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 All across the country, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have been performing flyovers to honor the workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. One of the team’s newest members is a Howard University graduate and the first black, female officer. “I know a small percentage of African-American officers, specifically female
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Written by Lexx Thornton The Trump administration has canceled nearly two dozen federal projects aimed at addressing environmental and health issues in predominantly Black communities across the South. According to the Washington Post, at least 22 efforts across federal agencies, including the EPA, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, and Department of Agriculture, to
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Written By Lexx Thornton Prince Harry’s foundation is to donate $500,000 to projects including the World Health Organization to help develop prosthetics and provide other support for children from Gaza and Ukraine, his office said on Wednesday. The announcement came on the third day of the prince’s visit to Britain, where he visited the Centre
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Written by Lexx Thornton Good job, Mr. Milchik. You just made history. For his chilling performance as the hypnotic and unnervingly cheerful Seth Milchick in Apple TV+’s genre-defying drama “Severance,” Tramell Tillman won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series, becoming the first Black man ever to win in the category. It
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Written By Lexx Thornton Recently, 48 students walked through the doors of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Ark., to become its inaugural class. Some came from neighboring cities, others from urban centers in Michigan and New York. Almost all had a choice in where they could become doctors, but took a
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Written By Lexx Thornton MSNBC has apologized and reportedly fired analyst Matthew Dowd over on-air comments he made about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Multiple media outlets, including Deadline, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, reported that the network had fired Dowd, whose comments sparked backlash after Kirk, a close political ally of
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Written By Lexx Thornton Colossal, the professional fundraiser behind some of today’s most dynamic cause-based competitions, has officially launched public voting for Youth Athlete of the Year. This nationwide campaign celebrates young athletes who lead with integrity, play with heart, and bring their best to every game, practice, and teammate. One exceptional athlete will earn
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Written By Lexx Thornton Sobering national test results show more high school seniors are struggling with math and reading than at any point in recent decades, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon calling out a “devastating trend” Tuesday. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) — commonly referred to as the Nation’s Report Card — showed
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Written by Lexx Thornton Twin brothers Xavior and Ilyaas Motley are making waves in the world of sports and innovation. These former Division 1 football players have launched something that could change the game — the first exo structure glove designed for sports, gaming, training, and more. The product is called ARMA Gloves, and it’s
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Written By Lexx Thornton The Los Angeles Police Department stopped providing special protection for former Vice President Kamala Harrison Saturday, days after the Brentwood resident had her Secret Service protection rescinded by President Donald Trump. After Trump ordered the Secret Service detail to be pulled as of Sept. 1, the California Highway Patrol moved to
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