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by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 The report found that although Black and Hispanic people make up around 50% of NYC’s population, they account for over 80% of child welfare investigations. A concerning new report found that New York City’s child welfare investigations are disproportionately targeting low-income Black and Hispanic
by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 Ivy Harrington is preparing to represent New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant this year. HBCU basketball powerhouse Ivy Harrington was crowned as Miss New Jersey. After all her work on the court transforming Morgan State’s record, she has made a name for herself
It was almost instinctual for Ray Kelly to jump into action when he heard about a group of high school students clashing with police. He wanted to help protect the kids and de-escalate things, but instead, he watched his neighborhood burn. Unrest broke out after Freddie Gray died from spinal injuries sustained
by Daniel Johnson April 20, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history. On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history, coinciding with the 200th anniversary
by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 Although Morehouse and the mayor of Montgomery celebrated the move, residents of Columbus, Georgia, were less than pleased about the move The Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic, among the oldest HBCU rivalries, will be moving from Columbus, Georgia, to Montgomery, Alabama, for its 85th iteration, and although
by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 The Trump administration has not demonstrated that DEI college programs are violating the law, causing confusion. As the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education, it has yet to substantiate claims that these programs violate federal
by Mary Spiller April 19, 2025 Judge Arun Subramanian told Combs’ defense team, ‘It is unclear why there isn’t sufficient time to prepare’ during his ruling. Federal Judge Arun Subramanian has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to delay his sex trafficking trial on April 18. As reported by CNN, the
by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 In 1966, he became the first Black judge to sit on the Circuit Court of Maryland. George Levi Russell Jr., who became the first Black judge to sit on the Circuit Court of Maryland in 1966, died on April 12 at the age of
by Mary Spiller April 19, 2025 A woman yelled racist slurs out of her car window while sitting in a Pinole, California, parking lot. A recent video has gone viral of a woman hurling racial slurs during an argument in a public parking lot in Pinole. The April 14 incident
by Mary Spiller April 19, 2025 Gordy told news outlets about his park, Warthen RV Park, ‘We want you to leave better than you came.’ Owner of Warthen RV Park in Washington County Georgia, Josh Gordy, opened up about what it was like to create an outdoor haven for Black
by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 The report found that although Black and Hispanic people make up around 50% of NYC’s population, they account for over 80% of child welfare investigations. A concerning new report found that New York City’s child welfare investigations are disproportionately targeting low-income Black and Hispanic
by Mary Spiller April 20, 2025 Ivy Harrington is preparing to represent New Jersey in the Miss USA pageant this year. HBCU basketball powerhouse Ivy Harrington was crowned as Miss New Jersey. After all her work on the court transforming Morgan State’s record, she has made a name for herself
It was almost instinctual for Ray Kelly to jump into action when he heard about a group of high school students clashing with police. He wanted to help protect the kids and de-escalate things, but instead, he watched his neighborhood burn. Unrest broke out after Freddie Gray died from spinal injuries sustained
by Daniel Johnson April 20, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history. On April 17, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the formation of a joint commission with Haiti to examine their intertwined history, coinciding with the 200th anniversary
by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 Although Morehouse and the mayor of Montgomery celebrated the move, residents of Columbus, Georgia, were less than pleased about the move The Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic, among the oldest HBCU rivalries, will be moving from Columbus, Georgia, to Montgomery, Alabama, for its 85th iteration, and although
by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 The Trump administration has not demonstrated that DEI college programs are violating the law, causing confusion. As the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education, it has yet to substantiate claims that these programs violate federal
by Mary Spiller April 19, 2025 Judge Arun Subramanian told Combs’ defense team, ‘It is unclear why there isn’t sufficient time to prepare’ during his ruling. Federal Judge Arun Subramanian has denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to delay his sex trafficking trial on April 18. As reported by CNN, the
by Daniel Johnson April 19, 2025 In 1966, he became the first Black judge to sit on the Circuit Court of Maryland. George Levi Russell Jr., who became the first Black judge to sit on the Circuit Court of Maryland in 1966, died on April 12 at the age of
by Mary Spiller April 19, 2025 A woman yelled racist slurs out of her car window while sitting in a Pinole, California, parking lot. A recent video has gone viral of a woman hurling racial slurs during an argument in a public parking lot in Pinole. The April 14 incident
by Mary Spiller April 19, 2025 Gordy told news outlets about his park, Warthen RV Park, ‘We want you to leave better than you came.’ Owner of Warthen RV Park in Washington County Georgia, Josh Gordy, opened up about what it was like to create an outdoor haven for Black