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Clark Atlanta Rejects Trump Claim That He ‘Saved’ the University

Campus News, Clark Atlanta Rejects Trump Claim That He ‘Saved’ the University /

By Sara Weissman Clark Atlanta University leaders have pushed back on Donald Trump’s claims that he “saved” the historically Black institution when he spoke at a rally at Georgia State University on Saturday. During the rally, the Republican presidential nominee invited up Michaelah Montgomery, a Clark Atlanta alumna and conservative activist. Trump recounted to the […]

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Bloomberg gives $600 million to Black medical schools’ endowments

Bloomberg gives $600 million to Black medical schools’ endowments, Campus News /

Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies is announcing a $600 million gift to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and the billionaire founder of Bloomberg LP, will make the announcement Tuesday in New York at the annual convention of the National Medical Association, an organization that advocates

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Howard University Celebrates 100th Homecoming October 13-20

Campus News, Howard University Celebrates 100th Homecoming October 13-20 /

By Monica Lewis With less than 100 days until Homecoming, Howard University is preparing to celebrate it’s 100th Homecoming under this year’s theme, “100th Homecoming: Howard University Yard of Fame.”  Howard Homecoming Week kicks off on Sunday, October 13 with a special Call to Chapel and the 2024 Royal Court Coronation. Additional events throughout the week

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Swoboda vs. Speed: Polish Sprinter Accepts YouTuber’s Challenge

Ewa Swoboda, IShowSpeed, Sports /

Polish sprinting sensation Ewa Swoboda has thrown down the gauntlet, accepting a challenge from internet personality IShowSpeed. The unexpected matchup will see the Olympic hopeful face off against the social media star in a highly anticipated race on August 24th. Known for her fierce competitiveness and impressive track record, Swoboda is a formidable opponent. The Olympic hopeful

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Latto Drops Tracklist for Highly Anticipated ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ Album

Latto, Music /

Rap sensation Latto has unveiled the highly anticipated tracklist for her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, set to drop this Friday. The album boasts a star-studded lineup of features and promises to be a sonic powerhouse. With 21 tracks in total, the project includes previously released hits like “Put It On Da Floor

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Nelly Arrested on Drug Charges in St. Louis

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Grammy-winning rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday morning in the St. Louis area on charges of drug possession and driving without insurance. According to local law enforcement, the musician was pulled over around 4:45 a.m. for a traffic stop. A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly yielded four ecstasy pills. Nelly was taken into custody but later released. The details

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Yared Nuguse Helped Make Team USA Olympic History With Bronze Medal At Paris Olympics

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Yared Nuguse made his dream come true in Paris on Tuesday. The American runner, who missed out on the Tokyo Olympics due to injury, finally earned an Olympic medal with an epic performance in the 1500-meter race. Nuguse, who appeared to be falling back during the race, found another gear in the final stretch and

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Omari Jones Wins The Only Medal In Boxing For Team USA At The 2024 Olympics

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American boxer Omari Jones has won the only medal in the sport for his country at the 2024 Olympics. Jones walked away with a bronze medal when he lost to Uzbekistan’s Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev in the men’s welterweight division semifinals on Tuesday. As part of the single-elimination format in the Olympics, the bronze medal goes to the

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Sonya Massey’s Family Advocating For Police Reform That Would Prevent Officers With Disturbing Records From Moving Between Departments

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The family of Sonya Massey is calling for sweeping police reforms in the wake of her death, advocating for greater accountability to prevent officers involved in cases like Massey’s from moving between departments without consequence. During her funeral last month, the 36-year-old’s father spoke firmly to one lawmaker about proposed changes. “Illinois can be No.

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Lauryn Hill And The Fugees’ Tour Has Been Abruptly Canceled 3 Days Before Kickoff, And Fans Can’t Deal

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Just as “Killing Me Softly” hinted at unexpected turns, Lauryn Hill and the Fugees have delivered a surprising twist of their own—canceling their highly anticipated 2024 tour only three days before it was set to begin. According to Variety, Ticketmaster has removed dates for the U.S. leg of the Miseducation Anniversary Tour, and music fans

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