Grambling State University to Welcome Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker

Grambling State University names Fawn Weaver as Spring 2026 commencement speaker, highlighting entrepreneurship, leadership, and the achievements of graduates across diverse academic programs.

Obama Foundation Partners with After School Matters to Launch Youth Programs at Presidential Center

Milton Kirby | Chicago, IL | April 4, 2026 The Obama Foundation has announced a major youth programming partnership with After School Matters, positioning Chicago teens at the center of…

SNAP Eligibility, Policy Changes, and What Households Need to Know in 2026

SNAP benefits in 2026 bring updated income limits, work requirements, and policy changes under federal law, impacting how low-income households qualify for food assistance nationwide.

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Unlock Federal Research Dollars for HBCUs

By Milton Kirby | Washington, D.C. | March 26, 2026 A new bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate could reshape how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) access federal research…

Charter School Funding and Tax Relief Dominate Pre-Crossover Debate

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | February 16, 2026 With Crossover Day approaching and the legislative calendar tightening, Georgia lawmakers accelerated activity beneath the Gold Dome last week, advancing…

House Of Representatives Passes 13th Amendment, Abolishing Slavery

Reflecting on the 161st Anniversary of the 13th Amendment – A Nation at War Takes a Defining Step Toward Freedom By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | January 31, 2026…

Farm Credit Mid-America Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications for Future Agriculture Leaders

Farm Credit Mid-America opens 2026 scholarship applications, offering up to $5,000 for students pursuing agriculture and rural community careers. Deadlines approach in January.

Morehouse and Spelman Glee Clubs Deliver Three-Night Christmas Masterpiece

Morehouse and Spelman’s Glee Clubs delivered a powerful three-night Christmas concert series, blending tradition, harmony, and history in one of Atlanta’s most beloved holiday celebrations.

Warnock, Ossoff Announce $300 Million to Close Georgia’s Digital Divide

Georgia will receive over $300 million in federal BEAD funding to expand broadband, helping close the digital divide and bringing high-speed internet to unserved rural communities.

Bowie State’s Future Brightens with Major Philanthropic Boost from MacKenzie Scott

By Milton Kirby | Prince George’s County, MD | November 14, 2025 Bowie State University has received the largest single donation in its 160-year history — a $50 million unrestricted…