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One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs Files for Bankruptcy

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One of the nation’s oldest historically Black colleges and universities, 159-year-old Saint Augustine’s University, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Founded in 1867 by Episcopal clergy to educate formerly enslaved Black Americans, has long served […]

Eviscerating Key Parts of the Voting Rights Act is a Profound Setback for Our Multiracial Democracy and Voters of Color

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Dēmos president Taifa Smith Butler released the following statement following today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which debilitates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and gives states a clear path to dilute Black and brown citizens’ voting power: “Today’s decision is […]

KIPP Teacher Wins National $10K Prize for Educator Excellence

August 7, 2026 admin 0

In a moment filled with emotion and celebration, KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools surprised one of its own this week with national recognition for outstanding teaching. Lekeshi Wormley, a 10th-grade biology teacher at KIPP Bold City […]

Style Bar Blends Confidence, Fashion, Fun, and Creativity for Upgraded Panache

August 7, 2026 admin 0

May kicked off with a celebration of fun, fashion, and creativity of “Hats, Teas, and Trinkets,” enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere filled with gift bags, door prizes, and charcuterie collection. The Style Bar experience began with a […]

What Happened to EBONY? Johnson Publishing Heir Says She Feels Betrayed

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Alexa Christina Rice From the Chicago Crusader In 2019, Fashion Fair, the cosmetics line created by Johnson Publishing Company’s Eunice Johnson, filed for bankruptcy following years of declining sales that ended the cosmetic giant’s decades […]

Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Nationwide — Author, professor, and legal historian Gloria J. Browne-Marshall announced the creation of Martyrs Day, a national day of remembrance, honoring protesters who died in the struggle for justice and equality in the United States. […]

McDonald’s USA Enters a New Era of Drinks with First-Ever Lineup of Refreshers and Crafted Sodas

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Starting May 6, fans can try six new specialty drinks made to match every mood and moment | McDonald’s fans have always had a special connection to our drinks – the kind of passion that […]

Florida Blue Foundation Accepting Mental Well-Being Grant Applications for 2026

August 7, 2026 admin 0

Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that improve health by impacting food security, advancing mental well-being, growing healthy communities, and addressing […]

Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champ, dies at age 68

August 7, 2026 admin 0

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff community is mourning the loss of head football coach and NFL legend Monte Coleman. His impact on the game and on people will be felt for generations. Coleman built a […]

From a Mother’s Grief to a Nation’s Reality: Camille Cosby’s Warning on Voting Rights Comes Full Circle

August 7, 2026 admin 0

By Stacy M. Brown | Twenty-eight years ago, Camille Cosby wrote a column in a national newspaper that set off a firestorm of controversy. She had just buried her son, Ennis Cosby, killed on a […]

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One Of America’s Oldest HBCUs Files for Bankruptcy

Eviscerating Key Parts of the Voting Rights Act is a Profound Setback for Our Multiracial Democracy and Voters of Color

KIPP Teacher Wins National $10K Prize for Educator Excellence

Style Bar Blends Confidence, Fashion, Fun, and Creativity for Upgraded Panache

What Happened to EBONY? Johnson Publishing Heir Says She Feels Betrayed

Black Attorney/ Professor Releases New Book to Honor Protesters Who Died for Justice

McDonald’s USA Enters a New Era of Drinks with First-Ever Lineup of Refreshers and Crafted Sodas

Florida Blue Foundation Accepting Mental Well-Being Grant Applications for 2026

Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champ, dies at age 68

From a Mother’s Grief to a Nation’s Reality: Camille Cosby’s Warning on Voting Rights Comes Full Circle