Six historically Black colleges and universities are working together to make earning a degree or professional credential more accessible through a shared online education platform. The initiative, called eHBCU, allows prospective students to explore and apply for online degree programs, certificates and
Written By Lexx Thornton Rihanna, the global icon known for her chart-topping music, has officially cemented her status as a business titan, achieving a milestone that transcends entertainment: she is the first Black woman in history to own two companies each valued at over a billion dollars. This isn’t just a story about celebrity endorsements;
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Written By Lexx Thornton The powerhouse creative duo, director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan, are set to embark on their most historically ambitious collaboration yet: a feature film centered on Mansa Musa, the legendary 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire, widely considered the richest person in history. The project, currently in early development,
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Written By Lexx Thornton Apple has announced the launch of Digital ID in Apple Wallet, marking a major expansion of its identity verification services. This new feature allows users to create a verified digital credential using information pulled directly from their U.S. passport, offering a secure and convenient way to present identity using an iPhone
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Written By Lexx Thornton In a significant procedural move that bypasses traditional leadership control, a discharge petition aimed at forcing a vote on the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein has secured the necessary 218 signatures in the U.S. House of Representatives. The successful petition is a rare demonstration of bipartisan muscle, utilizing a
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Written by Lexx Thornton Luxury conglomerate LVMH is reportedly exploring the sale of its 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, the successful cosmetics brand it co-owns with singer and entrepreneur Rihanna. LVMH is currently working with investment bank Evercore to explore the sale of its half of the company. The process is confidential, according to four
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Written By Lexx Thornton Denny’s, the iconic breakfast chain known for its Grand Slam Breakfast, is being taken private in a $620 million deal orchestrated by a group of investors. The agreement, announced Monday, will see the company acquired by a consortium including private equity firm TriArtisan Capital Advisors, investment firm Treville Capital, and a
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Written By Lexx Thornton The fast-food chain Wendy’s has announced plans for a significant number of restaurant closures, just one year after already shuttering 140 locations. During a quarterly earnings call on Friday, Interim CEO Ken Cook told investors the company plans to close a “mid single-digit percentage” of its approximately 6,000 stores nationwide. This
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Written By Lexx Thornton A bill currently moving through the Florida House (HB 127) seeks to make cursive handwriting mandatory for public elementary school students from grades two through five. If passed, the bill would require students to be actively taught cursive writing and, critically, would mandate that they be tested for proficiency by the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry, 56, has stepped forward to combat food insecurity resulting from the ongoing government shutdown, which is now the longest in U.S. history. Perry has donated nearly $1.4 million to several organizations to support families facing the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The need
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Written By Lexx Thornton The 250 Forward Project is being launched this week to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This landmark law expanded access to higher education for millions of Americans. The 250 Forward Project debuts this week at the National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP)
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