National News

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Center for Journalism and Democracy Host Third Annual Democracy Summit

By Larry J. Sanders The Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) welcomed journalists from across the country to its third annual Democracy Summit, a day-long convening of both beginner and veteran journalists seeking to address some of their field’s – and the nation’s – most pressing issues. The theme of this year’s Summit, “Covering Oligarchy,” […]

Nikole Hannah-Jones, Center for Journalism and Democracy Host Third Annual Democracy Summit Read More »

Frederick Douglass Library chosen as a patent and trademark center for entrepreneurs

Courtesy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore UMES becomes fifth HBCU to receive U.S. Patent Office designation Aspiring entrepreneurs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore – and in the local community – now have a place to help them create their next big idea. In July, UMES became the fifth HBCU designated as

Frederick Douglass Library chosen as a patent and trademark center for entrepreneurs Read More »

Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes

By Megan Sayles Hurricane Helene touched down in Florida on Sept. 26 as a Category 4 storm that devastated communities across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service deemed it among the most powerful storms to hit the United States with days of torrential rainfall and powerful

Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes Read More »

United Way’s Women United Group Amplifies, Advances, and Advocates Change in Childcare

“Having the means to afford childcare was a big challenge for me then, and decades later, it remains a challenge for too many mothers today. It is extremely expensive. Quality childcare today can cost $500 a week. How can parents afford it, especially when they have more than one child?”  —Women United Executive Council member

United Way’s Women United Group Amplifies, Advances, and Advocates Change in Childcare Read More »

HBCU band selected to perform at 137th Rose Parade

Courtesy of Morgan State University  In the follow-up to a momentous performance in France as the first-ever HBCU band to participate in the annual D-Day memorial parade, Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine marching band will add another historic first to its already impressive list of achievements. During a special halftime presentation at Morgan’s 2024

HBCU band selected to perform at 137th Rose Parade Read More »

Harris to propose new Medicare home care benefit for seniors

By Megan Messerly Kamala Harris during a Tuesday appearance on “The View” is expected to announce a new policy aimed at helping families care for aging seniors. The vice president will propose establishing a home care benefit through Medicare focused on helping families afford the cost of caring for seniors at home instead of in

Harris to propose new Medicare home care benefit for seniors Read More »

Wall Street Journal Ranks North Carolina A&T Top Public HBCU

Courtesy of North Carolina A&T State University The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 national rankings recognize North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University as the nation’s top public historically Black university. The ranking assesses how effectively colleges prepare their graduates for financial success, focusing on factors such as graduation rates and future earnings rather than institutional reputation

Wall Street Journal Ranks North Carolina A&T Top Public HBCU Read More »

How the Supreme Court could reshape the 2024 race — again

By Josh Gerstein When the Supreme Court convenes Monday to open its new term, there will be 29 days until Election Day and one question on everybody’s mind: Will the justices once again find themselves in the middle of the presidential race? Before the election, the high court could be called to resolve emergency disputes

How the Supreme Court could reshape the 2024 race — again Read More »

Justice Department launches first federal review of 1921 Tulsa race massacre

By Reuters and Michelle Garcia The U.S. Justice Department has launched a review and evaluation of the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke said. The massacre started on May 31, 1921, when white attackers killed as many as 300 people, most of them Black, in Tulsa’s prosperous Greenwood neighborhood, which had gained the nickname

Justice Department launches first federal review of 1921 Tulsa race massacre Read More »

Eric Adams’s future in question as legal woes threaten to mount

By Hanna Trudo Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams is fighting for his political life as he finds himself in the middle of a legal firestorm, raising questions about how much longer he can hold on to power. Adams was indicted last week by the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office in a wide-ranging federal corruption probe, the culmination

Eric Adams’s future in question as legal woes threaten to mount Read More »

Verified by MonsterInsights