black employees who work in agencies
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The CIA confirmed Wednesday that it offered buyouts to employees who volunteer to resign, the latest group of federal workers to receive such a proposal as President Trump pushes to transform the federal government. A CIA spokesperson declined to say how many people received the offers or whether they face any deadline to decide. However,
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By Jessica A. Botelho Despite rumors and misinformation, President Donald Trump recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month. As White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt promised, Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to honor the annual observance. “Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have
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By Evan Bush The Trump administration has notified more than 1,000 employees at the Environmental Protection Agency that they could be dismissed immediately. Workers who’ve been at the agency less than one year received an email last week notifying them that they had been identified as employees that were likely on a “probationary/ trial period,”
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UNCF is proud today to announce a $100,000 gift from tennis champion Coco Gauff to provide scholarships for historically Black college and university (HBCU) students playing competitive tennis. “We are incredibly grateful to Coco Gauff for her generous $100,000 gift to UNCF, which will significantly impact the lives of HBCU students aspiring to excel in
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By Erica Lunsford Students at P.S. 28X in Tremont celebrated the start of Black History Month on Monday with a visit from Lincoln University’s marching band. Staff at the primary school collaborated with the university to showcase some of the culture of Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs) to inspire the next generation about college.
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By Kyle T. Mosley Tristen Edgerson, a former student of Grambling State University and a graduate of McNeese State University, was ready to begin his career in sports journalism before he tragically lost his life due to a sudden brain hemorrhage. Tristen was 23 when he transitioned and just completed his collegiate studies before interning for me
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Courtesy of Morgan State University According to recent data from the American Institute for Boys and Men, Morgan State has witnessed a 25% drop in Black male enrollment since 2010. This decline surpasses the 22% drop observed across all U.S. higher education institutions. Despite record-breaking total enrollment figures—making Morgan the nation’s third-largest HBCU as of last fall—the
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By Jasmin Caldwell A Killeen man’s journey from soldier to community advocate is making a significant impact on the future of our youth. His mission is to empower the next generation by connecting them with historically black colleges and universities. Making sure every child has the chance to pursue their dreams. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3
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By Ana Swanson President Trump’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China included a little-noticed but significant change to how online purchases will be taxed when they enter the United States. One provision of Mr. Trump’s executive order will increase costs for more than 80 percent of U.S. e-commerce imports. The decision
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