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Alumni of These 10 HBCUs Earn More Than Other Black Graduates in Their States
In the United States, the average amount of student loan debt is $39,591, a price tag that has many students asking if higher education is really worth it. This number is even higher for Black students, with the average African American bachelor’s degree holder having $52,000 in student debt. Though Black students are increasingly questioning the value of college ,…
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FAMU Erases $16M Worth of Student Debt in Graduation Surprise
Hundreds of college students in Florida graduated this weekend with their school debt wiped clean.
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Republican Ron DeSantis Rides Trump's Backing to Victory in Florida Governor's Race
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis rode President Donald Trump’s backing to victory in the governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Democratic Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. Gov. Rick Scott, who also received Trump’s support, led incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Belson in race that was too close to call as of midnight Wednesday, according to an NBC News projection. DeSantis, 40, was considered...
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MTV Awards Salute ‘Beauty and the Beast,' ‘Stranger Things'
At the MTV Movie and TV Awards in Los Angeles, “Beauty and the Beast” wins Movie of the Year, while “Stranger Things” is first-ever Show of the Year. Other winners included “Moonlight” for Best Kiss and “Hidden Figures” for Fight Against the System.
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Ex-FAMU Official Sought Bribes to Admit Students: FDLE
A former Florida A&M University official is being charged with bribery after he allegedly asked parents to give him money to help their children get admitted to the college.
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Brussels Police Conduct More Raids Linked to Deadly Bombings
Police raided Brussels neighborhoods Friday in operations described as linked to this week’s bombings as well as a suspected new plot in France. They detained three people and shot two of them in the legs, including one who was carrying a suspicious bag while accompanied by a young girl....
Gunfire and two explosions rang out in the Schaerbeek district, the same... -
FAMU Settles With Family of Drum Major Who Died After Hazing
Florida A&M University has reached a settlement with the family of a drum major who died after being hazed by fellow band members.