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More than 200 protests were held Saturday nationally and hundreds more globally amid a “global day of action” targeting Tesla founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk. Dubbed the “Tesla takedown,” participants are protesting Musk’s efforts in his appointed role as the director of the Department of Government Efficiency. About 100 protesters showed up at […]

(Black PR Wire) The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) is proud to announce the launch of the Innovation Leader Scholarship. This groundbreaking initiative aims to support the next generation of diverse leaders in engineering and computer science, empowering them to drive innovation and shape the future of technology. The Innovation Leader Scholarship will provide

Most of the cuts will come from the public health agencies: The FDA, CDC, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services among others   Associated Press | [email protected] By AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including

Nationwide — Chase Matthews, a 17-year-old African American teen from South Fulton, Georgia, has secured acceptance letters from 155 colleges across all 50 states, with over $6 million in scholarship offers. She is an honor student and band member and has maintained an ‘A’ average while serving as a role model. Matthews, a Westlake High senior

Nationwide — Brian Key, an African American man from Reading, Pennsylvania, is making history and and proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. After more than four decades of having dropped out of college, he has now graduated from Reading Area Community College (RACC) with a degree in Integrative Studies and a Certificate

Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness Through Digital Innovation Nationwide — Junior Wallstreeters, a Black-owned non-profit organization, is proud to announce a special virtual presentation in honor of Financial Literacy Month titled “Introduction to Cryptocurrency: Can Investing in Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Platforms Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap?” The event will take place via Zoom on

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday pledged to work with Jamaica on its employment of Cuban doctors who have been an important part of the country’s health system , and to also review the State Department’s travel warning urging Americans to reconsider travel to the Caribbean nation. The pledges were among several Rubio made

Haiti By Jacqueline Charles Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness said Wednesday that the escalating gang crisis in Haiti has reached a point that demands a rapid increase in the number of cops and equipment for the Haiti National Police to battle gangs that are on the verge of taking over the capital. Ultimately, the Haiti National

The largest-ever class of high school seniors is about to graduate, just as colleges are facing major upheaval. Here’s what they could face as they head to campus. By Alan BlinderRon LieberStephanie SaulVimal Patel and Anemona Hartocollis THE NEW YORK TIMES Colleges are expecting what could be the largest freshman class ever this fall at a moment of

Amplifying Black Perspectives Part 1: Insights from the 2024 Pre-Election Survey (Black PR Wire) At the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 53rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), the Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) surveyed our attendees to understand the top issues for Black registered voters. Our report, Amplifying Black Perspectives: Insights from the 2024 Pre-Election Survey,