By Hansi Lo Wang With Republicans set to control Congress and the White House starting next year, some voting rights advocates are renewing their focus on protections against racial discrimination in elections that don’t rely on the federal government. Several states have enacted state-level voting rights acts over the past two decades, and Democratic-led Michigan
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Courtesy of Voorhees University In a remarkable display of community support and tradition, the Epsilon Omega Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. made a memorable contribution to Voorhees University during the halftime of the highly anticipated homecoming basketball game. The chapter donated 13 brand-new flat-screen televisions to their cherished alma mater, enhancing the campus
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By Sara Weissman Next year, Howard University is expected to gain Research-1 status, the coveted Carnegie Foundation classification for doctoral universities with very high research activity. HBCU leaders and experts say Howardās ascendance would be a win for the entire sector as more historically Black institutions strive to make it into the upper echelons of
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Courtesy of Morgan State University Morgan State Universityās Entrepreneurial Development and Assistance Center (EDAC) has secured funding to enhance two of its impactful outreach initiatives aimed at advancing the centerās mission. Specifically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded EDACĀ $1.5 millionĀ to support the Returning Citizens Inspired to Develop Entrepreneurial Ventures (RIDE) Entrepreneurship Center andĀ $700,000Ā for the
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By Sylvan Lane The U.S. job market rebounded in November after a major slowdown, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The U.S. added 227,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate ticked slightly higher to 4.2 percent, marking a significant improvement from a weak October jobs report. The U.S. added just 24,000
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By Gary Fineout Nearly a year ago, the political future of Ron DeSantis appeared to be buried in the snow alongside the highways of Iowa he had spent weeks criss-crossing, ahead of a second-place thumping at the hands of Donald Trump in that stateās crucial caucuses. Now, Trumpās trip back to the White House is
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By Amber Dodd In partnership with Walmart and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard University hosted a Maternal Health Panel at the Universityās College of Medicine.Ā The panel coincided with the Congressional Black Caucusā 53rd legislative session as congressional affiliates drafted and advocated for bills to address the Black maternal crisis. Black women are
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By Jessica Blake House Republicans are making a final attempt to pass sweeping legislation in this Congress that aims to lower the cost of college and hold institutions accountable. The House has considered few bills related to higher education in the last two years, so a floor vote on the College Cost Reduction Act would
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Courtesy of Morgan State University In what is amounting to a banner year for Marylandās designated Preeminent Public Urban Research University, faculty researchers at Morgan State University are on pace to reach Morganās annualĀ goal of $100 millionĀ in awarded research grants and contracts. The National Science Foundation (NSF), a longstanding catalyst for groundbreaking research across the
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Courtesy of Saint Augustine’s University In a significant move toward financial recovery, Saint Augustineās University is prepared to make a deal to see part of its campus leased to Coral Gables-based 50 Plus 1 Sports for $70 million over 99 years. Monti Valrie, principal and managing partner of 50 Plus 1 Sports, confirmed the agreement.
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