‘The Price Of Excellence’ Documentary Details Historic Underfunding Of HBCUs
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 12, 2025 The documentary was made in partnership with U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams. A new documentary is highlighting the systemic underfunding for HBCUs. Alma Adams, a U.S. Congresswoman for North Carolina’s 12th district, has partnered with The Century Foundation to bring “The Price Of Excellence” to the big screen. Adams appeared […]
TikTok’s Shavone Charles Departs D&I Post To Launch Fashion Series
by Sharelle B. McNair September 12, 2025 Prior to bringing her expertise to TikTok, Charles worked with other major platforms like Twitter, Instagram and photo-editing app VSCO, where she held the title director of consumer communications for two years. TikTok’s Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Multicultural Communications, Shavone Charles, is leaving the social […]
The Knight Foundation Commits $19.8M To Turn Detroit Into A ‘Vibrant And Thriving’ Community
by Jeroslyn JoVonn September 12, 2025 Detroit will undergo a nearly $20 million facelift thanks to the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Detroit will receive nearly $20 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support new investments into the city’s art, technology, and public spaces. Announced on Sept. 7 […]
Officials plead for help in finding Charlie Kirk’s shooter
A palm print. A shoe impression. And a high-powered rifle found in a wooded area. Those are among the clues authorities laid out as they pleaded for the public’s help to find the person who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk before dropping from a Utah university campus roof and vanishing. The search continued early Friday, nearly two […]