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HBCU AWARE FEST 2026 to Raise $100M for Black Students

In a bold effort to tackle one of the most pressing economic challenges facing Black America, the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI)—founded by billionaire businessman Robert F. Smith, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners—has partnered with Live Nation Urban to launch HBCU AWARE FEST 2026. This first-of-its-kind cultural and educational movement will debut in Spring 2026 with a weeklong activation in Atlanta, led by Mayor Andre Dickens. The goal: raise $100 million to support students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. The Weight of Student Debt on Black Futures Black undergraduate students carry an average of $38,000 in student loan debt, a

Global Debt Hits $324T as China, Europe Drive Surge

Written By Lexx Thornton Global debt rose by around $7.5 trillion in the first three months of the year to hit a record high of over $324 trillion, data from a banking trade group showed on Tuesday.   The Institute of International Finance said China, France, and Germany were the largest contributors to the global debt increase, while debt levels declined in Canada, the UAE, and Turkey. “While the sharp depreciation of the U.S. dollar against major trading partners contributed to the increase in the USD value of debt, the Q1 rise was more than quadruple the average quarterly increase of

Howard Alumni Launch AI Tool for Fast Expungement Help

Howard alumni Lawrence Blackmon and Roger Roman are the founders of LegalEase, a justice‑tech startup helping people find their expungement eligibility and file court petitions within minutes. Their Expungement.ai platform provides users with a conversational experience to discover their expungement through voice, web chat, or SMS text. Helping people find jobs and housing In the US, nearly 8% of adults and around 33% of African American men have a felony conviction, according to a 2010 study by the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs. Additionally, a report by The Sentencing Project found that Black Americans are incarcerated at nearly five times the rate of

Hawley Proposes $600 Tariff Rebate Checks for Americans

Written By Lexx Thornton Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., on Monday introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to American families, which would be similar to the stimulus checks sent during the COVID-19 pandemic. If enacted, the American Worker Rebate Act of 2025 would provide “at least” $600 per adult and dependent child, or $2,400 for a family of four, according to a statement from Hawley. The bill allows for a larger rebate if tariff revenue exceeds projections.   Whatever the final amount, the benefit would be reduced by 5% for joint filers with an adjusted gross income above $150,000 or

Entergy Texas Awards $5K Scholarships to Future STEM Leaders

Entergy Texas proudly announces the six recipients of its Power Your Future Scholarship, an initiative that supports students pursuing eligible technology majors at select Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South. The scholarships are a part of Entergy Corporation’s $20 million commitment to education and workforce development “These scholarships do more than support education—they help shape the future workforce that will lead our industry and help power our growing communities,” said Scott Hutchinson, Vice president of public affairs for Entergy Texas. “By investing in students today, we’re investing in young leaders who will play a

Google Unveils Major AI Investments and Initiatives in Africa

Written By Lexx Thornton On July 24, Google took to Accra, Ghana, to unveil its wave of AI-centered initiatives across Africa aimed at growing influence in the AI space. By partnering with local researchers, including its Google Research teams in Kenya and Ghana, developers, and organizations, the tech giant plans to drive AI innovation rooted in African perspectives with a global impact.   “Africa’s AI future is already taking shape — in classrooms, research labs, creative studios, and small businesses across the continent,” Google said. “Today’s announcements build on our belief that when communities have the tools and resources they need,

Black Unemployment Hits 3-Year High Amid Economic Uncertainty

Written By Lexx Thornton Unemployment among Black Americans last month reached its highest level in more than three years, in stark contrast to the broader labor market’s resilience. The jobless rate for Black Americans climbed to 6.8% in June, the Labor Department said Thursday, up sharply from May’s 6% and the highest level since January 2022.   Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% and employers added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in June, according to Thursday’s jobs report. Joblessness also declined for Whites, Hispanics, and Asians.   President Donald Trump’s chaotic trade war, which paralyzed business decision-making and sparked fears

Apple crushes Wall Street expectations as iPhone sales soar

By Lexx Thornton Apple on Thursday reported sales and profit that far surpassed expectations, showing that its efforts to re-route its sprawling global supply chain away from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war have so far succeeded.   Apple said it earned $94.04 billion in revenue for its fiscal third quarter ended June 28, up nearly 10% from a year earlier and beating analyst expectations of $89.54 billion, according to LSEG data. Its earnings per share of $1.57 per share topped expectations of $1.43 per share.   Sales of iPhones, the Cupertino, California, company’s best-selling product, were up 13.5% to $44.58 billion,

New York to Mail Inflation Relief Checks Starting in October

Written By Lexx Thornton The state will mail inflation refund checks to over 8 million people starting in October. The one-time payments are supposed to blunt the effects of the affordability crisis by returning a portion of inflated sales taxes already paid by New Yorkers. According to the Department of Taxation and Finance, payments will go to New Yorkers who qualify automatically, so there’s no need to apply. They’ll use information from filed tax returns to determine eligibility and mailing addresses.   Checks will be mailed out over several weeks starting in the middle of October, which the Tax Department blamed

FEMA Launches $608M Detention Grants to States

Written By Lexx Thornton The Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing to send $608 million to states to construct immigrant detention centers as part of the Trump administration’s push to expand capacity to hold migrants. FEMA is starting a “detention support grant program” to cover the cost of states building temporary facilities, according to an agency announcement. States have until August 8 to apply for the funds, according to the post.  The Trump administration has been encouraging states to build their own facilities to detain migrants. This program provides a way for the administration to help states pay for it.

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