By Candace McDuffie On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 by representing the administration at a ceremony located at ground zero. The event took place at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum, with politicians like Gov. Kathy
Texas State Representative Senfronia Thompson remembers when her grandparents had to save pennies so they could pay a poll tax in order to vote. Congress passed the Voting Rights Act on August 6, 1965, which outlawed Jim Crow restrictions like literacy tests
Courtesy of West Virginia State University Fall is the time of year when Cooperative Extension professionals across the Southern region gather to network, share resources, build partnerships and address emerging issues affecting our communities as a collective unit. Members of the Southern
By Noah A. McGee Nearly two years ago, Mel Tucker signed a 10-year, $95 million contract to stay on as the head football coach at Michigan State University. He instantly became one of the highest-paid coaches in all of college sports and easily the
By Nicky Zizaza This weekend’s United Negro College Fund Baltimore Mayor’s Masked Ball was aimed at fundraising for Black college students. WJZ is the proud media sponsor of the gala. For more than 70 years, the United Negro College Fund has pledged
Several exceptional Morgan State University students have earned national recognition distinctions to mark the beginning of the fall 2023 academic year. These scholars are shining examples of Morgan’s commitment to fostering excellence, as they embark on prestigious fellowships that promise to enrich
By Angel Higgins Tennessee State University senior ZaKiya Hamza is one step closer to achieving her dream of becoming a nurse practitioner.  The nursing major was recently awarded the BlueCross Power of We Scholarship. A video, two essays, and two recommendation letters later,
Courtesy of Xavier University of Louisiana For nearly 100 years, Xavier University of Louisiana has educated the next generation of leaders and agents of positive change by providing resources developed to uplift and elevate the students who walk its hallowed halls. One
Courtesy of Virginia Union University VUU faculty and staff came together to raise funds in support of student scholarships to help support the university’s mission to develop scholars, leaders and lifelong learners. “On behalf of the faculty and staff Philanthropy Committee I would
By Brittany Bailer The Howard University School of Education is excited to collaborate with the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI) to drive greater equity in K-12 administration and build pathways toward leadership for educators. The IEI is a national school superintendent think tank working
