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ESPN’s First Take crew to make appearance at Clark Atlanta to wrap HBCU tour

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ESPN’s signature morning debate show, First Take, featuring commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith and host Molly Qerim, today announced three live shows on-site at historically Black colleges and universities this fall.   Historic Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University make up one of the world’s oldest and largest associations of HBCUs. On this […]

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Building at struggling HBCU Knoxville College destroyed in fire

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By Phil Helsel A long-shuttered administration building at struggling Knoxville College, a historically Black institution, was destroyed in a fire Monday night, officials said. There were no injuries in the blaze, which erupted at around 8:30 p.m. ET on the campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, which has had its buildings boarded up to prevent break-ins and fires,

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Fayetteville State University Designated as Regional Hub for NCInnovation

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Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University has been named the newest regional hub for NCInnovation, an initiative promoting applied research across North Carolina’s public universities. This new designation is expected to foster the development of high-growth businesses and create new jobs throughout the Sandhills region. In a statement celebrating this achievement, FSU Chancellor

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Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing — for the 3rd time

Amazon ordered to let workers vote on unionizing — for the 3rd time, Business, National News /

By Alina Selyukh Amazon workers at a warehouse in Alabama should get a third opportunity to vote on unionizing, a federal labor judge has ruled. The vote is not expected any time soon, however, as the legal process drags on. The warehouse in Bessemer made history as the site of the very first union election

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UDC Homecoming Week, “Firebird Reunion” to Celebrate Community, Legacy and the Path Ahead

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Courtesy of the University of the District of Columbia It’s a Firebird Reunion! The University of the District of Columbia’s Homecoming 2024, running Nov. 9-Nov. 16, will honor UDC’s proud legacy as the District’s only public university and the nation’s second-oldest HBCU, with roots dating back to 1851. To celebrate, we are inviting every member

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Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to ‘peace through strength’ approach

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By Tara Suter Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election. “Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory! I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end

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Tyrese Gibson’s Net Worth May Shock You: Here’s How He Got So Rich

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Singer and actor Tyrese Gibson has been a master of entertainment for over twenty years. Since the Los Angeles native signed with RCA in 1998, his career took off with his inaugural single “Nobody Else,” which landed in Billboard’s Hot 100 top 40. From there, he became one of R&B’s biggest acts, but Tyrese didn’t

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Kendrick Lamar Has A Net Worth Of $140 Million Ahead Of His Landmark Super Bowl Performance

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’re likely aware of Kendrick Lamar, the Compton, California rapper responsible for delivering such massive hits as “Not Like Us,” “Humble,” and “Alright.” Though Kendrick has been making massive headlines this year with his planned Super Bowl halftime performance and brutal rap feud

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For Black Women, Another Donald Trump Presidency is a Nightmare Come to Life

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Early Wednesday (Nov. 6) morning, it was confirmed that Donald Trump will be the president-elect of the United States Of America. This comes four years after being impeached, five months after becoming a convicted felon and four years of spewing pure hatred. Read more…

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How Being a Hypeman Earned Flavor Flav an Impressive Net Worth

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William Jonathan Drayton Jr, better known as Flavor Flav, is one of the world’s best-known hypemen. Importantly, he’s become an adored social media figure in recent years.  From using his own money to sponsor women swim athletes in the Olympics to being a diehard Taylor Swift fan, Flav has touched a younger audience, though he

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