By Edward G. Robinson III AFRO Sports Editor A federal investigation into point-shaving and sports bribery has resulted in indictments and arrests for 26 people accused of “fixing” NCAA Division I basketball games. The accused reportedly coerced, convinced and allegedly paid players to throw games in an effort to impact gambling bets. Authorities announced the details
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By —Kate Brumback, Associated Pres, Julie Walker, Associated Press A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic. Tree branches and power lines snapped under the weight of ice, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in
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By Sahil Kapur and Brennan Leach A sweeping government funding package is facing new hurdles in the Senate after another person was shot and killed by a federal officer on Saturday in Minnesota, raising the specter of a potential shutdown next Friday at midnight. The legislation needs 60 votes to secure passage in the chamber, where Republicans control 53 seats.
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Kevin James is again at the center of a fast-moving and increasingly complex leadership saga after new allegations surfaced following his reported reinstatement as president. New Allegations Emerge After Reinstatement Just over a week after being fired, Kevin James has been reinstated as president of Morris Brown College. However, Channel 2 Action News reports it has obtained multiple internal documents
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HBCU baseball will return to Birmingham to honor a Black MLB legend. Starting later this month, the Willie Mays HBCU Baseball Open will showcase the top Black college programs in a tribute to the legendary Hall of Famer. The event, sponsored by Black College Nines, will be held at Rickwood Field, America’s oldest professional ballpark, from Jan.
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U.S. News: What benefits do students get from attending an HBCU that’s also an all-women’s college? Hayes: Spelman occupies a unique position in American higher education. As a liberal arts college that is also an HBCU and a women’s college, we offer an educational experience grounded in academic excellence, cultural understanding and respect for the histories
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By Marc Morial “It’s easy to focus on the methods of civic participation that make news, and hard to imagine the importance of the things we do each day with our own minds and hearts. Who nurtured a child in the kitchen; who was kind to a stranger in line at a grocery store; who
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A historically Black institution that has served underserved communities of Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly five decades is closing its doors. According to the EDU Ledger, Martin University, which had its accreditation stripped and later restored, will cease operations after a Board of Trustees vote due to what the school deemed “financial challenges.” The move comes days
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New ‘HBCU First Look’ Channel Coming to Tubi in 2026 *Howard University alum Sheila Eldridge has partnered with Tubi to create a game-changing space for HBCU filmmakers. The new streaming channel, called “HBCU First Look,” will debut next month in February on the free Tubi platform. It will feature more than 100 films by students and alumni from historically
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A massive winter storm will begin moving east across much of the country today, bringing with it dangerous cold that is expected to last through the weekend. Heavy snowfall, with nearly a foot in some areas, is likely on the northern side of the system from Oklahoma to Massachusetts, according to the National Weather Service.
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