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Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy

Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com  By Monica Alba and Raquel Coronell Uribe  Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize developing a plan around artificial intelligence, saying that’s what he would be doing if he were running for president in 2028. In remarks at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee fundraiser Thursday,Obama said that while he was neither an “accelerationist” nor a “doomer,” the AI bell is not...

Nine HBCU bands pack Savannah State for a historic showdown

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Savannah State University hosted the Big HBCU Battle of the Bands on Sunday, September 13, 2026 bringing nine marching bands from across the South to Savannah for a historic competition. The event featured music, competition and school pride, with bands performing elaborate field shows for fans who filled...

‘Like an apocalyptic movie’: How Americans remember the 9/11 attacks

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Michelle Garcia After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the oft-repeated refrain became “Never Forget.” Twenty-five years later, it’s clear that many who were around on that day have not forgotten how that day changed us, as a country and as individuals. NBC News asked followers on social...

JPMorgan CEO, wife give $12 million to HBCUs

by The St. Louis American staff Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Twelve historically Black colleges and universities will receive $1 million each to strengthen their permanent endowments through a $12 million gift from the foundation of JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judy. UNCF said the James and Judith K. Dimon...

HBCU students build on civic engagement legacy to mobilize midterm voters

By courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com When the leaky roof of her crumbling New Orleans high school left rain-drenched students huddled in moldy classrooms, Alaina Zelaya helped rally her community to demand improvements to school facilities. Now a junior at Tuskegee University in Alabama, Zelaya is channeling that same determination to get out...

Storm-Altered Lighthouse Park To Reopen Friday

by Thomas Breen With many mature trees removed, expect less absorbent soil — and more flooding, as in the above area by carousel building. Lighthouse Point Park will reopen to the public on Friday — more than a month after an “unforecasted straight-line downburst” brought 105 mile-per-hour winds, toppling 95 trees...

School Board Passes On Hiring New Chief Of Staff

by Maya McFadden The Board of Education narrowly voted to hold off on hiring a new chief of staff for the city’s public school district — dealing a temporary setback to the superintendent in her effort to fill a long-vacant role that she has previously described as vital. Board of Education...

This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it

Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Adrian Florido As a child in the 1960s, Allie Zemtseff saw how her mother, a Black woman, was turned away by landlords while...

Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy

Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com  By Monica Alba and Raquel Coronell Uribe  Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize developing a plan around artificial intelligence, saying that’s what he would...

Nine HBCU bands pack Savannah State for a historic showdown

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Savannah State University hosted the Big HBCU Battle of the Bands on Sunday, September 13, 2026 bringing nine marching bands from across...

‘Like an apocalyptic movie’: How Americans remember the 9/11 attacks

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Michelle Garcia After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the oft-repeated refrain became “Never Forget.” Twenty-five years later, it’s clear that many who...

JPMorgan CEO, wife give $12 million to HBCUs

by The St. Louis American staff Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Twelve historically Black colleges and universities will receive $1 million each to strengthen their permanent endowments through a...

HBCU students build on civic engagement legacy to mobilize midterm voters

By courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com When the leaky roof of her crumbling New Orleans high school left rain-drenched students huddled in moldy classrooms, Alaina Zelaya helped rally...

OPINION: AI Needs to Know Who Is the Boss

By Emil Amok Guillermo | Oakland Post I hope on Labor Day you honored the value of a good day’s work--and reflected on the thing...

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

by JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in...

Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration

by MEG KINNARD Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald Trump tried...

From Brooklyn to Accra: African American couple join wave of Black migration to Africa

by Ariama C. Long Leaving the United States to start over in a life abroad in Ghana can be a hard decision to make, but...
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Storm-Altered Lighthouse Park To Reopen Friday

by Thomas Breen With many mature trees removed, expect less absorbent soil — and more flooding, as in the above area by carousel building. Lighthouse Point Park will reopen to the...

School Board Passes On Hiring New Chief Of Staff

by Maya McFadden The Board of Education narrowly voted to hold off on hiring a new chief of staff for the city’s public school district — dealing a temporary setback...

Mills Family Reconnects

by Paul Bass Mills family descendants at St. Matthew UFWB Church. Contributed Photo Arnold Mills Sr. joined 75 of his descendants in a Newhallville backyard the other day. He didn’t eat any...

Hillhouse Assistant Principal Charged With Sexual Assault Of A Student

by Laura Glesby A Hillhouse High School assistant principal turned himself in for arrest on Monday night after police issued a warrant alleging that he sexually assaulted an underage student...

DeLauro Challenger Targets Insurers

by Paul Bass Five insurance company lawyers showed up to court. Tom Egan showed up, too, to oppose them. By himself. Egan, an attorney, was representing a Shoreline homeowner whose roof...

Asst. Principal Returned, Ran Lockdown Days After Sexual Assault Allegation

by Laura Glesby School administrators placed a Hillhouse assistant principal on leave four days after a student came forward with allegations that he sexually assaulted her at school. The high school...

Students Speak, Leaders Listen, At Alder-Organized Youth Panel

by Adele Haeg September Justin Nijuan (right) and Mayor Elicker had a conversation about homelessness in New Haven: “We’ve got a lot more work to do, but I appreciate your...

NHFD Rescues 16 People In Weekend Floods

by Dereen Shirnekhi When a CTtransit bus became stuck in a flooded Temple Street on Sunday, the New Haven Fire Department came to the rescue — by giving the driver...

Appeal Hearings Finally Begin For Camera-Caught School Bus Passers

by Dereen Shirnekhi Hearing officer Josh Galperin, reviewing camera footage. Tyreese Brown showed up to the municipal office building at 200 Orange St. on Friday to contest a $250 fine he...

CT Lawmakers To Offer Virtual Forum On Automatic License Plate Readers

by Viktoria Sundqvist CT Newsjunkie In the wake of recent Flock camera discussions in Connecticut, three lawmakers will host a virtual forum this week on Automatic License Plate Readers.  The forum,...

‘Rain Bomb’ Strikes CT, Dozens Rescued From Floods But No Fatalities Reported

by Donald Eng CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — The heavy rains and flash flooding that struck Connecticut Sunday forced emergency workers to rescue dozens of stranded motorists from cars stuck in...

With Campaign In Final Weeks, CT Governor Candidates Clash On Accountability, Trump Opposition

by Donald Eng HARTFORD, CT — The governor’s race entered its home stretch Thursday, with the two campaigns holding events less than a mile and less than an hour apart,...
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This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it

Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Adrian Florido As a child in the 1960s, Allie Zemtseff saw how her mother, a Black woman, was turned away by landlords while apartment hunting in white neighborhoods....

Obama says Democrats should have a ‘very clear plan’ on AI policy

Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com  By Monica Alba and Raquel Coronell Uribe  Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to prioritize developing a plan around artificial intelligence, saying that’s what he would...

Nine HBCU bands pack Savannah State for a historic showdown

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Savannah State University hosted the Big HBCU Battle of the Bands on Sunday, September 13, 2026 bringing nine marching bands from across...

‘Like an apocalyptic movie’: How Americans remember the 9/11 attacks

By Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Michelle Garcia After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the oft-repeated refrain became “Never Forget.” Twenty-five years later, it’s clear that many who...

JPMorgan CEO, wife give $12 million to HBCUs

by The St. Louis American staff Courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com Twelve historically Black colleges and universities will receive $1 million each to strengthen their permanent endowments through a...

HBCU students build on civic engagement legacy to mobilize midterm voters

By courtesy of HBCUNEWS.com When the leaky roof of her crumbling New Orleans high school left rain-drenched students huddled in moldy classrooms, Alaina Zelaya helped rally...

OPINION: AI Needs to Know Who Is the Boss

By Emil Amok Guillermo | Oakland Post I hope on Labor Day you honored the value of a good day’s work--and reflected on the thing...

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

by JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in...

Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration

by MEG KINNARD Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald Trump tried...
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