Harris says verdict in Chauvin trial ‘will not heal the pain that existed for generations’ By Kevin Liptak Vice President Kamala Harris said Tuesday the country is hungry for justice following the death of George Floyd, but acknowledged even a verdict finding
Hattie McDaniel and Kerry Washington are two performers who have broken the glass ceiling and overcome obstacles to achieve a level of fame that most people only dream of. The first African American woman to win an Oscar, McDaniel was awarded Best
Analysis by Stephen Collinson America is being forced to confront a basic failure to keep its own citizens safe with a murderous daily churn of mass shootings and the nation on edge for the end of the trial into George Floyd‘s murder.
By Sana Noor Haq A bike can take you a long way quickly. As well taking you to new places and spaces. It’s a journey cyclist Ayesha McGowan is experiencing both professionally — and emotionally. When McGowan chats to CNN Sport she’s
By Priscilla Alvarez The Biden administration is considering pressing Guatemala to address governance issues in the country, ranging from investment to corruption, according to a source familiar with the deliberations at the White House, highlighting just one of the delicate negotiations Vice
Target is making higher education more affordable this fall for 1,000 African American students at more than a dozen HBCUs by providing scholarships of up to $5,000. Target has been a longstanding donor and partner of United Negro College Fund (UNCF) for
By Betsy Klein The White House on Monday backtracked after President Joe Biden over the weekend described the influx of migrant children on the country’s southern border as a “crisis,” in what appeared to be a notable shift in language. The President’s
Financial firm Morgan Stanley recently announced it is partnering with HBCUs, offering $12 million to support a total of 60 full scholarships for students enrolled in Howard University, Spelman College and Morehouse College. Morgan Stanley and Spelman College announced the first cohort
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will host the Dow Jones News Fund HBCU Digital Media Institute on May 26-28. The virtual event consists of three days of digital media training for 25 students. Those who are chosen
The Urban League of Middle Tennessee (ULMT) announced a virtual event it will be hosting featuring Marc Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League. President Clifton Harris and the ULMT Board of Directors will be a part of this virtual meet and
