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Florida Memorial University Names William C. McCormick, Jr. as 15th President

The Florida Memorial University (FMU) Board of Trustees proudly announces the appointment of William C. McCormick, Jr., MBA (Class of 1987), as the 15th President of the institution. This historic appointment marks the first time in FMU’s 146-year history that an alumnus will

Trump Rollbacks Put Mental Health Coverage at Risk Nationwide

Millions of Americans are facing steeper barriers to mental health care as the Trump administration dismantles protections designed to hold insurers accountable. According to ProPublica, just months into his second term, the administration paused Biden-era rules that required insurers to disclose

If You Build It, They Will Come: A Motto for Africa’s Economic Liberation

August 21, 2025 By Peter Grear, with AI assistance In 1989, the film Field of Dreams introduced the world to a haunting yet hopeful line: “If you build it, he will come.” The original phrase was deeply personal—about reconciliation between

Everything You Need to Know About Head Start

Everything You Need to Know About Head Start Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, Head Start programs deliver services to children and families in core

Synthesis of a Molecule Found in Guava Plants Offers Hope in Fighting Liver-Related Cancers

You may not be aware that most of the medicines that have been approved for treatment are rooted in nature. For example, the bark of willow trees has been called nature’s aspirin because it contains a chemical called salicin. The

Map Shows Which States Are Sending National Guard Troops to D.C.

Six states are now sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in an effort to help President Donald Trump‘s administration combat crime and violence. Why It Matters The deployments represent an unprecedented federal intervention in the District of Columbia’s local policing

New Video Shows Some of Missing Teen’s Final Moments, Sprinting Away Though ‘There’s No One Chasing Him’

Authorities are sharing more details in the case of Giovanni Pelletier, who used marijuana while with a cousin before vanishing, they said NEED TO KNOW Giovanni Pelletier was seen sprinting down an embankment near where he was later found dead

Path of Potential Cyclone Behind Hurricane Erin Suddenly Shifts

The expected path of a disturbance in the Atlantic Ocean behind Hurricane Erin—with the potential to develop into a cyclone—has shifted since Tuesday, according to data from the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Why It Matters Erin is the fifth named

Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Sleeps on House Floor in Dignity Protest

Talk about standing your ground! Texas Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier decided to spend the night on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives after refusing to sign a document that would assign her a police escort that would monitor her

Wilmington Housing Authority Statement Regarding Avenue Flats Development

WILMINGTON, NC – The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) confirms its role as a conduit bond issuer in connection with the Avenue Flats development. This designation allows the project’s developer to finance construction through tax-exempt bonds and low-income housing tax credits,

Dr. Valerie M. O’Neal: A Catalyst for ADDI’s Right-of-First-Refusal Revolution

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance A Visionary Meets a Strategic Policy Shift The African Diaspora Development Institute’s (ADDI) Right-of-First-Refusal (RoFR) initiative is transforming how the global diaspora participates in Africa’s economic development. While many assume RoFR means being “first

Trump’s Department of Justice Attempts to Take Control of Washington D.C. Police Force

Late on August 14, day four of a military and federal law enforcement occupation of Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered that the Police Chief of Washington, D.C., Chief Pamela Smith, be replaced in the chain of command

Facial Recognition Expands in Airports as Congress Eyes New Limits

Facial recognition technology is now in use for security screening at some of the nation’s busiest airports, with TSA’s PreCheck Touchless ID available at 15 locations including Chicago O’Hare, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Atlanta, New York’s JFK and LaGuardia, Los

JTCHS Celebrated Staff, Patients, and Partners during National Health Center Week

National Health Center Week (NHCW) was celebrated August 3–9, 2025 and Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) joined the celebration with a week full of themed events highlighting staff, patients, residents, and partners. The week kicked off on Saturday, August 2, Fuel Your Fitness Day,

Joint Conference to Investigate Global Partnerships Between African Higher Education Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Today, UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building (ICB), in strategic collaboration with the Historic African Diaspora Placement Program (HADIP) and the Association of African Universities (AAU), announced the convening of a groundbreaking virtual symposium on Sept. 17, 2025. The theme “From Dialogue to Action: Advancing Partnerships between Historically Black Colleges

Letitia James Suffers Blow from Ethics Complaint

Attorney General Letitia James has faced growing scrutiny as Republicans have gained ground and ethics complaints have emerged, particularly regarding accusations of mortgage fraud. Supporters of President Donald Trump have argued that James has practiced selective enforcement, while allies have

Jasmine Crockett Faces Fact Check from Gov. Abbott

An ongoing clash between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) over the GOP’s redistricting has intensified, with concerns regarding Black representation at the center. Crockett argued that GOP-drawn maps will weaken minority voting power. Abbott has defended

Dr. Danielle Spencer-David, a Richmond Veterinarian and Star of What’s Happening!!, Dies at 60

Dr. Danielle Spencer-David, who starred as Dee Thomas in the popular 1970s sitcom What’s Happening!!, died in Richmond this Tuesday after a year-long battle with breast cancer. After finding fame alongside fellow actors Mabel King (as Mabel Thomas) and Ernest

The Return to Spelman: Where BGC Girls Code, Lead, and Belong

There’s something powerful about returning to a place that believes in you. That’s what made the first week of Black Girls Code’s 2025 Summer Camp in Atlanta feel so special. For the second year in a row, HBCU Spelman College welcomed BGC learners

The Vaccine Talk: What Parents Need to Know

In a time when vaccine misinformation is spreading faster than the diseases themselves, trusted Black voices across medicine, faith, and community leadership came together for a powerful town hall: “Vaccine Talk: What Parents Want to Know”. Hosted by the Black Coalition

Miss Black North America Launches to Fund Dreams, Celebrate Brilliance, and Build Legacy During Black Business Month

Miss Black North America (MBNA) is officially open for applications, inviting a new wave of national delegates to step into their power, grow their platforms, and fund their dreams. This is not a traditional pageant. It is a modern evolution

Fellow Veterans, Residents Pay Tribute to Slain Harnett County Family: ‘Just Great People’

ABC11 is learning more about the family killed in a triple shooting in Harnett County earlier this week. As word of that tragedy spread, it led to an outpouring of tributes for Danny Richards, his wife, Sabrina Richards, and his mother, Clara

Trump and Putin’s Changing Relationship to Take Center Stage in Alaska

In his first term, President Donald Trump met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin six times but one moment stood out. It happened in Helsinki, Finland, in 2018 when Trump, standing next to him, suggested he believed Putin’s denial that Russia interfered in the

American Black Film Festival Expands to New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta

The American Black Film Festival is expanding to four cities. In celebration of the festival’s 30th anniversary, the ABFF Pop-Up Tour, a new national initiative, will bring the energy, creativity, and community spirit of the acclaimed festival to four major

Early Childhood Education Advocate Offers Advice to Parents

Janna leads advocacy efforts through organizations including the CDA Council, NAEYC, Small Business Majority, Childcare Changemakers, and the CSEA/VOICE Union, where she represents thousands of family childcare providers across New York State. Her efforts ensure that children—especially those from underserved

How Trump and His Family Made a Billion Off the White House

Donald Trump’s second stint in the White House has proven to be a gold mine — for Donald Trump. An investigation by The New Yorker has tallied more than $1 billion in personal and family gains tied directly to his

Norton Slams GOP Over Three Anti-Home Rule Bills Targeting D.C. Autonomy

As the U.S. House Rules Committee met recently to consider three Republican-backed bills targeting the District of Columbia’s local governance, and ahead of Donald Trump’s takeover of D.C., Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) denounced the measures as “paternalistic” and undemocratic

What Trump’s Control of D.C. Police Means for the City, Its Mayor, and Black Residents

Donald Trump today seized direct control of Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, removing authority from Mayor Muriel Bowser and placing the force under the command of Attorney General Tom Cotton. The move comes under a “crime emergency” declaration that allows

$5 million Mars Rock Found in Africa is Being Investigated For This Reason

The West African country of Niger is investigating after the largest ever piece of Mars rock, which was found there, was sold for millions in a New York auction. A 25 kg meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in Niger is the largest piece of Mars

RFK Jr.’s Cancellation of mRNA Vaccine Research is Even Worse Than it First Seemed

On first glance, the data that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited to justify canceling some $500 million in federal grants for mRNA vaccine research looked impressive. The data, according to the agency, were embodied in some 400

Texas Flood Tragedy Should Sound Warning Bell for Black Communities

The recent flooding in central Texas is nothing short of tragic. There are no words for the parents who lost children at a camp. The part that stings is public officials knew in advance that these rural communities had outdated

Olympian Hezly Rivera Edges Leanne Wong for Victory at the US Gymnastics Championships

Hezly Rivera was the fresh face a year ago. The newcomer. The teenager on a team of 20-something Olympic gymnasts, doing her best to absorb what she could from Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles. The one

NC Democratic Lawmakers Could Face Primary Challenges After Veto Override Votes

Some North Carolina Democrats are pushing back against lawmakers who voted in favor of Republican bills to override vetoes from Governor Josh Stein. Representatives Carla Cunningham, Naseef Majid, Shelly Willingham and Cecil Brockman are now under fire for those votes.

‘Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare’: Tragic End to Search for Missing North Carolina Teen Who Sent Chilling Final Text to Mom

The body of a North Carolina teen who disappeared after sending his mom a chilling final message begging for “help” has been found in Florida. Giovanni Pelletier, 18, was discovered in a retention pond near I-75 in Florida on Friday, near where

Benefits of Regular Exercise on Mental Health for African Americans.

In conversations about fitness within the Black community, the focus is often placed on physical transformations—whether it’s gaining muscle, shedding weight, or enhancing cardiovascular health. But there’s another conversation we must have, and that’s the one about our mental health. The

Trump Zeroes in on Federal Takeover of DC, While City Officials Remain Deferential to Him

President Donald Trump is expected to ramp up efforts to curb crime in the nation’s capital on Monday as he threatens a federal takeover of Washington, DC, all while city officials largely remain deferential to him. The event comes after

Do You Really Learn When You Use AI? What MIT Researchers Found

Your brain works differently when you’re using generative AI for a task than when you use your brain alone. Namely, you’re less likely to remember what you did. That’s the somewhat obvious-sounding conclusion of an MIT study that looked at how people

Trump Escalates Crime Rhetoric Ahead of Washington Crackdown Announcement

President Donald Trump has spent days escalating his rhetoric on crime in Washington, calling the U.S. capital “totally out of control” and ordering a federal law enforcement surge ahead of a Monday press conference to outline a sweeping crackdown. On

AFL-CIO Secy-Treasurer Fred Redmond: Black Workers Being ‘Played’ by Trump’s Economic Games

Fred Redmond, the highest-ranking African American in the history of the American labor movement, is sounding the alarm on what he calls a full-scale assault on Black workers under President Donald Trump’s second term. “Black unemployment has now surged—more than

Trump Didn’t Just Fail to Protect Black Jobs. He’s Leading Us to Black Unemployment.

President Trump likes to say he is delivering for working people. He promised on the campaign trail that he would protect “Black jobs.” But like so many of his promises, it is an empty one. In fact, we have been

‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’ as Texas Democrats Fight Racial Gerrymandering

Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones said she isn’t budging—not until Republican lawmakers end what she calls a blatant effort to strip voting power from Black and Brown communities. “We’re all safe and we ain’t going nowhere,” Jones declared during an interview

Israel Plans Takeover of Gaza City

Israel says it will retake Gaza City, escalating war with Hamas Israel said it will take over Gaza City, escalating its war with Hamas even as it faces growing international calls to end the 22-month conflict. The plan, announced early Friday

BET Gutted, DEI Killed, Media Bought—Trump’s Playbook in Action

Donald Trump’s first eight months back in the White House have erased any illusion of restraint. He is not just following the Project 2025 playbook — the authoritarian blueprint he once claimed to know nothing about — he’s executing it

‘Even Me 2.0’ Shines Light on HIV’s Disproportionate Toll on Black Women and Older Adults

A decade after its acclaimed debut, the award-winning documentary Even Me returns with a powerful sequel, Even Me 2.0: Unfinished Business. Debuting on Prime, the new film revisits the lives of older African American women living with HIV, an often-overlooked group at

FBI Report Contradicts Mainstream Media Claims of Crime Decline

While headlines from CBS News and other outlets claim that crime dropped “in every category” in 2024, a closer examination of the FBI’s newly released data shows that such summaries exclude key categories of criminal activity that remain serious or

Poll Downplays Racism, Project 2025 Doesn’t

A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows growing public skepticism toward the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Conducted July 10–14, 2025, the survey of 1,437 U.S. adults revealed that only about

Chuck D to America: ‘You’re in the Hot Box’

Chuck D, the co-founder of Public Enemy, issued a warning during an appearance on the Black Press of America’s Let It Be Known morning show, aiming at America’s cultural disconnection, political chaos, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence and online

Trump’s DOJ Targets Obama While New Poll Leaves Him Humiliated

Donald Trump’s fixation on former President Barack Obama has long bordered on obsessive. Now, it’s official government policy. Trump’s Justice Department has launched a federal grand jury investigation targeting former Obama administration officials—an apparent political hit job tied to Trump’s

Solutions to the Early Childhood Substitute Teacher Dilemma

This May in North Carolina, New Hanover County’s first early childhood substitute teacher from a new centralized substitute pool worked a shift at The Learning Tree, a licensed childcare center in Wilmington. Marquita Williams has since filled in

Netanyahu Meets Security Officials as Israel Considers Full Gaza Takeover

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met senior security officials to finalise a new strategy for the nearly two-year war in Gaza, his office said on Tuesday, with media reporting he favoured a complete military takeover of the Strip. Despite

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