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[caption id="attachment_11468" align="alignnone" width="1440"] AP Photo / Jose Luis Magana[/caption] AP NEWS - President Donald Trump's administration has dug in on its contention that the government should not have to repatriate Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite U.S. Supreme Court and lower court rulings that he was wrongly deported and should be returned to the United States. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has required daily status updates on what the Trump administration is doing to return

NEW YORK (AP) - After moving to the United States from South Korea at age 6, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. "In all of the environments I was in, I was always a minority," Jang said. "Coming to the States, I didn't have a road map for me. And I couldn't ask these questions to my parents, so I had to seek

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In a tribute to the history and legacy of historically Black fraternities and sororities, several universities across the nation have recently unveiled permanent installations that honor the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and its member organizations. These commemorations acknowledge the profound impact of the "Divine Nine" on campus communities, from leadership and civic engagement to academic excellence. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill celebrated

Section 8 is a federal housing Program that provides rental assistance for participating low-income families. However, it is also possible to use Section 8 to buy a home under some circumstances. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows families to use a portion of their rent to buy a home if they meet program requirements. Families can get help with down payments, closing costs, and lower interest rates.

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide Staff Writer Shaw University holds a unique and vital place in the history of legal education in North Carolina and throughout the South. Founded in 1865, Shaw University stands as a testament to the vision and determination of its founders, and its legacy continues to resonate today. Often called the "Mother of all Southern HBCUs," Shaw provided the foundation upon which many other historically Black colleges

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_11434" align="alignleft" width="184"] Photo: Roland Martin[/caption] Are you following Roland Martin's Black Star Network on YouTube? Roland Martin's Black Star Network  YouTube channel is a must-follow for anyone seeking insightful and culturally relevant content. The network's flagship show, Roland Martin Unfiltered, delivers daily news and commentary from Washington, DC, covering a broad spectrum of topics including politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports,

By: Jordan Meadows Staff Writer As homeowners in North Carolina face escalating insurance premiums, experts continue to grapple with the underlying reasons behind these hikes. The situation has become increasingly dire, with some homeowners seeing double-digit percentage increases in just a few years. According to Travis Fain, a communications consultant with the North Carolina Rate Bureau, these rising premiums are part of a broader national trend. "If you look at

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, seen here speaking to reporters as he unveiled his two-year budget proposal on March 19, 2025, says North Carolina will appeal a recent Trump administration decision to reduce federal funding to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] NC Newsline - North Carolina will appeal FEMA's decision to end their 100% cost-share for Hurricane Helene debris cleanup and emergency services,

Nationwide - Choates Family of Companies, a Black-owned international, multi-generational US-based construction firm that spans more than five decades, has opened its first international office in Nairobi, Kenya. The opening of this new office has cemented its position as a global leader in infrastructure, real estate, investments, digital currency and blockchain, energy, commodity trading, and advisory services. Under the dynamic leadership of its founder and CEO Darrell Choates Sr. and

By Molly Grace | Business Insider Last year, mortgage rates were supposed to go down a lot. But in spite of some big drops in the fall of 2024, rates ended the year close to where they started. What will happen in 2025? Most forecasts expect mortgage rates to go down slightly this year. But there's a lot of uncertainty in the economic outlook right now, especially regarding tariffs, which