Malaika Jabali
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Alabama A&M Receives Largest Individual Donation in the School’s History
A young alum anonymously donated over $2 million to Alabama A&M University, officials announced Wednesday. Well, they donated $2,187,518.75 to be precise, twice-reflecting the HBCU’s...
R. Kelly Criminal Trial Begins
The criminal trial of disgraced singer R. Kelly began Wednesday in a federal district court in Brooklyn. Kelly faces multiple charges related to sex crimes...
The Stories of Black People Don’t Begin With Slavery. This New Pan-African Exhibit Blending Art and Technology Shows How.
Imagine using augmented reality to learn about African kings and queens not featured in the average textbook. Or, seeing some of the most pivotal moments...
House Introduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Legislation named for the late Congressman and civil rights icon whose blood was shed for voting rights was introduced on Tuesday in Congress. H.R. 4,...
Haitian Death Toll Rises to 1,419 in Aftermath of 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake
After a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti Saturday morning, the death toll has risen to 1,419 people, according to the country’s civil protection agency. Most of...
U.S. Border Patrol Has Seized Thousands of Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
Over the past year amid vaccine hesitancy debates, federal officials have also been battling on another front against forged COVID-19 vaccination cards. U.S. border patrol...
New U.S. Census Data Shows Country More Racially Diverse Than Ever
The U.S. Census Bureau recently rolled out 2020 data to the public, revealing a trove of information about the nation’s growth, diversity and more. Despite collection delays during the...
Women-Led Groups Team Up to Educate About COVID-19 Vaccination
Three women’s organizations have teamed up to help bring COVID-19 vaccine education to women of color and their families. The new campaign, “Take The Shot...
OP-ED: We Need to Make HBCUs Much More Affordable
When I made the decision to attend Spelman College, I knew I was doing more than choosing school. I was making a choice to change...
“Where’s My Child Tax Credit?” Find Out Why You May Not Have Received Your Monthly Payment
The IRS distributed the second round of advance Child Tax Credit payments today, but some families may be wondering why they haven’t received their payments....