The 2025 BEYA STEM Conference concluded on Feb. 15 without the U.S. Armed Forces, due to the 47th president’s executive order abolishing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military, potentially impacting national security and the recruitment of talented individuals in the STEM fields.
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Posted inHealth
American Heart Association and NNPA team up to discuss changing the future of cardiovascular health
The American Heart Association and the National Newspaper Publishers Association partnered to host a symposium to address health disparities faced by Black Americans and discuss the role of the Black Press in disseminating accurate information about cardiovascular health.
Posted inTechnology
BEYA STEM Conference examines biotechnology’s potential to transform healthcare
Biotechnology innovations, including those enabled by AI and data science, are transforming healthcare by providing more precise and personalized treatments, while also addressing challenges such as bias and adoption.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Fearing ICE raids, Delmarva immigrants mostly stay home
The Trump administration’s mass deportation plans have caused anxiety among undocumented immigrants in rural communities on the Delmarva Peninsula, where businesses reliant on immigrant labor may struggle to find alternative workers if deportations occur.
Posted inReligion
Rev. Melech E. M.Thomas brings a new vision to the Bolton Hill community as pastor of Payne Memorial AME Church
The Rev. Melech E.M. Thomas has been appointed as the 24th pastor of Baltimore’s historic Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, bringing a new era of growth and change to the congregation.
Posted inU.S. Government
Elon Musk’s DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources
DOGE is seeking access to taxpayer data at the IRS, which has raised concerns about potential illegal release of private information and potential disruptions to the 2025 tax season.
Posted inBlack History
Caulking the path to progress: Meet Isaac Myers, the man who sealed the gaps in opportunity for maritime workers
Issac Myers was a pioneering activist and maritime worker who advocated for union rights in the 1800s and founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society and the Colored National Labor Union, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for Black workers.
Posted inBaltimore News
PRESS ROOM: Coppin State University celebrates Homecoming and 125 years of excellence
Coppin State University is celebrating its 125th anniversary and Homecoming week from February 16-23 with events honoring its history and the people who make it special.
Posted inU.S. Government
White House escalates racist, dictatorial assault on education with crackdown on DEI and civil rights protections
The Trump administration has launched a nationwide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in schools, threatening to strip federal funding from institutions that offer race-conscious programs, scholarships, and student resources, in a move that hails back to the days of Jim Crow.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Maryland’s investment in career coaching shapes our future
Senator Cory V. McCray is fighting to preserve the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which aims to improve education and career readiness for Maryland’s youth, amidst proposed budget cuts that threaten to undo the progress made.
Posted inCivil Rights
A. Philip Randolph: The organizer of Black labor who left a blueprint for leaders of the future
A. Philip Randolph, the first president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids, played a significant role in the civil rights movement and labor movement, and is being celebrated as a pioneer for the Black middle class and the fight against discrimination.
Posted inCommentary
Saving steel saves Black communities
The proposed partnership between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel has the potential to restore the steel industry’s economic vitality and provide stable jobs and economic security for Black Americans and their families.
