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Alabama State University is leading the way in cannabis education with a groundbreaking new initiative. In partnership with Green Flower, ASU is introducing five online certification programs focused on healthcare, horticulture, business, compliance...
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The resistance to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States jeopardizes advancement. Throughout history, DEI has broadened access to opportunities, evident in figures like Jackie Robinson breaking barriers in Major Leagu...
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FedEx Corporation sues MyPillow, led by CEO Michael Lindell, over unpaid shipping fees. The lawsuit claims MyPillow owes $8,801,710.93 in costs since February 2021. FedEx accuses MyPillow of breaching their contract by neglecting numerous invoice...
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Winston-Salem’s first Black neighborhood celebrated the renovated shotgun house in Happy Hill. Triad Cultural Arts Inc. restored it, honoring Black American history. Cheryl Harry’s vision since 2013, now realized, stands as a testament to resilience....
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The North Carolina men’s basketball team struggles this season, sitting 16-11 with bubble tournament hopes. Despite R.J. Davis and promising recruits, the lack of size and cohesion hampers progress. Head coach Hubert Davis faces lineup challenges. Fu...
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Virginia Military Institute's board voted to not renew Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins' contract, its first Black superintendent. Wins, who served four years, faced challenges addressing racial intolerance issues. Despite political accusations, his military...
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A Duke University study refutes the transgenerational slavery trauma theory, attributing Black-White health disparities to present-day structural racism. The research found no evidence of epigenetic inheritance over generations, emphasizing the immed...
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Mark Johnson, now the tenth president of Louisiana Christian University, previously taught at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He brings his rich experience as pastor and chaplain to the role. His educational background includes degrees from
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Partnership for Prosperity and City Lights Ministry unite to aid Salem Gardens with a Bed Drive Campaign. They aim to supply over 60 families with beds, enhancing their living conditions. Winston-Salem State University students and United Way of Fors...
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Carnegie Mellon University's study reveals NFT avatar race influences pricing, with Black avatars valued 30.7% less. Tech-linked traits reduce these disparities. Despite assumptions, young investors' biases persist. Scholars propose creators adopt po...
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Concerns over the WS/FCS Strategic Planning Steering Committee's selection process highlight diversity issues. With 60% of students being Black and Hispanic, representation is lacking. Critics, including Karen Cuthrell, demand more equitable inclusio...
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Alvin R. Washington becomes Southern University Law Center's chancellor. A faculty member since 2003, he manages the mediation clinic and teaches various law courses. His career spans military and civil service, including roles as a Naval JAG officer...
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Alvin R. Washington, now Southern University Law Center’s chancellor, began as a Naval JAG officer. He oversees the mediation clinic, teaches legal courses, and serves as an adjunct professor. Washington’s extensive career includes roles with the Nav...
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Extensive demonstrations erupted in prominent cities, including Washington D.C., against the significant employment reductions proposed by the Trump administration. Despite widespread dissent, President Trump and Elon Musk are intent on slashing HUD...