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D.C. area HBCUs create home base for student veterans and dependents

By Deborah Bailey Veterans and their dependents are flocking to college classrooms after enlistment days are over, thanks to educational benefits available to most veterans and their families after honorable discharge from military service. The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007 is sending veterans and their families to college in record numbers. The Washington, D.C. region’s three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have rolled out the welcome mat to hundreds of veterans and dependents this fall, with specialized outreach to and services for those honorably discharged men and women and their families. Only one in three veterans holds

Howard Alumnus to Establish HBCU Scholarship Fund After NFL Lawsuit

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By Ashley Brown In a significant development for aspiring sports journalists from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Howard alumnus and former NFL media reporter Jim Trotter has plans to create a scholarship fund supported by his recent lawsuit settlement with the National Football League. Earlier this month, Trotter settled in a retaliation lawsuit he filed against the NFL after alleging racial discrimination within the organization. Although the specific terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, Trotter revealed via social media that the NFL will contribute to the scholarship initiative to support HBCU students pursuing careers in sports journalism. Details of

Some Democrats blame party’s position on transgender rights in part for Harris’ loss

By Matt Lavietes Desperate for answers on what went wrong on Election Day, finger-pointing among Democrats and media pundits has been swift. Many — in private — are holding President Joe Biden responsible. Others are blaming the operatives who have run the party’s last several campaigns. But some are pointing to an issue with far less power in American politics: transgender rights. “The Democrats have to stop pandering to the far left,” Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., told The New York Times on Wednesday. “I don’t want to discriminate against anybody, but I don’t think biological boys should be playing in girls’ sports.” Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass.,

Biden and Trump to Meet Today, Honoring a Presidential Tradition

By Tamara Keith Former and future President Donald Trump is set to visit his old office today, the Oval Office. President Biden invited his predecessor and successor for what is a ceremonial tradition meant to signal the desire for a smooth and peaceful transfer of power. In 2020, Trump refused to accept the results of the election and did not invite Biden to the Oval Office. But in 2016, then-President Barack Obama sat next to Trump in the Oval Office just two days after Trump beat Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. Sitting side by side, Trump called Obama a “very good man,” said

Justice Department says Mississippi Senate paid a Black attorney less than her white colleagues for years

By Raquel Coronell Uribe The Department of Justice sued the Mississippi Senate on Friday, alleging that it discriminated against a Black employee for years by paying her “significantly less” than her white colleagues. The DOJ said the state Senate’s Legal Services Office paid a Black staff attorney about half the salary of her white peers, in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The lawsuit said Kristie Metcalfe, who has since left her job, received compensation well below that of her white co-workers. Before Metcalfe’s hiring, the office had only employed white attorneys. Near the end of her employment, in 2019, the office hired a white

Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton ‘at the nearest plantation’

By Char Adams, Maya Eaglin and Zinhle Essamuah Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.” The messages came just hours after the polarized presidential election came to a close this week. On Wednesday morning, Monùt Miller, a publicist from Atlanta, was reeling over Donald Trump winning the White House when she received a text message from an unknown phone number. “Our Executive Slaves will come get you in a Brown Van,” the message read, “be prepared to be searched down once you’ve enter the plantation.”

Biden, Harris to appear together at Veterans Day ceremony

By Brett Samuels President Biden and Vice President Harris will make their first public appearance together since last week’s Election when the two leaders attend a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Biden and Harris will participate in a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff will also attend, the White House said. Harris will also attend Biden’s remarks at the amphitheater at Arlington cemetery. Harris last week lost the presidential election to President-elect Trump, with Trump winning all seven battleground states. He is also on track to win the popular vote. Finger-pointing has ensued over who was most to blame for

Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing — for the 3rd time

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By Alina Selyukh Amazon workers at a warehouse in Alabama should get a third opportunity to vote on unionizing, a federal labor judge has ruled. The vote is not expected any time soon, however, as the legal process drags on. The warehouse in Bessemer made history as the site of the very first union election by Amazon workers, in 2021. But the outcome was not historic: workers voted against unionizing. U.S. labor officials later ruled that Amazon improperly influenced the vote, and workers voted a second time in 2022. The outcome remained too close to call for years, with hundreds of ballots challenged by either

Boeing machinists approve contract, bringing an end to a bruising seven-week strike

By Joel Rose Boeing machinists voted to approve a contract offer on Monday, closing the book on a bruising strike that lasted more than 53 days. The agreement, which had the backing of the union’s leadership, was approved by 59% of members who voted. “This is a victory,” said Jon Holden, the president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751, as he announced the results late Monday night at the union’s hall in Seattle. “We can hold our heads high. We all stood strong, and we achieved something that we hadn’t achieved the last 22 years.” The deal will

Former PVAMU President Receives National Humanities Medal from President Biden

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Courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Ruth J. Simmons, the eighth president of Prairie View A&M University and the first woman to hold the position in the institution’s history, was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Joe during a ceremony at the White House. The medal honors individuals who have profoundly enriched the understanding of the human condition through contributions to history and cultural access. Simmons’ Impact Dr. Simmons’ receipt of the National Humanities Medal is a testament to her groundbreaking leadership and dedication to education. Under her guidance, Prairie View A&M saw significant advancements, including a remarkable 40% growth

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