A New Jersey family mourning the loss of a loved one got a disturbing surprise when they went to pay their last respects – and now they are looking to the courts to help them seek justice. Read more…
Last month, an intense interview between “CBS Mornings” co-anchor Tony Dokoupil and author Ta-Nehisi Coates went viral after the two sparred over Coates’ perspective in his latest book “The Message.” Read more…
Alabama A&M University has announced the selection of its inaugural cohort for the National Science Foundation Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minor Participation Bridge to Doctorate Program. This initiative aims to foster diversity in the STEM fields by equipping students with essential academic and research skills necessary for pursuing doctoral degrees. The NSF granted Alabama
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In response to the rapid integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence in educational settings, Norfolk State University’s Writing Center has launched a comprehensive suite of initiatives aimed at providing targeted support to both faculty and students. These efforts reflect the institution’s commitment to navigating the new challenges that AI presents in the academic landscape. As the
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A WNBA veteran of 16 seasons is bringing her knowledge of the game and work ethic to an HBCU women’s basketball program. Long-time WNBA forward Candice Dupree comes to Tennessee State University following two years with the San Antonio Spurs player development staff ready to help the Tigers, picked 10th in the Ohio Valley Conference’s
After the reports first surfaced earlier this year, Netflix has officially confirmed a second season of Beef and its four principal stars– Oscar Issac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny. What will ‘Beef’ Season 2 be about? Plot details are vague at this time, but here’s what we know so far through the official
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The inconvenient truth of climate-fiction (cli-fi) films—both in front of and behind the camera—is that they’re too white. For flicks with the potential to raise awareness and motivate action about a climate crisis that affects all of humanity, it would help if at least some of the cast, directors, producers, or writers represented more of
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Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is set to join the Kansas City Chiefs as they finalize a trade with the Tennessee Titans. Trade details between the Chiefs and Titans League sources confirmed the news with ESPN’s Adam Schefter, stating that the Titans would also receive a conditional fourth-round pick in the trade, which is expected to
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A new report from the Humanities Indicators project at the American Academy of Arts & Sciences has examined trends in humanities degree completion at historically Black colleges and universities over the past 25 years. In 2022, HBCUs awarded 2,907 bachelor’s degrees in humanities fields. This was a 15 percent decrease from the recent high of 3,434 degrees
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Courtesy of Spelman College Glamour Magazine recently selected Ava Flanigan, C’2027, as one of its 2024 College Women of the Year: STEM Edition. Flanigan was recognized for breaking barriers, setting new standards and making a positive impact in her community. For over 60 years, Glamour has celebrated exceptional undergraduate students through its College Women of the Year
