Lawson State Community College has announced an exciting partnership with Uwill, a leading provider of student mental health solutions. Uwill will offer comprehensive mental health and wellness services to its students. This initiative comes at no cost to students and provides access to private, secure, and confidential support through the Uwill online platform. Recognizing the […]
In an address, President Joe Biden marked the annual celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, emphasizing their vital role in shaping American society and promoting educational equity. His message was part of the National HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference, Monday, September 16,
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Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested Monday night in New York following a grand jury indictment. According to The New York Times, the music mogul was taken into police custody at a Manhattan hotel. Tuesday morning, more details came out about what Diddy is charged with and the entire indictment has been released. He is expected to appear
Courtesy of the Howard University Newsroom Staff August 19, 2024 – This Fall, Howard University will present The International Black Writers Festival, an initiative of the University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (MSRC.) This year’s third annual festival brings together writers, academics, critics, and artists in conversation about the diversity, complexity, and beauty of writing the global Black experience. The
By Arit John Four years ago, North Carolina voters handed Democrats one of the party’s toughest losses and one of its most consequential wins. Despite years of Democrats hoping that changing demographics in the fast-growing state would tip the presidential race, Donald Trump defeated Joe Biden here by 1 point, his narrowest winning margin in the country. But further down the
By David Koenig Blue-collar workers from Boeing walked picket lines in the Pacific Northwest instead of building airplanes on Friday after they overwhelmingly rejected a proposed contract that would have raised their wages by 25% over four years. The strike by 33,000 machinists will not disrupt airline flights anytime soon, but it is expected to shut down
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By Rebecca Grapevine Updated COVID vaccines, slated to hit shelves this week, could come with serious sticker shock for more than a million Georgians who don’t have health insurance. The shots will cost around $201.99 for uninsured patients paying out of pocket at CVS, spokesperson Amy Thibault said. The newly approved COVID vaccines should provide
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With awards season officially in full swing, you already know our fave Black stars are getting ready to serve major looks at the myriad of red carpets to come over the next few months. Read more…
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Sean P. Diddy Combs, 54, was arrested in New York City on Monday after months of sexual assault allegations, lawsuits, and a federal investigation leading up to a grand jury indictment. Read more…
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Two months after the death of Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar, a medical examiner’s report in Alabama has revealed that the reality TV personality died from carbon monoxide poisoning. According to TMZ, the report states that Jabbar’s blood contained 64% carboxyhemoglobin when she died. That’s significantly higher than the average level of carbon
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