2017 Elections Round Up: Major Victories in State, Local Elections for African Americans
If last night’s elections are any indicator of what is possible in the 2018 mid-terms, there will be even more to celebrate in a year’s time. Not only did the states of New Jersey and Virginia vote in the Democratic …
Trump Seeks to Downplay Past Skepticism of Russian Election Meddling
President Donald Trump downplayed on Sunday his past skepticism of Russia's involvement in US election meddling, saying he sides with American intelligence agencies over Vladimir Putin when it comes to assigning culpability for the hack.
Washington State University Scholar Cornelius Adewlale to be Awarded $100,000 Bullitt Environmental Prize
Environment at Washington State University, has been selected to received the Bullitt Environmental Prize from the Bullitt Foundation. The prize, which comes with a $100,000 grant for continued research, is awarded to individuals who have “extraordinary potential to come powerful …
NYC Men Teach Initiative Recruits Black Men As Public School Teachers
Efforts are underway to recruit more teachers of color, and one such successful initiative is in New York. NYC Men Teach was started two years ago under Mayor Bill de Blasio; the program is part of the mayor’s Young Men’s …
$1.5 Million Awarded to Four Foster Youth Dropout Prevention Pilot Programs
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently announced the award of $1.5 million in funding for the Foster Youth Dropout Recovery and High School Completion pilot program to help current and former foster youth ages 16 to 25 earn a high …
Panther Student-Athletes Continue To Graduate At High Rate
Prairie View A&M University student-athletes continue to graduate at levels which exceed the national average, according to data announced today by the NCAA.
Woman Accuses Jesse Jackson of Sexual Assault
It appears that there are enough sexual assault accusations to go around because now Jesse Jackson, a civil rights pioneer, is being accused of sexually assaulting a journalist named Danielle Young.
City of Charlotte, NC Welcomes Its First Ever Black Female Mayor
Vi Lyles has just made history as the first Black woman mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina. She ran an aggressive campaign, and her victory was confirmed by local and national news outlets on November 8th.
Biden Leaves 2020 Question Open as Book Tour Commences
Former Vice President Joe Biden said in an interview that aired Sunday that he isn't actively planning a run for president in 2020, but he also didn't rule it out.
Congress Week Ahead: Key House Vote On Tax Reform
The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a major tax reform bill, a top GOP policy goal that lawmakers say is a must-pass after they failed to repeal and replace Obamacare and are now a year …
Roy Moore Accusations Are 'disingenuous,' Says Alabama State Rep. Ed Henry
Alabama state Rep. Ed Henry, a Roy Moore supporter, said Friday he doesn't believe the women accusing the US Senate candidate of sexual misconduct, calling their claim "disingenuous."
UNT Homecoming Party Turns Scary When Floor Collapses
When the party is jumping, the floor gets to rocking.
Texas Church Turned Into a Memorial After Mass Shooting
The same day that the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs held its first service since a gunman opened fire on parishioners last week, killing 25 people and an unborn child, residents and visitors got to see how the church …
Stunning New Images Celebrate Kenyan Female Icon Who Stood Up to Colonialists
How do we immortalize people who have impacted the world and made it better in a significant way?
5 Things for November 13: Iran-Iraq earthquake, President Trump, Liz Smith
The wildfires may be contained, but California's wine country is struggling to attract visitors. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
