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Elon Musk has undoubtedly influenced the Trump administration, yet Russell Vought, often referred to as Russ, exerts a notable, if understated, power as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Speculation surrounds his potential le...
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A pivotal resolution concerning an NCAA antitrust lawsuit is anticipated this month, with the potential to allocate over $20 million annually to college athletes for the next decade, starting July 1. The proposed agreement entails $2.8 billion in ret...
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Reactions to President Donald Trump’s announcement of acquiring a US$400 million aircraft from Qatar as the new Air Force One have been mixed, even within his own party. The extensive modernization and security enhancements could surge costs beyond $...
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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) has appointed Freida Lashmit as the interim chief financial officer, a role she will fulfill until June 30. With over a decade of experience as a budget coordinator and three decades with WS/FCS, Lashmit...
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Harvard University has declared it will cease to host or finance graduation events tailored for Black students and other affinity groups due to the threat of funding withdrawals from the Department of Education linked to DEI initiatives. On April 28,...
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Natalia Bryant celebrated her illustrious achievement by graduating with honors from the University of Southern California, paying tribute to her late father, the legendary basketball icon, Kobe Bryant. On May 16, this 22-year-old rising star shared...
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The 15th Annual Building Alabama Reinvestment (BAR) Conference is set for May 22 at Innovation Depot in Birmingham, running from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Under the theme “Aligning for Impact — Advancing Equity and Growth in the South,” this gathering aim...
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Birmingham experienced a magical evening filled with soul and captivating R&B melodies as the Queens Tour, featuring icons Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle, and Chaka Khan, graced the BJCC’s Legacy Arena. The sold-out crowd, dressed...
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Crafted by Frank Harris III, a prominent figure in postsecondary education at San Diego State University, in collaboration with Tina King, president of the San Diego College of Continuing Education, this compelling report draws on a wealth of prior r...
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Florida A&M University (FAMU), a prominent historically Black university based in Tallahassee, has announced the appointment of Marva Johnson as its 13th president. The institution currently serves nearly 7,800 undergraduate and over 1,400 gradua...
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In the aftermath of George Floyd's tragic death on May 25, 2020, the Black Lives Matter movement ignited significant protests against systemic racism and police violence throughout the United States. Fast forward five years, and a recent Pew Research...
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S. Keith Hargrove has been appointed chancellor of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina, set to commence his tenure on June 15. This historically Black university boasts an enrollment of over 2,000 undergraduates and 100 graduates, with...
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Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office disclosed on Sunday. The diagnosis followed the 82-year-old experiencing urinary issues, prompting doctors to detect a nodule on his prostate. Cancer cells have spread to...
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Makenzy Howard, a 16-year-old from Ramsay High School, credits Breakthrough Birmingham with her remarkable personal development. “Breakthrough has significantly improved my mental and physical health through mentorship and unique experiences," explai...
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Monique Johnson, a 31-year-old lifelong Woodlawn resident, enthusiastically shares with her children how the neighborhood has evolved since her youth. “Woodlawn flourished alongside me. It continually improved,” Johnson remarked. “Businesses are occu...
