PVAMU, Shell to launch $6M partnership
Prairie View A&M University and Shell Global University are collaborating to launch a research project focused on innovation and agriculture in a multi-million dollar, five-year agreement. The PVAMU-Shell Nature Based…
Explore the World and Beyond on These Virtual Field Trips
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Human trafficking prevention workshops help healthcare workers to spot victims
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Q&A with WNBA player DiDi Richards: ‘Hopefully I’m here to stay’
Saying WNBA standout DiDi Richards is coming off an outstanding year seems to be a…
First Texas redistricting challenge set for federal court
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AT&T with broadband assistance program seeks to close digital divide
AT&T and Cricket Wireless recently opened enrollment for the new federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP),…
Retiring U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson impacts race to replace her
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HBCU virtual fair connects students with colleges and money
Even with the pandemic raging across the country, thousands of high school students are still…
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Biden administration extends Student Loan Pause until January 31, 2022
Recently, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced a final extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until January 31, 2022. The Department believes…
Obama criticizes GOP for embracing 2020 falsehoods
(CNN)Former President Barack Obama said Republicans have been “cowed into accepting” a series of positions that “would be unrecognizable and unacceptable…
Kamala Harris, Barack Obama may treat racial issues very differently
When Barack Obama campaigned for president in 2008, he was cautioned by his inner circle to downplay “any topic that might be…
Clinton addresses racism at historic Black church
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton paid a visit to a historic black church on Sunday, mixing Bible verses with frank…