By Sahil Kapur WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump gave a triumphal State of the Union speech Tuesday, proclaiming that he has ushered in a “golden age of America” while taunting Democrats in the chamber and blaming the country’s problems on them. The speech
By Marybeth Gasman, Jesse Jackson’s passing invites reflection on both his national leadership and its origins. Before he became a presidential candidate, before the Rainbow-PUSH Coalition, and before he emerged as one of the most visible civil rights leaders of the late 20th century, Jackson’s political
By John Wawrow and Melissa Goldin The U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday. “We are sincerely grateful for the invitation extended to our
By Gary Grumbach and Ryan J. Reilly A federal magistrate judge on Tuesday rescinded the Trump administration’s ability to examine data seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson last month, saying he would “conduct an independent judicial review” of the materials obtained by the Justice
Special Note: Black Oakwood University students and faculty have a rich history of protest and fighting tirelessly for their civil rights. There is much to omit for timeliness and length of the following story of the University’s founding. Oakwood University has a
If you love to party with a purpose, then Atlanta’s inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST needs to be on your radar. Presented by Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative in conjunction with the City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens, this benefit concert is billed as the biggest HBCU fundraiser in
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. The WYSO effort safeguards at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities. In recognition of Black History Month, their series Legacy
A fast-food chain’s commitment to the community runs deeper than just providing a quick meal. McDonald’s USA has teamed up with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help HBCU students begin and further their higher education journeys. The Black & Positively Golden
By Stefania Palma FedEx has sued the US government for a refund on Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, the first large American company to do so since the Supreme Court found the sweeping levies illegal. The company on Monday filed a lawsuit with
Grace Baptist Church felt different that weekend. Not just busy. Not just full. But purposeful. From the moment the doors opened, the energy of legacy, ambition, and love for our children filled every hallway and handshake. The second annual Grace HBCU Weekend
