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Morehouse Faces Backlash Over Plan To Honor Joseph Smith With Chapel Portrait Amid Slavery Debate
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (400+ words) Smith founded Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. An ongoing debate is taking place on the campus of Morehouse College as the Joseph Smith portrait is set to be displayed in the coming months." Smith founded Mormonism and the…...
Forget That Job! Workers Are Now Taking Gap Years And Sabbaticals
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (144+ words) An increasing number of U.S. employees have decided that a linear, uninterrupted career trajectory is no longer necessary, opting to take extended breaks throughout their careers. Career coach Lisa Lewis told Fortune that professionals are reframing how they view time away…...
Shamari DeVoe, Pursuing Nursing Degree, Set To Graduate With Masters of Science
23+ hour, 5+ min ago (387+ words) Singer and "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum Shamari DeVoe is proudly pursuing a nursing degree and sharing the journey with fans. Shamari DeVoe is reportedly nearing completion of her Master of Science in nursing, proudly documenting her journey as an…...
Colleges Sever Ties With Organizations That Help People Of Color Amid Pressure From White House
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (382+ words) Under pressure from the Trump administration, over 100 colleges and universities have cut ties with organizations supporting people of color. Over 100 colleges and universities nationwide have severed partnerships with groups serving communities of color amid pressure from the Trump administration. A…...
Morehouse Alum Expands Local Nonprofit To Inspire Youth With STEAM Opportunities
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (340+ words) Grant Bennett launched the Two-Six Project to inspire kids in his hometown to pursue any field. A Morehouse alum is sowing his communal roots in STEAM opportunities, particularly for his city's youth. Inspired by hometown heroes of his own, Grant…...
Civil Rights Leader, Former Xavier University President, Norman C. Francis, Dead At 94
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (397+ words) Norman C. Francis, civil rights leader and former president of Xavier University of Louisiana, has died at age 94. Dr. Norman C. Francis, the longtime civil rights leader who served as president of Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly 50 years, has died at…...
Private Daycares In California Losing Business After Gov. Newsom Expanded Free Preschool
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (578+ words) Private preschools across California are facing financial strain as Gov. Newsom's expansion of free preschool for all 4-year-olds reshapes the child care landscape. Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to expand universal childcare in California is creating a mixed impact, giving more…...
Language Could Be Standing In The Way Of You Getting Ahead At Work, Expert Says
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (341+ words) From shaping how we make decisions and connect with others to how we think about ourselves, the language we use in everyday life impacts how we think and lead. Language could also play a significant role in getting ahead and…...
Jackson State University Gets $14.5M To Extend Contract For Heart Study Training Center
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (306+ words) The HBCU will continue providing research opportunities for its public health students. Jackson State University (JSU) will have more time to train Black graduate students in heart health research after receiving $14.5 million from the National Institutes of Health to extend…...
Experts Warn Of FERPA Hurdles Amid DOJ’s Harvard Admission Documents Lawsuit
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (551+ words) While Harvard has refused to bow down, legal experts highlight how the lawsuit having "nothing to do with protecting the civil rights of any student." After the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Harvard University over allegations that…...