President Biden will deliver commencement addresses next month at Morehouse College in Georgia and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point at a time when anger over U.S. foreign policy has led to an eruption of student protests at several campuses. In addition to the relatively traditional speech at West Point, which presidents often deliver […]
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When Vice President Kamala Harris greeted Dick Barnett on Friday, he was concise in his response. “Finally.” At long last, six surviving members of the all-Black Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State University in Nashville visited the White House, the culmination of a decades-long effort, led by Mr. Barnett, for recognition. The Tennessee A&I Tigers were […]
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When a cast and crew comes together to create a TV series, they hope audiences enjoy it and that the characters resonate with fans. No one starts a project thinking “I’m making a classic comedy that will stand the test of time and inspire countless generations.” However, that’s exactly what the team behind “A Different […]
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Photo: Paras Griffin (Getty Images) Jasmine Guy is speaking her mind on Bill Cosby’s legacy—and she hopes that his infamous crimes won’t completely tarnish it. In a recent interview, the “A Different World” star remained adamant about things Cosby has done for the Black community—especially when it comes to historically black colleges and universities. J.B. […]
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NewsOne Featured Video Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty A jury found last week that a historically Black college (HBCU) in Missouri discriminated against a white woman professor based on her race and gender. As a result, Harris-Stowe State University was hit with a judgment to pay Beverly Buck Brennan $750,000 for what the lawsuit alleged […]
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