News

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Hunterdon County, New Jersey Friday morning, leaving residents of the Northeast feeling the after effects. 

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, unveiled by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, presents a comprehensive strategy titled “Fair Shot: Strategic Investments and Shared Sacrifice.”

President of Disney Branded Television, Ayo Davis, was announced as her alma mater’s keynote speaker. Read more about Ayo inside.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

TSU has been subjected to incredible levels of scrutiny–which bore no fruit—and wrongfully labeled as financially reckless.  The post Attack On HBCUs: Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Calls Out ‘Bait-And-Switch’ At Tennessee State University appeared first on NewsOne.

Emergency legislation will be introduced to the D.C. Council tomorrow, aiming to unlock over half a billion dollars for refurbishments to Capital One Arena. D.C.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says President Joe Biden is a bigger threat to democracy than Donald Trump because of social media bans. The post RFK Jr. Says Joe Biden Is A Bigger Threat To Democracy Than Donald Trump. Here’s Why He’s Wrong appeared first on NewsOne.

Sybil’s Birthday Shout-Outs Quavo, 33 Karlous Miller, 41 Adam Rodriguez, 49 Roselyn Sanchez, 51 Pedro Pascal, 49 (Narcos, The Last Of Us, The Mandalorian) Christopher Meloni, 63 (Elliot on Law and Order SVU, Organized Crime, OZ) Marvin Gaye would have been 85 (Murdered by his father in 1984 one day before bday) Traci Braxton would […] The post Sybil Wilkes ‘What You Need To Know:’ Maryland Governor Ignores Racist Trolls and More appeared first on Black America Web.

Education

After going test optional, the Ivy League and MIT had more racial and economic diversity than ever before. The post Will Returning To Standardized Tests For Colleges Hinder Student Diversity? appeared first on NewsOne.

As we've completed the first quarter of 2024 and begin Black Women History Month Black, here are a few Black women who have made positive monumental moments in history around the world so far this year!