The cicadas are coming
By Michigan State University
Newswise — EAST LANSING, Mich. – For the first time in more than 200 years, two broods of cicadas – Brood XIX,...
Celebrated Artist Faith Ringgold has died at age 93
Artist Faith Ringgold died on Saturday, April 13 at the age of 93. Ringgold is best known for her quiltwork that depicted the good,...
The hidden racist history of some Pittsburgh neighborhoods
By David S. Rotenstein
Imagine learning that the home where you grew up has a deed with language prohibiting Black people from buying or renting...
What Black student loan borrowers should know about Biden’s new ‘Plan B’ for debt...
By Gerren Keith Gaynor/Originally published by thegrio
President Joe Biden announced Monday his highly anticipated Plan B for student loan debt cancellation nearly a year...
OJ Simpson dead at 76
Simson's family "announced on Simpson’s official X account — formerly Twitter — that Simpson died Wednesday after battling cancer. Simpson’s attorney confirmed to TMZ...
Native UM Student Works to Create Missing Persons Database
By University of Montana
Newswise — MISSOULA – Haley Omeasoo was already studying forensic science at the University of Montana when she saw the poster that...
Over 30 million people could get student loan relief under new Biden plan
By Nadra Nittle/Originally published by The 19th
President Joe Biden is slated to travel to Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday to announce a new student loan...
Chinese-American family gifts $5 million to California university to thank Black family for renting...
By TheGrio Staff/Originally published by thegrio
A Chinese-American family has gifted $5 million to a California college in honor of two Black homeowners who rented...
How to safely watch the April 8 solar eclipse – and why sunglasses won’t...
By Tulane University
Newswise — On April 8, the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth, creating a spectacular celestial event that will...
Maryland college hopes to become 2nd HBCU in nation to train veterinarians
By TheGrio Staff
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore received state approval last month to establish a veterinary medicine school. According to USA Today, fewer...
