Historically Black land-grant universities deprived of $12.6 billion in funding over three decades

Historically Black land-grant universities deprived of $12.6 billion in funding over three decades

September 29, 2023

Findings by the National Center for Education Statistics uncovered funding disparities in 16 out of 18 states hosting Black land grants.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Historically Black land-grant universities across 16 states have been denied a staggering $12.6 billion in funding over the past 30 years,

Book censorship on the rise in U.S. libraries, data shows increase in challenges

Book censorship on the rise in U.S. libraries, data shows increase in challenges

September 29, 2023

At least 1,915 unique book titles have been counted among censored library materials and services.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The assault on Black history and that of other minority groups in the U.S. has ramped up with the recent banning of books.  The American Library Association’s

Ex-domestic violence coalition CEO charged

Ex-domestic violence coalition CEO charged

September 29, 2023

Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced charges against Tiffany Carr and Patricia Duarte.Photo special to the Outlook By Dara KamNews Service of Florida Authorities have charged the former longtime president of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a former chief financial officer of the agency with fraud, grand theft

House speaker McCarthy faces pressure to pursue impeachment inquiry against Biden

House speaker McCarthy faces pressure to pursue impeachment inquiry against Biden

September 29, 2023

An impeachment investigation of President Joe Biden has become a major issue for Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As expected, the return of Congress to Capitol Hill is kicking off with the House of Representatives doing former President Donald Trump’s bidding as Speaker Kevin

Biden-Harris administration secures commitments from more Artificial Intelligence companies to manage risks

Biden-Harris administration secures commitments from more Artificial Intelligence companies to manage risks

September 29, 2023

With Artificial Intelligence becoming common in the workplace, the White House has gotten a voluntary commitments from seven prominent AI businesses to enhance stable, trustworthy AI.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris announced they have taken decisive action to limit

Trump’s use of Scottsboro Boys case comparison raises eyebrows and ire of Judge

Trump’s use of Scottsboro Boys case comparison raises eyebrows and ire of Judge

September 29, 2023

Lawyers for former president Donald Trump attempted to invoke the Scottsboro Boys case before trial date was set.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Former President Donald Trump, known for his gas lighting statements and actions to fuel the fire of racism, drew criticism from a federal judge

HBCU transformation project receives $124 million boost to propel systemic change

HBCU transformation project receives $124 million boost to propel systemic change

September 29, 2023

Over the next three years, the HBCU Transformation Project aims to narrow the widening wealth gap between HBCUs and other higher education institutions.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia To help fortify historically Black colleges and universities nationwide, the HBCU Transformation Project has garnered a substantial $124 million

Oregon man is released after years on death row as his case highlights racial bias in a flawed legal system

Oregon man is released after years on death row as his case highlights racial bias in a flawed legal system

September 19, 2023

Jesse Johnson By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Jesse Johnson, a Black man wrongfully convicted for a 1998 murder, was released, following a reversal of his conviction by the Oregon Court of Appeals two years ago. The case highlighted longstanding racial bias within the justice system. The Oregon Innocence

Congress returns with looming showdowns, Trump’s legal woes, and a lame duck speaker

Congress returns with looming showdowns, Trump’s legal woes, and a lame duck speaker

September 19, 2023

While President Joe Biden is expected to push for a funding bill, there are several other issues facing Congress as it reconvenes.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As Congress reconvenes, the nation watches in anticipation of what America future holds while bracing for an intense battle of

New COVID-19 variant ‘Pirola’ raises concerns amidst ongoing crises

New COVID-19 variant ‘Pirola’ raises concerns amidst ongoing crises

September 19, 2023

Just about every state is seeing some level of increases COVID-19 cases.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Amidst a news cycle that now routinely features wildfires, former president indictments, and extreme weather events, the world is grappling with the resurgence of COVID-19 as a new and concerning