The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic āI Have a Dreamā speech in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He chose that location in part to honor President Abraham Lincoln as āa great American, in whose symbolic shadow
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ByĀ Sarah Lemire Every four years on January 20, a newly-elected president is sworn into office on what’s known as Inauguration Day in a tradition that’s been observed since 1789. Presidential electionsĀ occur every four years, on the first Tuesday in November, when U.S.
Courtesy of Tennessee State University HBCU Tennessee State University has removed its band band director amidst an investigation, according to a news release. Tennessee State Interim President Dewayne Tucker stated that Reginald McDonald had been placed on administrative leave while the school
By Stephen J. Gaither One of the most thrilling players in the history of the sport, Norfolk State head football coachĀ Michael VickĀ has been selected as a member of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class. The National Football Foundation and College
By Kiya Wimbush Happy Founders Day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc! Celebrating 105 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and finer womanhood. In honor of Founders Day, here are five oh-so-sweet ladies ofĀ Zeta Phi Beta. Tatyana Ali When naming
ByĀ Jo Yurcaba A Dallas lawmaker got engaged to his partner in the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Tuesday. State Rep. Venton Jones, a Democrat who becameĀ one of the first out Black gay menĀ ever elected to the Texas Legislature in November 2022,
As students, faculty, and community members prepare for a new academic semester, the University of the District of Columbia is set to host an impactful event focused on mindfulness, learning, and empowerment. TheĀ Pre-Inauguration Community Gathering & Teach-InĀ is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16,
By Emily Mercer Meeting the demand for tomorrow’s energy workforce begins with the development of STEM programs that inspire and prepare today’s youth. TheĀ Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Clean Energy Education Prizeāfirst launched in March 2023āempowers HBCUs to lead this effort.
By Patricia McDougall On Jan. 11 the 7th Annual Martin Luther King Holiday D.C. Prayer Breakfast was held at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C.Ā Under the theme of āCommit to Noble Struggle for Equal Rights,ā several clergy, dignitaries and community
By Kiya Robinson MSNBC President Rashida Jones announced yesterday that she isĀ stepping down from the positionĀ after four years. Jones made history as the first Black executive to lead a major U.S. television news network. Rebecca Kutler has been named as interim president.
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