Part of my role as 21Ninety’s Editor-at-Large is paying attention to the cultural shifts that are not only happening in real time, but reshaping what the future looks like for Black women. Right now, one of the most exciting shifts is happening in women’s sports. From sold-out arenas to tunnel fits that rival fashion week, […]
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) once again made vital connections between its member institutions and key government and corporate officials during its annual Presidents & Chancellors Fly-In (Fly-In) recently. The Fly-In is a pivotal event for presidents and chancellors from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) and predominantly Black institutions (PBIs). It facilitates
By Dennis Romero, Daniel Arkin, Peter Nicholas and Amanda Terkel Amid the long lines and delays at the country’s airports, travelers say they feel deeply sympathetic to the airline workers who have been caught up in the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security — and deeply frustrated with politicians in Washington for letting it all happen. “These are the people who
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Student leaders and alumni at Kentucky State University met to strategize amendments to a state Senate bill they say could change the identity of the commonwealth’s only public historic Black university. Senate Bill 185, which passed unanimously in the Senate, would define K-State’s mission as a land grant polytechnic institution. Student leaders say the polytechnic
By Courtney Kube and Julia Ainsley WASHINGTON — ICE agents will be stationed outside graduation events for the nation’s newest Marines to identify whether any of their family members are undocumented, according to the Marine Corps. As the U.S. continues the war in Iran, the Marine Corps has boosted protection measures on bases, requiring everyone to present REAL
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Courtesy of the United Negro College Fund UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) announced the launch of the HBCU Future Leaders Institute, a new in-person leadership experience taking place during the UNITE 2026 Summit. Hosted by ICB, UNITE serves as a national convening focused on advancing leadership, innovation and long-term institutional capacity across HBCUs. The HBCU
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Jackson State head coach Mo Williams has officially stepped down from his position to become an assistant coach at Kentucky, marking the end of his four-year tenure leading the Tigers. In a statement released Monday, Williams expressed gratitude to Jackson State Vice President of Athletics Ashley Robinson and the JSU community for the opportunity to lead
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A Bardstown High School substitute teacher has reportedly been arrested and charged with sexual abuse for engaging in a sexual relationship with one of the students. Mary “Hanna” Mattingly, 31, was arrested on Monday. The charges against Mattingly include sexual abuse and the use of electronic communications to entice, lure, or coerce a minor to
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Michael Vick is fully immersed in his latest challenge — turning around Norfolk State’s football program — but he hasn’t ruled out a future return to the professional sidelines. In a recent interview on NewsNation Live with Connell McShane, Vick opened up about his ambitions as a coach and shared his thoughts on the NFL’s
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British social media personality Lily Phillips appears to have found love. It is keeping her new man out of the public eye for the time being by gradually introducing him to her millions of online fans via a string of intimate posts from Australia. Phillips, 24, posted several Instagram Stories featuring a man whose identity
