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Caban’s proposal comes at a time of great need in Leon County

May 30, 2024 Carma Henry 0

Following the greatest tornado damage in Leon County since 1945, Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban put forth a proposal to the Leon County Commission to utilize $1 million to afford to assist in disaster relief. At the time the proposal was made, much of the county was still reeling from the effects of what was reported to be up to three twisters that decimated areas of Tallahassee. The quick thinking and expeditious action by the county staff has been a breath of fresh air for many. […]

NCAA president addresses ACC about student athletes’ pay

May 22, 2024 Carma Henry 0

NCAA President Charlie Baker addressed ACC officials and member schools’ administrators and coaches during an extended meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 13 during the league’s annual spring meetings, ones convening amid the backdrop of great uncertainty surrounding the future of the conference. […]

U.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns

May 8, 2024 Carma Henry 0

“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten. […]

Navy Federal Credit Union Denied Over Half Of Its Black Mortgage Applicants

December 21, 2023 Carma Henry 0

Further analysis by CNN found Black applicants were more than twice as likely to be denied than their white counterparts when more than a dozen variables, including income, debt-to-income ratio, property value, down payment percentage, and neighborhood characteristics, were the same. Navy Federal spokesperson Bill Pearson denied allegations of racial discrimination in its lending practices. […]

A Growing Number of Black Californians Are Claiming Their American Indian Lineage

December 13, 2023 Carma Henry 0

A growing number of Black Americans, relying on newly digitized federal records and other sources, are discovering direct bloodlines to Native American ancestors. These discoveries are inspiring individuals to trace and claim their Native American ancestry, leading some to apply for citizenship with tribal Nations. […]

Ohio Players Drummer James “Diamond” Williams Advocates for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

October 11, 2023 Carma Henry 0

After years of dedicated contributions to the music industry, the band’s drummer and leader, James “Diamond” Williams, is openly questioning why the Ohio Players have yet to secure their spot in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. […]

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Out-of-State Tuition Hike Put on Pause

June 28, 2023 Carma Henry 0

lorida higher-education officials on Thursday put on hold a request by university presidents to raise tuition for out-of-state students, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis touted efforts to avoid tuition hikes over the past decade. […]

Sen. Warnock’s Victory Is a Win for Georgia and America

December 14, 2022 Carma Henry 0

On the night of his reelection, Sen. Warnock addressed all of this with his usual dignity. He gave the credit to Georgians for electing the state’s first Black and first Jewish senators at a time when the Far Right was trying to divide the country. He took on the conservative pundits claiming his victory was proof that there was no voter suppression in Georgia. Just because Georgia voters endured long lines in the rain doesn’t mean there is no suppression, he said. It means Georgians refused to have their voices silenced. […]

FAMU Maintains Carnegie R2 Designation, Sets 2030 R1 Goal

January 19, 2022 Carma Henry 0

Florida A&M University (FAMU) has maintained its Carnegie R2 -High Research Activity – designation for the third consecutive year. FAMU attained the R2 designation in 2018 and is one of 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to hold the classification. […]

Omicron Can Evade Vaccines, But Boosters Can Help: Fauci

December 16, 2021 Carma Henry 0

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the omicron variant of the coronavirus can potentially evade the first rounds of vaccines, but boosters increase efficacy and help safeguard against it. […]