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16 Colleges Now Cost More Than $100 K A Year To Attend
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (430+ words) The annual cost of attendance " which includes tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, transportation, and other expenses " surpassed the six-figure mark. Sixteen U. S. colleges and universities will cost more than $100, 000 a year to attend during the 2026-27 academic year, according to Princeton Review…...
Justice Department Finds UC Davis Medical School Discriminated In Admissions
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (281+ words) The finding marks the latest action by the Justice Department as it scrutinizes medical school admissions policies The U. S. Department of Justice ruled that the University of California, Davis School of Medicine (UC Davis) used admissions practices that unlawfully discriminated based…...
Najee Dorsey, Founder of 'Black Art In America' Commissioned By The Woodson Museum For Historic 'America 250' Mural
8+ hour, 42+ min ago (22+ words) Najee Dorsey's massive 30-foot-by-10-foot mural will serve as the crown jewel of The Woodson's local interpretation....
JAY-Z's Marcy Pen Capital Partners Looking To Buy LVMH's Stake In Fenty Beauty
14+ hour, 24+ min ago (333+ words) Selena Hill is an award-winning multimedia journalist, media executive, and storyteller who has interviewed over 100 industry leaders across politics, business, and entertainment. As the Director of Multiplatform Content at BLACK ENTERPRISE, she conducts high-profile interviews with the likes of VP…...
Chicago Restaurateur Moved Jerk Soul To Ghana, Thinking He'd Retire " Now He's Rebuilding After Starting Over
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (777+ words) When Telie Woods left St. Louis and moved to Ghana in 2022, he thought he was finally slowing down. After years of building his popular Caribbean fusion restaurant, Jerk Soul, into a Midwest favorite, Woods says he believed the move to…...
Study Finds Black Supervisors May Help Reduce Bias In Hiring Evaluations
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (354+ words) New research suggests the presence of Black leaders in hiring processes may help challenge negative assumptions about Black workers and improve workplace equity. Despite decades of diversity initiatives, Black professionals continue to face significant barriers in the workplace, from hiring…...
Atlanta Hawks, Kaiser Permanente Tackle Black Men's Mental Health At State Farm Arena
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (343+ words) The "Real Talk, Real Strength" summit address Black men's mental wellness and systemic health challenges. For sports fans, the ultimate skill isn't avoiding a tough loss'it is mastering the art of the rebuild. This event concluded a three-part community wellness…...
Chicago Alderman Unveils Plan Targeting Pharmacy Deserts
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (423+ words) The proposal follows the closure of a Walgreens store in the Chatham neighborhood after more than two decades in operation A Chicago alderman plans to launch a pilot program in July 2026 aimed at expanding access to prescription medications in underserved…...
Fisk University Moves Forward With Innovation Center, Promises Community Transparency
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (266+ words) The proposed facility is a key component of Quantum Leap, a long-term campus development initiative. Fisk University has plans to move forward with a proposed 100, 000-square-foot Innovation Center in North Nashville, responding to community interest and concerns by pledging transparency…...
A Battle For Wealth Equity: Inside The Push for Real Reparations
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (216+ words) Economic empowerment is true liberation, but for Black Americans, the systemic baseline of generational wealth is compromised by policy. A Battle For Wealth Equity: Inside The Push for Real Reparations 10 Black Reparations initiatives Economic empowerment has always been the cornerstone…...