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Does Your Service Business Need AI? Here Are 4 Rules to Help You Decide

Artificial intelligence is the big thing right now, with industries from finance to health care to retail scrambling to adopt AI or risk being left behind. But speaking as professors of business, we think some companies might be jumping the gun. Our recent research suggests that service providers shouldn’t automatically jump on

Biden Campaign Faces an Urgent Challenge to Reconnect with Black Voters

As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ramp up their 2024 re-election campaign, concerns are mounting among prominent Black Democrats and operatives regarding the administration’s communication efforts with Black voters. Despite significant policy achievements, there’s a growing sentiment

IRS Announces Permanent Expansion of Direct File for 2025 Tax Season

The IRS plans to broaden Direct File’s availability to make more taxpayers eligible by 2025 and beyond. Officials said the expansion includes examining ways to cover more tax situations and inviting all states to partner with the program. The

Guilty! Guilty! Guilty! Former President Trump Convicted on All 34 Felony Counts

The courtroom was silent as the jury’s verdict was read aloud: “Guilty, guilty, guilty…” repeated 34 times, solidifying the former president’s fate. Trump, who is the presumptive Republican presidential nominee for 2024, now faces a potential sentence ranging from probation

MLB Integrates Negro Leagues Stats, Elevating Long-Overlooked Stars to Major League Status

For decades, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were celebrated as the greatest figures in baseball, with Ruth hailed as the best player and Cobb as the premier hitter. However, these narratives often excluded African American athletes whose contributions were underreported

Kenya and the United States Are Enhancing Trade and Investment Through Bilateral Business Ties Aimed At Strengthening Their Economic Partnership

Areas of cooperation include agriculture, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises, energy and petroleum, information, communication, and the digital, film and creative economy, among others. At the U.S.-Kenya Business Forum held at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington,

Biden and Harris Launch Aggressive Push to Engage Black Voters in Philadelphia

In a rare dual event, Biden and Harris highlighted Black voters’ crucial role in their 2020 victory and vowed to prevent former President Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris launched

Hurricanes Don’t Stop At the Coast – These Mountain Towns Know How Severe Inland Flood Damage Can Be, and They’re Preparing

The French Broad River winds through the mountains of western North Carolina, fed by dozens of mountain streams, and crosses the city of Asheville. At over 2,000 feet above sea level and more than 250 miles from the coast, it

Americans Break Election Ties in Crazy Ways − and Jeopardize Democracy in the Process

Commentators and observers are concerned about the possibility of a tie in the November 2024 presidential election. One possibility is that both major-party candidates end up with 269 electoral votes – one short of the 270 required to claim victory. Another scenario is

Memorial Services Set for Wilmington Ten Member Willie Earl Vereen

Vereen, who had battled liver cancer and endured years of dialysis, died at 5:30 a.m. while in hospice care. His death marks the passing of another key figure in the fight for racial justice in the 1970s. A memorial

The Game-Changing Power of Love

When children experience hard things, the one thing that can help them overcome trauma and develop resiliency is love. Loving, caring relationships are the most important factor in building sturdy brain architecture and turning stress into resiliency. For many

California is About to Tax Guns More Like Alcohol and Tobacco − and That Could Put a Dent in Gun Violence

Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax – an 11% levy on each sale – will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California’s

9 Justices, Many Opinions: How the Supreme Court Tells Lawyers, Judges and the Public About Its Decisions and Disagreements

When the U.S. Supreme Court issues opinions, you may hear that the nine justices reached a 6-3 or a 5-4 decision. You may also hear that certain justices wrote a concurrence or that there were multiple dissents. Those concurrences and

Alcohol Use Disorder Can Be Treated With an Array of Medications – but Few People Have Heard of Them

More than 29.5 million Americans ages 12 and up had alcohol use disorder – the medical term for the disease commonly known as alcoholism – in 2022, when the most recent national data was published. The condition is characterized by a pattern of heavy

Biden Administration Sets New Standards for Voluntary Carbon Markets to Drive Climate Action

Additionally, the administration is involved in international standard-setting efforts and supporting high-integrity VCMs in global markets. President Joe Biden has led a momentous climate agenda, marking significant achievements through legislation and executive action. The Inflation Reduction Act, a landmark

Colorado Takes a New – and Likely More Effective – Approach to the Housing Crisis

In recent years, Colorado has been a poster child for the U.S. housing crisis. Previously a relatively affordable state, it has seen home prices increase nearly sixfold over the past three decades, outstripping even Florida and California. Once a problem confined

Marilyn Mosby Sentenced to Home Detention in Mortgage Fraud Case

Mosby, 44, gained national attention in 2015 for charging six Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, a Black man fatally injured in police custody. Gray’s death led to riots and protests in the city. After three officers

Inspiration Meets Investment: Good Soil Forum Taps into the Rhythm of Entrepreneurship

T.D. Jakes Enterprises, a social impact company led by Chairman T.D. Jakes and the brainchild behind the Good Soil Movement, is looking to make North Texas home to a confluence of ideas, events and business-related social hot-spots ahead of Juneteenth

Congresswoman Brown Introduces U-FIGHT Act to Promote Early Detection, Treatment, and Research on Uterine Fibroids

Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) has introduced new legislation to encourage a new federal grant program for the detection and treatment of uterine fibroids, The Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health and Treatment Act (U-FIGHT Act). The U-FIGHT Act authorizes the Secretary of

Biden-Harris Administration Makes History Launching New Suite of Summer Nutrition Programs to Help Tackle Hunger and Improve Healthy Eating for Millions of Children

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today the launch of “SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids,” to help improve nutrition security during the summer months. Through the suite of SUN Programs, families now have more choices and convenient ways

Gov. Greg Abbot Pardons Convicted BLM Killer, While Ignoring Most Rehabilitated Ex-Felon Recommended for Pardon in 2019

In a controversial move, Governor Greg Abbott has granted a pardon to Daniel Perry, a former U. S. Army Sergeant who was convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin Last year. This decision has sparked outrage and

Media Coverage of Campus Protests Tends to Focus On the Spectacle, Rather Than the Substance

Protest movements can look very different depending on where you stand, both literally and figuratively. For protesters, demonstrations are usually the result of meticulous planning by advocacy groups and leaders aimed at getting a message out to a wider world

High Court Upholds South Carolina Redistricting, Displacing Black Voters

The case, Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the N.A.A.C.P., No. 22-807, presented a complex challenge of distinguishing the roles of race and partisanship in drawing voting maps, especially as Black voters predominantly support Democrats. The U.S. Supreme

Mayor Brandon Johnson and DCASE Announce Lineup for the 2024 Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Recently, Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the lineup for the 2024 Chicago Gospel Music Festival—the first festival to kick-off Millennium Park’s milestone 20th Anniversary Season. Taking place Saturday, June 1

Sony Music West Africa Launches “She Is…” Event to Empower and Connect Female Music Creators

On March 26 and 27 in Lagos, Nigeria, Sony Music West Africa held its highly anticipated event “She Is…” in commemoration of International Women’s Month. The two-day summit was dedicated to empowering women across various fields, particularly in the music and creator

Militia Extremists, Kicked Off Facebook Again, Are Regaining Comfort in Public View

When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn’t the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities. As a scholar of militias, I’ve seen

Novant Health and Michael Jordan Expand Vital Community Clinic Model to Wilmington

Wilmington’s First Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic Supports Equitable Access to Primary Care for All In pursuit of a healthier future for all, Novant Health and Michael Jordan have teamed up again to open a third medical

Men of Southeast Raleigh Fight for Community’s Legacy

It was a simple event held at the John Chavis Memorial Park Community Center in Southeast Raleigh. Chavis, which has a rich legacy of service to African Americans in Southeast Raleigh, was a fitting location as brothers of “The Men

Styles P Set To Judge Fever Pitch 2024 At Black Connect’s National Wealth Building Conference

Black Connect celebrates 5-year anniversary with two-day conference in New York City Black Connect, a national entrepreneurial community, is excited to announce its upcoming National WealthBuilding Conference taking place on May 30 – May 31, 2024 in New York City.

Dr. Calvin Mackie Calls For NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to Put Resources Into More Effective, Community-Based STEM Education Programs

After Backlash Against Gov. Hochul’s Insensitive Comments, Dr. Mackie’s Forbes Article Shows Her a Path Forward Dr. Calvin Mackie, a prominent national leader in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, calls on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to move

More than 77,000 Sign Petition for Justices Alito and Thomas to Recuse in Capitol Attack Cases

Following a report from The New York Times that highlighted potential conflicts of interest for the conservative justices, MoveOn launched the petition. A petition calling for conservative Supreme Court Justices and noted Donald Trump supporters Samuel Alito and Clarence

Ed Dwight, America’s First Black Astronaut Trainee, Reaches Space at 90

The liftoff from Blue Origin’s West Texas launch site was the company’s first passenger flight in nearly two years. Ed Dwight, the pioneering African American who came close to becoming America’s first Black astronaut six decades ago, achieved his

Happy Birthday Head Start!

Over the years, numerous studies have shown that Head Start students and graduates have improved life circumstances, including better health and a greater likelihood of graduating high school and earning a college degree or post-secondary certificate or license. Head Start is

Potential Hurdles Ahead, but Biden Still Holds Strong Support Among Black Voters

A new Pew Research Center study, “An Early Look at Black Voters’ Views on Biden, Trump, and Election 2024,” highlighted this trend, showing that a majority of Black voters believe Biden possesses the qualities needed for another term. Despite

Biden-Harris Administration Approves $7.7 Billion in Additional Student Loan Debt Relief

This measure targets three categories of borrowers: those qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), participants in President Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan who are eligible for its shortened forgiveness period, and those benefiting from adjustments to

Biden Makes Historic Strides in Diversifying Federal Judiciary

As of mid-May, Biden remains the only president to have appointed more women than men to the federal bench, with over 60 percent of his judges being female. President Joe Biden has set a historic precedent by appointing more

On Its 125th Anniversary, W.E.B. Du Bois’ ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ Offers Lasting Lessons on Gentrification in Philly’s Historically Black Neighborhoods

Society Hill, where Sixers star Joel Embiid recently put his penthouse condo on the market for US$5.5 million, has long been one of Philadelphia’s most exclusive neighborhoods. It’s a distant cry from what the neighborhood looked like 125 years ago when

Thirsty in Paradise: Water Crises Are a Growing Problem Across the Caribbean Islands

In the popular imagination, the Caribbean is paradise, an exotic place to escape to. But behind the images of balmy beaches and lush hotel grounds lies a crisis, the likes of which its residents have never experienced. Caribbean islands are

Wars Cause Widespread Pollution and Environmental Damage − Here’s How to Address it in Peace Accords

As wars grind on in Ukraine and Gaza, another location ravaged by conflict is taking steps to implement a historic peace agreement. From the mid-1960s through 2016, Colombia was torn by conflict between the government, leftist guerrilla movements and right-wing paramilitary groups. Now

Biden Confronts Campus Protests and Calls for Cease-Fire in Morehouse Speech

Biden is the third U.S. President to receive an honorary degree from Morehouse, following Barack Obama in 2013 and Jimmy Carter in 1975 before he became president. Before President Joe Biden’s commencement address at Morehouse College, an official told the Black

House Oversight Committee Meeting Erupts in Personal Attacks and Partisan Disputes

The rare evening session took a contentious turn when MAGA Republican and rabid Donald Trump supporter Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia responded to a question from Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) with a personal remark. A nighttime session of

Biden Amplifies Civil Rights Legacy in NAACP Speech

Biden noted that, “together, the NAACP and this museum are monuments to the power of Black history. And Black history is American history. We have a whole group of people out there trying to rewrite history, trying to erase history.”

Biden Administration Unveils New Initiatives to Combat School Segregation on Brown v. Board Anniversary

The landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling declared racially segregated schools unconstitutional, but recent data reveals persistent inequities in U.S. education. On the 70th anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision, President Joe Biden emphasized his administration’s

U.S. Removes Cuba from List of Counterterrorism Non-Cooperators

This week’s decision marked a notable shift in the often-turbulent relationship between the two nations. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States has officially removed Cuba from its list of countries deemed less than fully cooperative

HUD Announces $40 Million Boost for Housing Counseling Nationwide

The funds, administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling, will facilitate counseling services catering to the needs of homebuyers, homeowners, and renters across America. Ten California and seven Washington, D.C., agencies are

Investigation Reveals More than 1,000 Unnecessary Deaths from Police Use of Non-Lethal Tactics

The investigation underscored the potential lethality of these tactics when misused, echoing the outcry sparked by the death of George Floyd in 2020. More than 1,000 people have died in the past decade after encounters with law enforcement, despite

From Coast to Coast: Report Spotlights Growing Support for Second Look Policies Across America

Titled, “The Second Look Movement: A Review of the Nation’s Sentence Review Laws,” the report provides a detailed analysis of second look legislation and court decisions in 12 states, the District of Columbia, and the federal government. A comprehensive

Biden-Harris Administration Propels Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Record $16 Billion Investment

First reported by HBCU Buzz, the unprecedented financial commitment represents a substantial increase from the previously reported over $7 billion, encompassing significant additional actions already undertaken. The total exceeds $16 billion, inclusive of over $11.4 billion allocated between FY2021 and

Landmark Study of Cancer in Black Women Launches in 20 States, Aiming to Be the Largest Ever

Black women die from cancer at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group. The American Cancer Society is beginning a 30-year study to investigate why. The risk of dying from cancer has steadily declined in the U.S.

How Black Teachers Lost When Civil Rights Won in Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in the collective national memory as a turning point in America’s fight for racial justice. But as the U.S. observes its 70th anniversary, Brown also represents

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