Democrats victorious amid record-breaking government shutdown
Zohran Mamdani wins mayoral race in New York City (Photo Credit: Yuki Iwamura/AP)
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MAGA rage over Bad Bunny Super Bowl continues
Turning Point, the group founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced Thursday that it will host its own Super Bowl halftime show. “It’s true, Turning Point USA is thrilled to announce The All American Halftime Show,” Turning Point USA posted on X. “Performers and event details coming soon.” Trump’s Response This announcement comes amidst the…
ForbesBLK provides platform on achieving Black wealth
The average Black family’s median wealth stands at $24,000, while white families average $188,000. That stark gap was spotlighted in McKinsey & Company’s 2021 report, “The Economic State of Black America: What Is and What Could Be.” At the 2025 ForbesBLK Summit at Morehouse College, panelists tackled how Black Americans can bridge this divide by…
Jayvon Givan found dead in New Mexico, family claim homicide as the cause
Editor’s note: This article was edited for accuracy on Oct. 8. Recent events have revealed that the death of Jayvon Givan took place on Sept. 17, 2024, not Oct. 1, 2025. On Jan. 26, 2025, Jayvon Givan was declared missing. After over nine months missing, declassified police reports have revealed that Givan was found deceased…
The U.S. Government shutdown: Why and what to expect
The government has shut down for the first time since 2018. The shutdown is expected to last longer than the previous one, which lasted 34 days. A government shutdown happens when there is not enough funding to keep it open and Democrats and Republicans reach an impasse when it comes to voting on a resolution…
When funding becomes division: Trump’s $500M shift and the future of Black & Brown solidarity
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would redirect $500 million in federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), pulling those dollars away from other minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). On the surface, this may look like a win for HBCUs. But the reality is more complicated—and dangerous. This decision risks…
Morehouse climbs to top three on U.S. News & World Report HBCU Rankings
Morehouse College rose to No. 3 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the annual Best Colleges list, two spots ahead of last year’s ranking. The ranking places Morehouse behind Spelman College, which has held the No. 1 spot for 19 consecutive years, and Howard University at No. 2. In addition to…
Woodfin wins Mayor: Claims historic third term in Birmingham
Randall Woodfin ‘03 has secured a historic third term as Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, winning nearly 75 percent of the vote on Tuesday. He becomes the first mayor since Richard Arrington Jr. in 1987 to claim three consecutive terms, extending leadership he first began in 2017. Woodfin’s closest competitors were Lashunda Scales, who received 4,781…
Atlanta Braves host HBCU Night, bringing the culture to the infield
Historically Black colleges and universities are at the forefront of Atlanta’s culture. That was evident as the Atlanta Braves hosted HBCU Night at Truist Park on Aug 20. The night was filled with community, praise and recognition for HBCU’s across the country. Among those recognized was Morehouse College President F. DuBois Bowman ‘92, who was…