By Travis Caldwell The evidence that Americans are gearing up for a return to normal life is growing apparent. States are relaxing capacity restrictions for public areas and private gatherings. More school districts are reopening for in-person learning. Travel is increasing, with
By Devan Cole Former President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for stricter gun laws following the mass shooting in Colorado, bemoaning what he called a national tolerance for “these kinds of random, senseless acts.” Obama said in a statement that he and
By Kevin Liptak and Jasmine Wright President Joe Biden is tasking Vice President Kamala Harris with overseeing efforts with Central American countries to stem the flow of migrants to the US southern border, the first major issue Biden has assigned directly to
By Mallika Kallingal A wave of tornadoes rolled across five southern states on Thursday, leaving at least five people dead and inflicting heavy damage in its wake, according to officials. Early Friday, the city of Newnan, Georgia, reported damage in and around
By Claire Colbert National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Mark Emmert announced Thursday that the organization has retained a law firm to help address gaps in gender equity in college sports. The news comes after the NCAA generated backlash over discrepancies between
A college ranking system has driven Google’s recruiting strategy for onboarding engineers. According to several former Google employees, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are missing from the hiring algorithm, despite the company’s promise of racial diversity and inclusion. Although there was
Today would be the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin’s 79th birthday. National Geographic’s “GENIUS: ARETHA” and Watch The Bands, an online platform that focuses on preserving and promoting the marching band and dance culture of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),
As the first Black realtor with 55 years of experience, LEGACY Home Loans’ Founder & CEO Ben Slayton is all too familiar with the challenges African Americans face while working in mortgage and real estate. Slayton and other leaders at LEGACY are
The inspiring story of Shaw University, the first historically black college in the South, is told in “Shaw Rising.” Founded in North Carolina in 1865 by Dr. Henry Martin Tupper who served as a chaplain in the Union Army during the Civil
A Toni Morrison Writing Program will be established at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) in honor of the writer and her former student, MacKenzie Scott. The announcement came from PVAMU President Ruth J. Simmons. $3 million in donations will be designated to
