When climate disaster becomes more frequent, it could be easy to jump to hopeful visions of the future. One of the most damaging presumptions, however, is the budding concept of a climate-change-resilient safe haven. At first assumption, it would make sense to believe inland, less vulnerable cities could be immune to climate disaster. Shielded from […]
The family of Hamilton and MJ the Musical Broadway dancer Zelig Williams is speaking out two weeks after his disappearance. According to Variety, Williams was last seen on Oct. 3 at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, a statement from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department noted. The car he was driving was found in a parking lot for the
While TV fans were first introduced to Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory through 50 Cent’s Starz series, BMF, this kingpin has been a mythical figure in hip-hop culture for decades. In the 1990s and 2000s, Big Meech was known throughout Detroit and Atlanta as the founder of the Black Mafia Family. In its latter years, the
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Victoria Monét is not shying away from conversations about her bisexuality. In a sit-down interview with The Standard, the “On My Mama” singer talked about exploring her sexuality and sensuality in her music. “It’s probably coming out now because I’m a bit of a late bloomer. I was super rigid growing up, anything sensual I
In a landmark achievement for Elizabeth City State University, the Federal Aviation Administration has granted the institution a certificate of authorization to operate its advanced drone across North Carolina. This groundbreaking development marks a significant step forward in ECSU’s drone program, enhancing both training and research capabilities. In collaboration with a partner, ECSU successfully secured
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In a recent sermon that has captured widespread attention, Pastor Robert Edwards of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, went viral after repeatedly using the phrase “No Diddy” to emphasize the importance of abstinence until marriage. As the vice president for enrollment services and retention at the historically Black college, Edwards provided candid advice to students
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Vice President Kamala Harris, an esteemed alumna of Howard University, did not attend the university’s 100th homecoming celebration this past weekend. Instead, she extended her support through an exclusive letter published in The Hilltop on Saturday. In her letter dated October 19, Harris reflected on her time at Howard, where she graduated in 1986, stating
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Spelman College announced Friday that President Dr. Helene D. Gayle is taking an immediate personal leave of absence from the nation’s leading historically Black college for women. No specific reasons were provided for her departure. Dr. Gayle took office as Spelman College’s 11th president in July 2022. She made history as the first medical doctor
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At least seven people died on Saturday after a boat dock collapsed during an annual celebration on Georgia‘s Sapelo Island. Captain Chris Hodge with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said 20 people ended up in the water after the ferry dock gangway collapsed on the island in McIntosh County. Hundreds had gathered on the
One of North Carolina‘s most popular holiday events is coming back as the region recovers from Hurricane Helene. Biltmore Estate, which will also reopen on Nov. 2, went to Instagram to announce that it’s bringing back the beloved tradition, Christmas at Biltmore. “For more than 125 years, Biltmore has been a witness to the resilience
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