The Congressional budgeting process is often like a low-scoring football game comprised of fumbles, interceptions, and dropped passes—especially when it comes to funding historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Practically every year, HBCU funding is punted by each chamber of Congress until a deal is reached on whether to increase …

Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Houston It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — and regardless of the holiday, no one wants a boring, lifeless party. Sure, classic holiday hits like “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” and “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” gets the nostalgic spirit going, …

An aspiring rapper with an apparent taste for the finer things in life has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars from Wells Fargo while he was supposed to be guarding the cash vault at a branch in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a recently unsealed indictment, 29-year-old Arlando …

To see how this works out in practice, consider one ongoing case that predates the impeachment inquiry. In August, House Democrats went to court seeking to compel former White House Counsel Don McGahn to testify about potential obstruction of justice related to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe. In late November, …

Vaccines are a central player in our fight against infectious diseases. What components are commonly found in vaccines, and what is their purpose? In this Special Feature article, we find out. Share on PinterestWhy do some vaccines have a long list of components? Many people will be familiar with the …

Kodak Black has revealed that he has been a victim of police brutality and inhumane treatment while behind bars. In a lengthy post he published on Instagram, Kodak speaks on being laced with an unknown substance by police officers, denied medical attention, and beaten by officers and other inmates …

Lamar Jackson threw for 200 yards, 5 touchdowns, and rushed for 86 yards in the Ravens 42-21 win over the Jets on Thursday (December 12) night. In the process, he broke Michael Vick’s single season record for rushing yards by a quarterback.  The MVP frontrunner started the game needing only …

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old college student in New York City, according to multiple reports. Tessa Majors, an 18-year-old freshman at Barnard College in Manhattan, was killed Wednesday night (Dec. 11) when three teens tried to rob her while she …

(Image: BlackBusiness.com) Three black entrepreneurs have joined forces to create a real estate firm called Coalition Properties Group (CPG). Harrison Beacher, Ryan Butler, and Keith James decide to merge their firms and in less than a year are already on track to reach $100 million in closed deals. Coalition Properties …

A recent study concludes that people who smoke electronic cigarettes are twice as likely to report clinical depression as those who have never vaped. The correlation was particularly strong among younger people. Share on PinterestA new study identifies a link between vaping and depression. Known as vaping, battery-powered e-cigarettes use …