By Jessica A. Botelho Despite rumors and misinformation, President Donald Trump recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month. As White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt promised, Trump signed a proclamation on Friday to honor the annual observance. “Every year, National Black History Month is an
By Evan Bush The Trump administration has notified more than 1,000 employees at the Environmental Protection Agency that they could be dismissed immediately. Workers who’ve been at the agency less than one year received an email last week notifying them that they
UNCF is proud today to announce a $100,000 gift from tennis champion Coco Gauff to provide scholarships for historically Black college and university (HBCU) students playing competitive tennis. “We are incredibly grateful to Coco Gauff for her generous $100,000 gift to UNCF,
By Erica Lunsford Students at P.S. 28X in Tremont celebrated the start of Black History Month on Monday with a visit from Lincoln University’s marching band. Staff at the primary school collaborated with the university to showcase some of the culture of
By Kyle T. Mosley Tristen Edgerson, a former student of Grambling State University and a graduate of McNeese State University, was ready to begin his career in sports journalism before he tragically lost his life due to a sudden brain hemorrhage. Tristen was 23
Courtesy of Morgan State University According to recent data from the American Institute for Boys and Men, Morgan State has witnessed a 25% drop in Black male enrollment since 2010. This decline surpasses the 22% drop observed across all U.S. higher education institutions. Despite
By Jasmin Caldwell A Killeen man’s journey from soldier to community advocate is making a significant impact on the future of our youth. His mission is to empower the next generation by connecting them with historically black colleges and universities. Making sure every
By Ana Swanson President Trump’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China included a little-noticed but significant change to how online purchases will be taxed when they enter the United States. One provision of Mr. Trump’s executive order will
Written By A.R. Shaw Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is considering a possible bid to become Georgia’s next Governor. Bottoms, a graduate of Douglas High School, FAMU, and Georgia State University, became a national figure in 2017 after she won the
By Ken Dilanian, Alexandra Marquez, Claretta Bellamy and Dan De Luce Federal agencies on Friday rushed to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The executive orders prompted a flurry of memos and emails obtained by NBC News that
