Category : News

Student Freedom Initiative and Steinberg Group Partner on $100 Million Project to Develop Affordable Housing at HBCUs

The Student Freedom Initiative, a nonprofit organization supporting historically Black colleges and universities through debt relief and investments, has partnered with the Steinbridge Group to develop affordable housing on or near HBCUs’ and o...

Opposition UWP Accuses Pierre Of Betraying Public Trust

The United Workers Party continues to raise its concern over a motion moved in Parliament on Tuesday, 13 February to borrow USD 42 million or EC 113 million dollars from the CDB as a policy-based loan. The passage of this resolution has sparked contr...

2 juveniles have been arrested and charged in Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting

(NBC News): Two juveniles have been charged in connection with a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade that left one person dead and 22 others injured, officials said Friday.The juveniles, who were taken into custody after the parade,...

Black History Month 2024: Hampton Roads Has Groomed And Produced Many Artistic Trailblazers

"Explore the rich legacy of artistic talent from Hampton Roads, with notable figures like Ruth Carter, Tim Reid, and Clayton Singleton making significant contributions to the arts. Their achievements exemplify the spirit of Black excellence celebrat...

Indy DPW responds to wintry weather, extends shifts

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) is continuing to monitor and respond to changing weather conditions. Indy DPW has already dispatched 60 drivers as of 7 a.m. Friday to begin pre-treating roadways across Marion...

Four Black Professionals Appointed to Administrative Leadership Positions

Lydia Sermons has been appointed vice president and chief communications office at Howard University in the District of Columbia. She has served as vice president of strategic communications and marketing at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, for t...

Chocolate News: Super Bowl recap and Valentine’s Day picks

This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community. On today’s show we will be discussing Super Bowl LVIII, the 2024 Rock & Roll Hame of Fame nominees, the top Va...

Chocolate News: Super Bowl, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Virginia State University to Offer New Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering

The College of Engineering and Technology at historically Black Virginia State University will offer a new bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering starting in the Fall 2024 semester after recently receiving official approval from the State...

Grown Folk Talk: Date night at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

Wanda Haynes, Certified Sommelier The Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati offers world class gambling, delicious food, and wine. I am wild about pizza and “Brick’d Pizza” in my opinion has the best pizza in the city. The crust...

Joseph Says Roads Needing Major Rehabilitation Getting Patchwork

Saint Lucia’s Infrastructure Ministry has been criticised by former Communications, Works, Transport, and Public Utilities Minister, Guy Joseph, over aspects of its road rehabilitation programme. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and Infrastructu...

Fans react to “NB-AI” unveiling at the 2024 Tech Summit in Indianapolis during All-Star Weekend

The 2024 NBA All-Star Tech Summit in Indianapolis witnessed a groundbreaking moment as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and San Antonio Spurs’ no. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama introduced “NB-AI” to the world. The innovati...

United States Department of Agriculture Honors Ozzie Abaye for Excellence in Teaching

The United States Department of Agriculture in partnership with the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities has honored Ozzie Abaye, professor of crop and soil environmental sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, w...

Indiana Mad Ants Tshiebwe aims to impress in Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Weekend in Indiana is official underway. The Indianapolis Recorder caught up with Indiana Mad Ants forward Oscar Tshiebwe during Panini Rising Stars practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tshiebwe, who is currently averaging 14.4 points...

Two HBCUs Partner With Michigan State to Improve High School Science Education in the South

Michigan State University has partnered with two historically Black institutions, Alabama A&M University and Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina, to introduce their newly created Crafting Engaging Science Environments curriculum for...