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BBC says racial slur shouted at ‘Sinners’ actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndrome

By Marlene Lenthang and Saba Hamedy The BBC apologized Sunday for the “strong and offensive language” that was shouted during the taping of the British Academy Film Awards after a clip of an attendee yelling a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo sparked outrage online. Jordan and Lindo, the stars of “Sinners,” were onstage in

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Institute of Museum and Library Services Provides $1.7 Million of Funding to HBCUs

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has continued its commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities through its FY 2025 slate of discretionary grant recipients. Eight HBCUs and one HBCU alliance received a total of $1,725,261, furthering President Trump’s commitment to advancing HBCU excellence, as outlined in this White House Executive Order. Keith Sonderling, Deputy

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Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs will offer relief, business owners say

By Megan Cerullo Business owners said that a Supreme Court ruling on Friday striking down sweeping U.S. tariffs could spell relief by lowering their costs and potentially leading to refunds. The high court ruled that President Trump does not have the authority to impose levies on imports under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA. Mr. Trump last

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HBCU history: Where did VUL come from?

Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL) is an HBCU with a real history. So if you only know it as the “easy win” on somebody’s schedule, you’re missing the part that actually explains how we got here. Because yes, the scoreboards have been ugly. And yes, fans across the HBCU landscape treat VUL like a homecoming

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HBCU fires men’s basketball coach just hours before home game

Winston-Salem State University fired its basketball coach just hours before the Rams were set to play their regular-season home game. Corey Thompson will not be on the bench when the Rams host Shaw at 4 p.m. today after he was officially let go by the school, according to multiple reports. School officials announced the decision Saturday afternoon in

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Tubi Debuts HBCU Film Hub, Spotlighting Black Student Filmmakers For Black History Month

The partnership with HBCU First LOOK Film Festival launches during Black History Month, expanding national access for emerging storytellers. Streaming service Tubi has unveiled a new slate of films created by students and graduates of Historically Black colleges and Universities, marking the launch of its partnership with the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival during Black

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HBCU power rising: WSSU women make history again

WSSU is an HBCU that has seen lots of amazing basketball seasons — but none like this from its women. The WSSU women, now ranked No. 18 in the WBCA poll, rallied from a sluggish first half to defeat Livingstone and secure its 20th win of the season. That mark ties the 1996–1997, 1997–1998, and 2000–2001

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