Martin University, Indiana’s lone predominantly Black college, to shut down after nearly 50 years
A historically Black institution that has served underserved communities of Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly five decades is closing its doors. According to the EDU Ledger, Martin University, which had its accreditation stripped and later restored, will cease operations after a Board of Trustees vote due to what the school deemed “financial challenges.” The move comes […]
New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to halt two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes in the state. State Attorney General Letitia James said in legal challenges filed in federal court in Washington that the U.S. Department of […]
Minneapolis schools offer remote learning as tensions rise over federal immigration enforcement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis school system will offer families the option of remote learning for a month, officials said Friday, responding to concerns that children might feel unsafe venturing out in a city where tensions are high over federal immigration enforcement. Under the temporary plan, teachers will simultaneously deliver lessons from their classrooms to students […]