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Nikole Hannah-Jones, Center for Journalism and Democracy Host Third Annual Democracy Summit

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By Larry J. Sanders The Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) welcomed journalists from across the country to its third annual Democracy Summit, a day-long convening of both beginner and veteran journalists seeking to address some of their field’s – and the nation’s – most pressing issues. The theme of this year’s Summit, “Covering Oligarchy,” highlighted the increasing and multifaceted ways in which monocratic forces are pervading American democracy. Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Center’s founding director, greeted the attendees to “a knowledge exchange” to start the morning, emphasizing the importance of their presence during what she described as a “critical period”

Frederick Douglass Library chosen as a patent and trademark center for entrepreneurs

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Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore UMES becomes fifth HBCU to receive U.S. Patent Office designation Aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore – and in the local community – now have a place to help them create their next big idea. In July, UMES became the fifth HBCU designated as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) – and the only one of its kind on the entire Eastern Shore. Adding the PTRC was a natural progression for UMES’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). “In the

Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes

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By Megan Sayles Hurricane Helene touched down in Florida on Sept. 26 as a Category 4 storm that devastated communities across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service deemed it among the most powerful storms to hit the United States with days of torrential rainfall and powerful winds. Then came Hurricane Milton. With winds of up to 120 miles an hour, the Category 3 storm slammed into popular cities in Florida, such as Tampa and Orlando. An estimated 500,000 people lost power and roads quickly flooded. More than 200 people died as

Residents attempt recovery efforts in devastation of Hurricane Helene

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By Reginald Williams Slow-moving showers hovered over Asheville, N.C., on Sept. 25. At the time, Hurricane Helene was a Category 1 hurricane, swelling on Cancun’s eastern Gulf of Mexico. By the evening of Sept. 26, that Category 1 hurricane dumped more than nine inches of rain on Asheville, and by noon Sept. 27, the city, perched 2,134 feet above sea level and 392 miles to the nearest coastal waters, began to feel the unimaginable devastation of being submerged by floodwaters. By the afternoon of Sept. 27, the Category 1 storm grew to a Category 4, causing residents in North Carolina

United Way’s Women United Group Amplifies, Advances, and Advocates Change in Childcare

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“Having the means to afford childcare was a big challenge for me then, and decades later, it remains a challenge for too many mothers today. It is extremely expensive. Quality childcare today can cost $500 a week. How can parents afford it, especially when they have more than one child?”  —Women United Executive Council member Tawanda Saffore Comprised of hundreds of female philanthropic leaders who are generous donors, active volunteers, and fundraisers, United Way of Central Maryland’s Women United membership network boasts a legacy of more than 20 years of social impact. Members work with United Way’s community partners to

HBCU band selected to perform at 137th Rose Parade

Courtesy of Morgan State University  In the follow-up to a momentous performance in France as the first-ever HBCU band to participate in the annual D-Day memorial parade, Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine marching band will add another historic first to its already impressive list of achievements. During a special halftime presentation at Morgan’s 2024 Homecoming football game, the Magnificent Marching Machine, led by Director of Bands Jorim E. Reid Sr., D.M.A., announced before thousands of attendees and supporters that the band has been selected by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association to perform in the 137th Rose Parade in 2026. Each year,

Harris to propose new Medicare home care benefit for seniors

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By Megan Messerly Kamala Harris during a Tuesday appearance on “The View” is expected to announce a new policy aimed at helping families care for aging seniors. The vice president will propose establishing a home care benefit through Medicare focused on helping families afford the cost of caring for seniors at home instead of in nursing facilities, according to a senior campaign official granted anonymity to share details of the proposal. The senior official said the proposal would help older Americans age at home and avoid the costs of in-facility care, which can be thousands of dollars more a month

HBCU Professor and Students Virtually Interview NASA Astronaut in Space

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By Ashley Brown In an inspiring virtual meeting, Dr. Chance Glenn, Sr., a professor of electrical engineering at Alabama A&M University, and four students had the unique opportunity to interview NASA astronaut Dr. Jeanette J. Epps. Epps has spent over seven months aboard the International Space Station. Their conversation provided a firsthand glimpse into life in space, highlighting Epps’s work on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission. Since her launch on March 3, 2024, aboard SpaceX Dragon from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Dr. Epps has been engaged in scientific experiments and technology demonstrations essential to advancing space exploration. Glenn, who recently returned to AAMU from

Wall Street Journal Ranks North Carolina A&T Top Public HBCU

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Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 national rankings recognize North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the nation’s top public historically Black university. The ranking assesses how effectively colleges prepare their graduates for financial success, focusing on factors such as graduation rates and future earnings rather than institutional reputation or financial health. Among the 500 universities evaluated, 14 HBCUs made the list, with eight being public institutions. Following North Carolina A&T in the rankings of public HBCUs are Florida A&M University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A&M University, Tennessee State University, Savannah State University, Jackson

How the Supreme Court could reshape the 2024 race — again

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By Josh Gerstein When the Supreme Court convenes Monday to open its new term, there will be 29 days until Election Day and one question on everybody’s mind: Will the justices once again find themselves in the middle of the presidential race? Before the election, the high court could be called to resolve emergency disputes over ballot-access measures or vote-counting rules. After the election, any challenge to the outcome would likely end up with the justices. Either scenario would transform a term that so far looks sleepy into another politically explosive chapter for the court, which is controlled by a

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