By Sharon Johnson The Associated Press The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day. The children […]
By Liam Knox Over the past few weeks, a steady stream of highly selective colleges have reported significant declines in first-time Black student enrollment, a drop most institutions have pinned on the Supreme Court’s 2023 affirmative action ban. But one college’s challenge is another’s opportunity: Historically Black colleges and universities appear to be benefiting from a
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There is nothing like a good karaoke night with friends to conclude the long work week. While this can be done at a local bar, a karaoke party at home could be just as exciting. There are several ways to pull this off, starting with the theme. Though it’s not a good idea to make
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Since splashing onto the scene, actor Taraji P. Henson has become a household name. Her journey into entertainment began at Howard University, where she transferred to after initially starting school at North Carolina University. Henson first studied engineering, but once she got to the HBCU, she took up theater. After graduating in 1995, she uprooted
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For the next five years, supermodel Naomi Campbell will not be able to serve as a charity trustee of Fashion for Relief, which she founded nearly two decades ago in 2005. The decision comes after a UK watchdog group found evidence of financial misconduct, noting that it was “poorly governed,” USA Today reported. What the
Latto‘s “Brokey” challenge on TikTok caused a fan to lose her job at Waffle House following her viral video recorded while she worked her shift. But the Atlanta rapper may have made it worth it after awarding her $10,000. On Sept. 15, Latto tweeted a $10,000 prize offering to whoever made the best video at their
The U.S. Naval Academy wants to keep considering race when admitting new trainees at its officer training school. Attorneys in an ongoing civil trial in Maryland said that it helps ensure a diverse military and garner respect, according to AP News. Military academies were exempt from complying with the Supreme Court ruling that struck down
There was a time when going back to school for little Black girls meant a head full of braids slicked down with plenty of Ultra Sheen and barrettes for days. Read more…
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9-1-1: Lone Star co-showrunner Rashad Raisani is sounding off on the sudden exit of Sierra McClain. The fifth and final season premiere of the Fox procedural saw McClain’s character, Grace, left home to volunteer with a faith based organization called Mercy Ships. However, in the process, Grace also made the decision to leave behind her
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Random. Versatile. Multicultural. Those are three ways to describe some of the projects that Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus Jr. is affiliated with over the past three decades. Acting roles in Baby Boy and Training Day were on brand with his “Gin & Juice” days in the early ’90s. But outside of freestyling on a Dr.
