MacKenzie Scott: A Philanthropy of the Spirit in an Age of Abandonment

By Stacy M. Brown | Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent There are moments in history when a single act of generosity reveals the moral decay of an entire nation.…

The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Empowers Families to Build Generational Stability Featuring Financial Expert Jini Thornton

The Tau Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated hosts “The Power of Our Legacy” on October 25, featuring Jini Thornton’s practical roadmap for financial clarity, organization, and generational wealth transfer.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $50 Million to Atlanta’s HBCUs

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation will invest $50 million over 10 years to help nearly 10,000 Atlanta HBCU students complete degrees through need-based “gap scholarships.”

North Carolina A&T Reaches Historic Enrollment of 15,275: Growth Powers Greensboro, Defines HBCU Excellence

North Carolina A&T sets a record with 15,275 students, reinforcing its role as America’s largest HBCU and a cultural, economic, and alumni powerhouse worldwide.

  • Education
  • September 17, 2025
  • 5 minutes Read
Should Black Students Choose College or Trades?

By Quintessa Williams | Word in Black | September 17, 2025 For generations, Black families and their children have viewed a college degree as the ticket to upward mobility, financial…

Drastic Pell Grant Changes Now Law—HBCUs and Low-Income Students Brace for the Next Phase

Trump’s education law cuts Pell Grants, tightening rules and shrinking awards. HBCUs and low-income students brace for higher hurdles as oversight battles shift to states.

Howard University President Ben Vinson III to Step Down After Two Years

Howard University President Ben Vinson III will step down on August 31 after less than two years. Former President Wayne Frederick returns as interim leader during the transition.

MARTA and Page Turners Host “Reading and Riding” Family Day at Decatur Station

MARTA and Page Turners host Reading and Riding Family Day at Decatur Station with author Derrick Barnes, free books, music, comic-making, and kids’ prizes.

10 Steps to Building Lasting Wealth

By Rashonda Tate | July 5, 2025 When the conversation turns to freedom, it often stops at civil rights and voting power. However, true freedom includes financial liberation—the ability to…

UVA President Resigns to Protect Students, Jobs from Trump’s Threat of Cuts

UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid Trump administration pressure over DEI policies, raising alarms about political interference in higher education leadership and academic freedom.