By Kathryn Watson President Trump on Monday removed the director of the Office of Government Ethics, the independent agency responsible for overseeing ethics rules and financial disclosures for the executive branch. “OGE has been notified that the President is removing David Huitema
By LaShawn Hudson Duke University professor Deondra Rose understands the importance of protecting, investing and celebrating the legacy of historically black colleges and universities. Itâs something that she wants readers of her latest book to understand as well. In the book titled âThe Power
By Janelle Griffith and Minyvonne Burke Sonya Masseyâs family has reached a $10 million settlement more than six months after she was shot and killed in her Illinois home by a deputy responding to her call about a possible prowler. Lawyers for Masseyâs family and attorneys for
California Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson introduced The Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program (AB 335), a bill that builds on the foundation of the stateâs new recognition of Black-Serving institutions. As of Jan.1, to qualify as a California Black-Serving institution (BSI), an institution
President Donald Trump is promising tax debt forgiveness to millions of working families and retirees who need relief from IRS collection. Trump announced on Tuesday his plan to expand the IRS Fresh Start Program and forgive over $300 million in taxpayer debt
By Jennifer Roberts Concerns are being raised about funding for higher education campuses. This comes as the White House continues efforts to cut costs that could be critical for college campuses. One Historically Black College and University is already preparing in the event some funds are no longer
By Curtis Bunn More than a century after the NAACP adopted âLift Every Voice and Singâ as the âBlack national anthem,â the song has sparked social media-fueled backlash in the lead-up to Sundayâs Super Bowl in New Orleans. Rep. Lauren Boebert said on X that thereâs
By Kristen Welker and Kaitlyn Schwanemann Amanda Gorman made her voice heard in January 2021 while reading the poem for President Joe Bidenâs inauguration. Four years later, sheâs helping children find their voice with her new picture book, âGirls on the Rise.â With illustrations from
By Rashad Grove The formation of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has been critical to the development of Black life in America. Alongside houses of worship and business entities, HBCUs are some of the oldest institutions perpetually owned and managed by
By Dantee Ramos On Saturday, the first intercollegiate womenâs flag football game in Alabama occurred between Huntingdon College and HBCU Alabama State University. The inaugural match for both teams follows the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Associationâs decision to add womenâs flag football to seven CIAA institutions in October, per Blavity.
