Dr. Robert Winn, director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center, notes that cancer mortality rates have dropped significantly since 1991, with a 49% drop in cancer mortality among Black men, and that closing the racial gap in cancer deaths is possible through increased screening, clinical trials, and other efforts.
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Why We Need to Protect Pell Grants for Black Students
Congress is considering a bill that would raise the number of credit hours students must take to qualify for the maximum Pell Grant from 12 to 15 per semester, which could leave low-income students unsure if a bachelor’s degree is financially within reach.
Posted inTravel
REAL ID Deadline Takes Off May 7: No Compliant ID, No Flight
Starting May 7, the TSA will enforce the REAL ID law, requiring adults flying within the U.S. to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another accepted form of identification to pass through airport security.
Posted inCommunity
Monday Newsletter: May 5, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 5th, 2025 School Vouchers Are Law National News The 89th Legislature Culture K-12 Education Spiritual Entertainment Editorial Upcoming Local Events
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How a Black Astronaut’s Historic Spacewalk Deepened His Faith
Dr. Bernard Harris, a physician, astronaut, philanthropist, scuba diver, and author, is being honored by NASA as the newest member of its Hall of Fame, and is using his experiences to encourage young people to embrace STEM subjects and dream big.
Posted inFashion
“Haus” of Art, Fashion — and Healing
Amanda Moore-Karim, a Black woman and fashion industry veteran, has created Luxy’s Haus, a website and e-store that merges fashion, photography, literature and the Black experience, including somatic healing and Tarot-like card readings.
Posted inNational
Harris Blasts Trump’s ‘Reckless’ Tariffs, Warns of Economic Crisis
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a fiery speech at the Emerge gala, criticizing President Trump’s leadership and warning of an impending economic crisis caused by his administration’s actions.
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Friday Newsletter: May 2, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Today’s Editor Pick Coming This Weekend National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education HBCU News Entertainment Editorial Upcoming […]
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Kennesaw State University Deactivates Black Studies Program Amidst DEI Cuts
Kennesaw State University has administratively deactivated the Black Studies, Philosophy, and Technical Communication majors due to low enrollment, despite the program’s 20-year history and 25% Black student population.
Posted inEntertainment
Hoodoo vs. Holy Ghost: The ‘Sinners’ Controversy
The horror-drama film “Sinners” has sparked debate over whether it is demonic or a deeper exploration of faith, race, and survival in the Jim Crow South, with some accusing it of promoting “anti-Christian propaganda” and others arguing it respectfully portrays African spiritual traditions like Hoodoo.