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Howard University’s women’s golf team showed up and showed out at this year’s Hornet Classic, resulting in a win at a 3-round tournament, and with three players finishing in the top 5.  The three-day tournament hosted by Delaware State University was held at Kings Creek Country Club in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. According to Howard University, […]

A New York courtroom was briefly interrupted and shocked when Jerome Dewald chose to argue his case with the help of an AI avatar. The court was caught off guard since he had not informed the court of the AI use in advance. Dewald, a 74-year-old tech founder, was representing himself in an appeal against […]

As more companies begin to implement strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates, some experts say it’s a clever way to intentionally lay off people without formal terminations. As Business Insider reports, employees who voluntarily quit are ineligible to collect severance and health benefits that laid-off workers usually get. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive […]

How Texas’ mid-decade redistricting could affect voters in one Houston community Adrian Izaguirre grew up in Houston’s South Park neighborhood, a historically low-income community tucked between Interstates 610 and 45, south of downtown. He still calls that place home. For years, he has seen his neighbors struggle to find affordable housing and access to quality […]

New research reveals that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to a decline in entry-level jobs, a trend could upend the traditional notion of climbing the career ladder toward the American dream. A recent study of major public tech companies and growing venture-backed startups conducted between 2019 and 2024 by SignalFire, found a 50% drop […]

Dear Fairygodmentor, I want to become a better mentor to my team, especially the younger Black professionals. How can I support them in their growth?– Mentorship Matters Dear Mentorship Matters, I can’t tell you how much I love this letter! Another Fairygodmentor® in the making! Of course, I’m going to share as much as my […]

A new Black-owned bar in Washington D.C. wants you to says cheers without posting to Instagram about it. Hush Harbor, a new pub opened by former Hell’s Kitchen chef Rock Harper, finally let customers indulge on Sept. 5. However, they must commit to the bar’s no phone policy, influenced by Harper’s own new philosophy regarding […]

Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor is blasting the conservative justices on the Supreme Court who lifted a federal judge’s orders that will ultimately greenlight racial profiling from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The 6-3 decision of the conservative-majority court is a major win for President Donald Trump, who has vowed to conduct record-level deportations of […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who is known for having his fingernails painted during his collegiate years (University of Southern California), had his nails painted the opening week of the NFL season with a very important message regarding suicide and how people can find help. The 2024 No. 1 NFL Draft pick had his fingernails […]

An elderly owner of a jewelry store in San Jose, California, was attacked and suffered a stroke as thieves broke into his store in a smash-and-grab armed robbery. A surveillance video was posted to social media by an X user showing the moment a gang of robbers crashed into the store. The incident took place […]

AfriCon 2025 will head to Atlanta’s Omni Hotel from Sept. 18 to 20 for its latest gathering of business leaders and innovators within the African diaspora. Attendees can expect transformative programming to elevate their ideas and ambitions. AfriCon has become a signature event for entrepreneurs and creative trailblazers to advance the diverse Black community. View […]

An East Texas firefighter has ended his family’s century-long streak of having only sons. Montgomery County firefighter Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia, were overjoyed at their recent gender reveal to learn they’re expecting a baby girl. Due in March, she will be the first daughter born into the Sherman family in 108 years. “I […]