By RaNeeka Witty Following a week of notable decisions from the Supreme Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a powerful dissent on Friday, June 30, in reaction to the denial of a cert petition that the Howard University School of Law Civil Rights
By David K. Li Pioneering gold medal-winning gymnast Gabby Douglas hinted Thursday that she’s attempting an Olympics comeback with hopes of competing in next summer’s Games. Douglas posted pictures of herself back in the gym, telling her 1.5 million Instagram followers that she’s in
Courtesy of Jackson State University Jackson State University’s Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Speech Communications (EFLSC) held its annual EFLSC Week titled “For THEE Culture ” March 27-March 31. The week hosted JSU students, faculty, staff and alums as they explored the JSU world
Courtesy of Hampton University The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) hosted a grand opening to reveal its new patient garden, Emma’s Sensory Garden that was named for a former patient, Emma Lednick. The event was attended by about 100 people, including
Courtesy of Texas College Numerous Social Work Club students participated in the Poverty Simulation hosted by the East Texas Human Needs Network this spring. The poverty simulation experience is deigned to help audiences begin to understand what it might be like to
By Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D. The Supreme Court today delivered a ruling that would have significantly reduced the financial burden faced by graduates across the United States and eliminated remaining debt for others. Like many other Historically Black Institutions, Coppin State University
Courtesy of Bluefield State Graham High School grad Emily Shupe is a student who flourishes in learning. A rising junior at Bluefield State University, Shupe recently received a NASA West Virginia Space Grant research award, and she’s being considered for early admission
Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith University Congresswoman Alma Adams and Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) held the second of four “Focus on Food” meetings at Johnson C. Smith University on Thursday, June 29, 2023. “I’d like to extend a special welcome to Congresswoman
By Donna Bradby The Common Thread Theatre Collective, a joint venture between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and Davidson College, will present “How to Make an American Son,” a new play by Christopher Oscar Peña and directed by Holly Nañes.
By E.R. Shipp Chief Justice John Roberts has convinced himself the United States has reached the Promised Land, while those of us focused on social justice are still climbing the rough side of the mountain. Viewing the world from his differently focused