Biden Signs Bill Making Lynching A Federal Hate Crime Into Law
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Tuesday that makes lynching a federal hate crime, acknowledging how racial violence has left a lasting scar on the nation and asserting that these crimes are not a relic of a bygone era.
US Employers Added 455,000 Private-sector Jobs In March, Slightly Above Forecast
America's private sector added 455,000 jobs in March, the ADP Employment Report showed Wednesday.
Bill Gates Foundation Appoints Two Africans To Board Of Trustees
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman recently announced the appointment of a board of trustees. These initial trustees include Zimbabwean and Econet Group CEO Strive Masiyiwa, and the Egyptian-born director of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Baroness Nemat (Minouche) Shafik.
Speculation Grows Over Justice Clarence Thomas’ Health
Still, speculation has run rampant over the secrecy in which Justice Thomas’ hospitalization and health have been handled.
House Passes CROWN Act to End Discrimination Against Natural Black Hairstyles
ntroduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-New Jersey), the acronym CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.
Howard University Unveils Plan To Invest $785 Million In Campus-Wide Real Estate Initiative
Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick announced the largest real estate initiative in the school’s history on Wednesday with three new interdisciplinary centers being a staple of the expansive project.
VP Kamala Harris Announces Grants To Help HBCUs With Bomb Threats
“These threats have brought fear and anxiety to places of peace … to sanctuaries,” Harris said.
Howard Faculty Hold Rally And Threaten Strike If Union Negotiations Fail
A large group of students, supporters and faculty- gathered around the flagpole on the yard at Howard University to march towards the administration building to hold a rally over labor issues.
Barack Obama Receives Outpouring Of Love After Announcing Positive COVID Test
Former President Barack Obama announced on Sunday, March 13, that he tested positive for COVID-19.
83 Percent Of Americans Worried About K-12 Public School Staff Shortages
A new national survey finds deep public concern about the K-12 school workforce.
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What Black Americans Need To Know About Gum Disease
According to a CDC report, almost 1 in 3 Black adults have at least one untreated cavity, compared with roughly 18% of white adults. Atlanta dentist Dr. Jamar McKay explains why oral health is important.
