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Diversity Dilemma: Kim Godwin’s Exit from ABC Sparks Debate on Black Leadership in Television News

Godwin’s departure, a surprising turn of events, comes on the heels of Disney’s recent appointment of a veteran executive to

U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns

“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten. With escalating concerns

Homeschooled Kids Face Unique College Challenges − Here Are 3 Ways They Can Be Overcome

Homeschooling is the fastest-growing education setting in the United States. More than 3 million students were educated at home in the 2021-22 school year,

VP Harris Announces $5.5 Billion Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions

The staggering increase has left many families struggling to afford rent or homeownership, and, according to recent data, around a

Walking in African Cities Can Be a Miserable Experience: Accra Study Shows Planners Ignore Needs of Pedestrians

African cities aren’t welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it’s

Medgar Evers, Rep. Clyburn, Among Nineteen Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Joe Biden will award 19 individuals the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Civil rights icon

Everyday Life and Its Variability Influenced Human Evolution at Least as Much as Rare Activities Like Big-Game Hunting

Think about taking a walk: where you need to go, how fast you need to move to get there, and

Houston Area’s Flood Problems Offer Lessons for Cities Trying to Adapt to a Changing Climate

Scenes from the Houston area looked like the aftermath of a hurricane in early May after a series of powerful storms flooded highways and

What Students Protesting Israel’s Gaza Siege Want — and How Their Demands on Divestment Fit Into the BDS Movement

A wave of protests expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people is spreading across college and university campuses. There were more than

Vice President Kamala Harris Announces Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour

Officials said the tour builds on Harris’ extensive travel to communities nationwide. Since the beginning of 2024, she has made

IN MEMORIAM: Tribute to the Ministry, Life, and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray

How do you salute a man who walked amongst the angels? You start by making sure that history accurately reflects

Wake Up, Black Voters. Don’t Let Trump’s Lies Fool You

There is data that shows that the Democratic candidate for president over the last five presidential elections since 2000 has

A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint

A decade after the water crisis began, health implications from ingesting the unsafe water as well as financial burdens continue

Poor People’s Campaign and National Partners Announce, “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls” Ahead of 2024 Elections

Scheduled for June 29th, the “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C.: A Call