Dr. Willie Underwood III, a urological surgeon and Morehouse alum, will lead the American Medical Association as its incoming president. Underwood became the official President-elect last June during the 2025 AMA meeting in Chicago. There, his fellow medical professionals voted for him to lead the association into its next era. Underwood brings over a quarter-century of experience […]
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SUBR chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a significant impact on protecting and influencing Black culture in many different ways. Beyond academics, these institutions have poured into and invested in students’ everyday
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By Frank Thorp V, Inshara Ali and Raquel Coronell Uribe WASHINGTON — Aliyah Rahman, a Minnesota woman whom Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., took as her guest to the State of the Union address Tuesday, needed hospital treatment after she was arrested during the speech, Rahman and Omar said. Rahman silently stood up during the part of President Donald Trump’s
The latest push to secure state funding for a new multi-purpose stadium for Jackson State University has stalled once again. According to a report from WLBT 3 in Jackson, House Bill 117 — introduced during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session by Representative Robert Johnson — has died in committee. The measure would have appropriated $40 million
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It was a rough day for the two-seeds on Day 3 of the CIAA Basketball Tournament, finding themselves on the losing end of three of the four matchups in their respective debuts. This includes a Virginia Union team, losing in the final seconds of what was not only the Game of the Tournament, but possibly
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A bill that aimed to jumpstart plans for a new multi-purpose stadium at Jackson State has died in committee. House Bill 117, introduced by Rep. Robert Johnson (D-Natchez) during the 2026 Legislative Session, failed to advance this week, according to WLBT. The proposal called for a $40 million appropriation from the state’s general fund to
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The statistics surrounding asthma in the United States are more than just numbers – they represent a significant and ongoing public health crisis. With over 25 million Americans navigating this chronic condition and more than 3,500 losing their lives to it annually, the stakes are incredibly high for families across the nation. However, the burden
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The Michael film HBCU bands showcase is more than a promotional rollout. It is a cultural alignment between the global legacy of Michael Jackson and the precision, power, and pageantry embedded in HBCU marching band tradition. As anticipation builds for Michael, the upcoming biographical film from Lionsgate, three elite HBCU programs stepped forward to reinterpret
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Three HBCUs are using their talents to celebrate the upcoming release of Michael. Florida A&M University’s The Marching 100, Jackson State University’s The Sonic Boom of the South and Southern University’s The Human Jukebox were tapped to take part in “Michael Celebrates: Legacy, Artistry, Culture.” Part of Lionsgate’s celebration of Black History Month, the event
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Laila Thompson-Wainer, who is a former fiancée of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson, claims he cheated on her the day he proposed, texting his ex in the morning of the proposal and again after he got engaged. Thompson-Wainer shared a video on social media for the proposal’s anniversary, detailing what she claims is
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