Source: Catherine McQueen / Getty Proposed HBCU investments have been slashed in a recent House Education Committee proposal. A part of the upcoming budget reconciliation process, the committee shaped a bill that falls short on promises to HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions.   Tasked with bringing President Biden’s proposals to reality, the committee shaped a proposal cutting significant…

The United Nations celebrated the first International Day for People of African Descent on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Through the observance, the United Nations says it intends to promote contributions to the African diaspora and eliminate discrimination against people of African descent. “This day is a celebration of the enormous contributions of people of African descent…

Early voting for Newsom’s recall has been going on for weeks and more than 7 million ballots have been cast so far It’s a familiar refrain among California’s recall watchers: 2021 is not 2003. Yes, the state again is in the middle of a recall election that could remove the Democratic governor from office. But…

HBCU alums Keshia Knight Pulliam and Terrence Jenkins have spearheaded efforts centered on educating and empowering students at historically Black colleges and universities. The actress and media maven are teaming up for the creation of a new program designed to encourage HBCU students to use entrepreneurship and leadership as avenues for change. “HBCUs are major…

The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation has begun a new leadership scholars program, and Winfrey herself surprised the recipients on video to let them know they were chosen. Winfrey chose 15 students who have proven their leadership abilities in their communities and academic abilities in the classroom for the four-year scholarship program. The chosen recipients will be…

Black women are shattering glass ceilings in the nonprofit space. Angela F. Williams was recently appointed to serve as the president and CEO of United Way Worldwide; making history as the first Black woman to sit at the helm of the global organization. We are proud to announce @AngelaFWilliams as the next CEO of United…

The Buffalo Soldiers taught horsemanship to an all-white cadet unit for decades in the early 1900s A famed unit of Black military history was honored on Friday in what many felt was a tribute long overdue. The all-Black U.S. Army cavalry known as the Buffalo Soldiers were permanently memorialized on West Point grounds with a…

Winners included hit shows Pose, Lovecraft Country, and A Black Lady Sketch Show Several works of Black visual art were celebrated Saturday as the 2021 Creative Arts Emmy Awards kicked off at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Hit FX series Pose began the festivities with a bang, winning the first three consecutive trophies at the…

The documents have come out at a politically delicate time for the U.S. and Saudi Arabia A declassified FBI document related to logistical support given to two of the Saudi hijackers in the run-up to the Sept. 11 attacks details contacts the men had with Saudi associates in the United States but does not provide proof…

Source: The Washington Post / Getty   On Sept. 8, Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker announced her painful decision to withdraw from this year’s City Council race, a choice she explained was extremely “difficult.” Walker became the city’s first Black female mayor in 2017. “I’ve been struggling since March, with leaving, making an announcement,” Walker said…