LeBron James’s son Bronny James was drafted by the Lakers in the NBA draft, while Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur Sanders was drafted by the Browns in the NFL draft, despite their fathers’ influence and confidence.
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Posted inHBCU
To Close the HBCU Gender Gap, Help Black Boys Find Their “Spark”
Supporting HBCUs to recruit more young men and strengthen the pipeline for the next generation of Black educators can help to retain Black teachers and inspire every student to connect and engage with their education.
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Women Lead the Way in Banking: JPMorgan Chase’s Journey of Success and Growth
JPMorgan Chase’s Renee Horne, Monique Winfree, and Annika Cail share their journeys and lessons learned in the banking industry, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning, building relationships, and community involvement for career growth and making a difference.
Posted inHealth
Renée G. Omoyeni Uses Technology to Guide the Next Generation of Nurses
CompassRN, a Houston-based nonprofit led by Renée G. Omoyeni, is addressing the nursing shortage by providing educational resources, mentorship programs, and clinical simulations to help students prepare for the nursing profession.
Posted inEducation
Black Students Are the Future of Journalism
Black journalists are working to provide access and opportunities to young Black students to learn journalism, as the pipeline for Black journalists is shrinking due to limited opportunities.
Posted inFinance
Stocks’ sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain the 47th president will accept for the economy
The U.S. stock market has been on a sell-off, with the S&P 500 down 2.7% as investors question the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs and other policies on the economy.
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Dr. Johné Battle v. Dollar General Court Battle Places DEI on Trial
Dr. Johné Battle, Dollar General’s former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, is suing the company after being fired, alleging that his termination was a retaliation for his efforts to uncover systemic discrimination in the company.
Posted inTexas Tribune
In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners
Texas has one of the most punitive systems in the nation for property tax debt, where private law firms can charge up to 20% on top of existing base taxes, penalties, and interest, resulting in billions of dollars in revenue for the firms.
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Side Hustles Become a Necessity for Millions as Costs Rise
Nearly half of Americans have a side hustle to help cover daily expenses, with most earning lower incomes due to rising inflation.
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Women Join Newsrooms in Growing Numbers, but Few Rise to Leadership
Women make up 40 percent of journalists in the U.S., but only 24 percent of top editors are women, with the U.S. having the highest percentage of women in top editorial positions compared to other countries.
