Quote of the Day by Alice Walker: “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.” — a simple and powerful message about self-belief, inner strength, and not doubting your own abilities in everyday lifeAlice Walker’s quote reminds people to believe in themselves. It says many people lose their power because they think they are weak. The me...
26 Mar, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Book of the Day: Kin by Tayari Jones — Oprah’s new book club pick sparks conversations on sisterhood and survivalBook of the Day: Kin stands as a powerful meditation on belonging. It explores how identity is shaped by ancestry, geography and friendship...
26 Feb, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $19 billion since her divorce. Who is she?MacKenzie Scott has donated $80 million to Howard University, one of the largest gifts in its history, underscoring her commitment to diver...
07 Nov, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
Top 10 universities in America for 2025-26 unveiled; what students and families need to know before applyingDespite budget cuts and political pressures, the US News & World Report college rankings persist, with Princeton leading among national uni...
23 Sep, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
Multiple HBCUs lock down due to threats - Here's full list of affected campuses in USHBCU: Several historically Black colleges in the US faced threats. This led to lockdowns and campus closures on September 11. Alabama State...
12 Sep, 2025, 01.37 AM IST
Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook's lawyer says she'll sue Trump to keep her jobLisa Cook plans legal action against Donald Trump's administration. She aims to block her removal from the Federal Reserve. Her lawyer, Abb...
27 Aug, 2025, 06.56 AM IST
Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook is likely to lead to a major legal battleDonald Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud is likely headed to court, potentially rede...
26 Aug, 2025, 09.22 PM IST
What to know about Lisa Cook, Fed Governor who Trump says he's firingPresident Trump declared his intention to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations, a move she contests, ass...
26 Aug, 2025, 08.49 PM IST
Who is Lisa Cook? Fed's first African-American woman governor removed from Fed's board of directors by TrumpPresident Trump removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud made by Bill Pulte. Pulte claimed Cook fal...
26 Aug, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
In battleground Georgia, poor people see no reason to vote. That decision could sway electionIn Bibb County, Georgia, efforts are underway to boost voter turnout among impoverished residents, particularly Black women. Many nonvoters...
22 Oct, 2024, 05.03 PM IST
Powell brushes off rate-cut speculation as Fed moves carefullyPowell signaled that Fed officials expect to leave interest rates steady when they meet Dec. 12-13, giving themselves more time to evaluate...
01 Dec, 2023, 09.50 PM IST
Princeton remains the top-ranked university in US: reportU.S. News & World Report has released its updated college rankings, with few changes at the top. Princeton remains the top-ranked universit...
18 Sep, 2023, 01.12 PM IST
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt's daughter Zahara set to join Spelman College. Read details hereAngelina Jolie and her daughter Zahara have supported the rights of women for several years. At the end of 2021, they travelled together to...
02 Aug, 2022, 05.47 PM IST
How Black women cleared a path for Kamala Harris to be the Vice President pick for 2020Black voters, especially women, are a critical part of the Democratic coalition and could sway the results in critical states such as Michi...
19 Aug, 2020, 11.23 AM IST
Netflix founder Reed Hastings, wife Patty Quillin give $120 mn for scholarships at historically black US collegesThe couple said they hoped the scholarships help "reverse generations of inequity in our country."
18 Jun, 2020, 03.18 PM IST