The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it approved an additional $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt cancellation for roughly 80,000 borrowers.
The move is the latest in a series of efforts underway at the Education Department ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 10:51AM
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In an uproarious night filled with laughter and comedic brilliance, fans at The Anthem DC were treated to a one-of-a-kind live performance by the legendary comedian Chris Tucker. The venue buzzed with excitement as attendees eagerly awaited the arriv ...
Posted Friday, December 8th 2023 at 1:03AM
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Over the years from 2019 to 2023, there have been studies run on the elderly whose ages range from 60 to 80 years old to see how virtual reality affects them. There are a lot of benefits for the elderly when they use VR. These benefits include:
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Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 10:56PM
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The Jackson City Council on Tuesday welcomed to its meeting the newly announced president of Jackson State University — Marcus Thompson.
But one council member, Ward 3 Councilman Kenneth Stokes, had choice words about Thompson's selection as the h ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 3:50PM
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The buzz around Deion Sanders has been incessant. And while some may view it as hype, the proof is in the pre-orders.
After elevating Jackson State University and the larger HBCU sports culture, Sanders announced his intentions to head to Boulder, ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 3:19PM
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — ABC News President Kim Godwin will help Florida A&M University celebrate the Fall class of 2023. Godwin, who is also an alum of the university will deliver the keynote speech at a ceremony later this month.
In a statemen ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 2:41PM
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Angel Rich-Jones and her husband, Karl Jones, are helping Black people golf!
The couple has launched a non-profit partnership with Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) member and President of PGA REACH Middle-Atlantic, J.P. Lunn, to launch a si ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 11:49AM
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Hampton University has won the first-of-its-kind HBCU Financial Literacy Bowl! The Financial Literacy Bowl is a two-phased competition that trains college leaders to teach their peers about personal finance.
The first round of the Society for Fina ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 11:25AM
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In a pioneering collaboration between Howard University’s Swim and Dive Team and Warner Bros. Pictures, an exciting event is set to unfold at the iconic Burr Gymnasium on Saturday, December 9th, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The “Aquaman and The Lost King ...
Posted Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 10:50AM
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Alabama A&M University alumna, Jennifer Gray, has designed the first Nike shoe inspired by her alma mater. Gray’s design represents one of five Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs) selected to be a part of the popular brand’s fourth Ya ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 2:52PM
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With the holidays approaching, it is the time of year where most college students are given the opportunity to reunite with their families. After a long semester juggling, classes, clubs, and events, Thanksgiving and Christmas break serve as a time o ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 2:33PM
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Sometimes creating something for another brand or entity comes with a cost.
Back in 2020, one Twitter user took to social media to share her grievances as the person who “invented the Spotify Wrapped story concept,” which curates personalized end- ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 2:24PM
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The Basketball Hall of Fame is finally recognizing the accomplishments of Cheyney University women’s basketball under C. Vivian Stringer.
Cheyney University will receive the Trailblazer Award as part of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 2:12PM
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As the fall semester at Prairie View A&M University draws to a close, we are pleased to announce the upcoming 28th Fall Commencement Convocation. Dr. Dietra Trent, executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs Office of the Secretary, wil ...
Posted Wednesday, December 6th 2023 at 1:24PM
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