Category : News

Hampton University Launches Seven Online Degree Programs in Business and Theology

Hampton University, a historically Black university in Virginia, has added a suite of new degree programs to its online educational platform, HamptonU Online. A newly launched one-year master of business administration program is now available for en...

Harris reflects on breaking down barriers: Sometimes ‘you need to kick that f***ing door down’ to accomplish your dreams

Washington (CNN) – Vice President Kamala Harris on May 13 reflected on her experiences as a barrier-breaking public figure, telling a crowd in blunt terms that sometimes they need to take it upon themselves strive for their own opportunities and suc...

He’s been accepted to 122 colleges with $5.3 million in scholarships. His choice came down to his love of music

(CNN) – Helms Ategeka wants to be a pop star. But when he told his dad he planned to pursue a music degree after his graduation next month from high school, his father wasn’t exactly thrilled. So last fall, the Oakland, California, teenager took...

Barry Bonds to become newest member of Pirates Hall of Fame

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball’s all-time home run leader, will be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame this summer. The move comes after Bonds fell off the ballot for the National Baseball H...

Transcending The Colo-line Immoral Mindset

Question: can we live by the spiritual and moral tenets of the Preamble and the Constitution itself? Democracy requires a God conscience, and every American should demand Godly fairness, equity, and social-economic justice, because God does not perve...

At age 17, Chicago teen earns doctoral degree

(CNN) – By age 14, Dorothy Jean Tillman had obtained an associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree. Despite the impressive achievements, Tillman remembers turning to her mother and saying, “I think I want to pursue a doctorate degree.” Her mothe...

Beach NAACP Responds To Racial Charges Against Kempsville Baseball Team

"Reflecting on historical parallels and the Trump legacy, Black voters stand poised to assert their political power in the upcoming 2024 election, echoing past triumphs of civil rights movements." #BlackVoters #Election2024 #TrumpLegacy #CivilRights...

Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy to recognize graduates college acceptance and scholarships

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – The Dallas Independent School District’s Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, alongside the Friends of BOMLA, honored the achievements of the 39 seniors in the Class of 2024. The students have secured admission to...

Minister, Principals Object To CXC Subjects Suspension

Education Minister Shawn Edward and the St. Lucia Secondary Schools’ Principals Association (SSPA) have objected to the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) decision to suspend four subjects. The SSPA said it was appalled by the decisi...

Angelo Moore Recognized for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Cancer Research

Angelo Moore, executive director of the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research at historically Black North Carolina A&T State University, has received the Fredda Bryan National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

City offices and Citiparks facilities closed; refuse collection postponed for Memorial Day

Pittsburgh, PA –& City of Pittsburgh Offices and CitiParks Facilities will be closed and refuse collections will be postponed on Monday, May 27th& in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.& The Department of Public Works& advises&...

Alabama State University Selects Private Wall Street Firm to Manage Endowment

Historically Black Alabama State University has announced that it has partnered with Neuberger Berman, a private New York City financial firm, to manage the university’s $125 million endowment. According to Alabama State University and Neuberge...

Tips to stay safe: Summer traffic surge puts focus on distracted driving ahead of Memorial Day

As Indiana enters its summer months and Memorial Day approaches, increased road traffic and bicyclists heighten the risk of accidents, bringing distracted driving to the forefront for drivers across the state. According to data from the National...

Guinness Bright House to serve fashion, art and music at next edition

By Our Reporter The Guinness Bright House has announced the Fashion, Art, and Music edition, slated for June 29 at Garden City in Kampala. Roy Ronald Tumwizere, the Guinness Brand Manager, expressed his excitement about the forthcoming edition and h...

WATCH: Determined Thieves Break Into Entrepot Canteen

After several failed attempts, two determined thieves, their faces covered, broke into a canteen at Entrepot, Castries. The early morning incident occurred on Thursday. After attempts to break the lock on the canteen door failed, the two thieves gai...