Harvard is openly defying the Trump administration’s efforts to curb campus activism, setting up a high-stakes legal battle over university independence and government power. With billions in federal funding at risk, Harvard’s stance could inspire a broader pushback from other elite institutions and reshape the future of higher education governance.
Category: National News
Posted inHBCU
HBCUs ponder their future as 47th president makes cuts to education dollars
HBCUs face mounting uncertainty as the Trump administration scales back federal education funding and support programs, leaving schools that serve predominantly Black students in financial limbo. Despite their critical educational and economic impact, decades of underfunding and political shifts threaten their survival—prompting urgent calls for policy reform, state investment, and grassroots advocacy.
Posted inMaryland News
Fight over return of wrongfully deported Maryland man heats up
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said in an April 14 news conference that he will not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father wrongly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison last month. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the government to facilitate his return, but officials in both countries continue to pass off responsibility on who should initiate Abrego Garcia’s trip back to America.
Posted inHealth
Prescription drug costs in America are rising- can discount cards provide relief?
The cost of prescription medications in the U.S. continues to rise, placing a significant financial strain on individuals and families. While factors such as specialty drug pricing, PBM influence and regulatory gaps contribute to high prices, prescription discount cards offer a temporary reprieve for consumers struggling with out-of-pocket expenses.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Are you an ALICE, HENRY or DINK? Explaining the wealth hierarchy
Acronyms like ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) and HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) highlight the financial realities of different income groups, reflecting economic trends and challenges in wealth accumulation. Understanding these labels helps individuals make informed financial decisions, whether it’s stabilizing income, countering lifestyle inflation, or planning for long-term security.
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From piggy banks to budgets: How to pass down smart money habits
Teaching children about money at an early age can set them up for lifelong financial success, even if parents struggle with their own finances. Financial literacy advocates and consultants suggest parents start with simple budgeting and saving lessons, using engaging tools and real-life money experiences to build healthy money management skills.
Posted inCommentary
Budgeting and saving: Telling your money where to go
Frances Murphy Draper is the publisher and CEO of the AFRO. This week she reflects on the resilience, contributions and financial empowerment of Black communities—highlighting how faith, determination and collective action have shaped our economic journey.
Posted inBUSINESS
Money matters: How to be smart about saving
Certified financial planner Nicolas Abrams advises savers to be strategic by aligning their savings with specific goals rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. This week, he emphasizes the importance of choosing the right accounts—whether for retirement, homeownership or education—to ensure their money is working efficiently.
Posted inNational News
Altadena residents rebuild, but luxury developers could stop them in their tracks
In the aftermath of the Eaton fire, Altadena residents are struggling to rebuild as luxury developers—many from outside the U.S.—rapidly buy up scorched land, pricing locals out. The situation reflects a troubling pattern of disaster exploitation known as “The Shock Doctrine,” prompting warnings from officials and advocates to protect vulnerable homeowners.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Rapid-response teams aid troubled youths in New Jersey – but funding limits Maryland’s similar effort
By Colin McnamaraCapital News Service A New Jersey girl tormented others in her kindergarten class. Alienated from her classmates, she physically attacked other students and colored the bathroom walls with a permanent marker. Access to mental health care was complicated in her rural county, and school officials considered suspending the 6-year-old. That was when the […]
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
The US has revoked visas for South Sudanese while civil war threatens at home
The Trump administration has revoked all U.S. visas for South Sudanese nationals, citing the country’s failure to accept deportees—an action South Sudan criticized as unfair and based on a mistaken identity. This move threatens to return individuals to a nation facing renewed civil unrest and underscores the stark shift in U.S. policy toward a country it once helped to independence.
Posted inNational News
Tariffs could deepen economic burdens for low-income and marginalized communities
The 47th president’s newly announced tariffs are expected to raise prices on everyday goods, disproportionately impacting low-income and marginalized communities who spend a higher share of their income on essentials. Experts warn that the increased costs and economic uncertainty could worsen inequality, strain household budgets, and potentially lead to job losses in vulnerable sectors.
