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Black Professor’s Death After Plagiarism Probe
Jason Arday became Cambridge University's youngest Black professor in 2023, overcoming autism, dyslexia, and developmental delay to reach the pinnacle of British academia. However, after allegations of plagiarism and questions about his doctoral thesis emerged, he resigned in August. At 41, he was found dead in South London shortly after. His family stated he was subjected to sustained abuse during the scandal, which proved too much for the accomplished scholar.
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HBCU Surge: The Truth Behind the Numbers
Our students are not running from. Our students are running toward. They are running toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities to belong before defending their belonging in the larger world becomes a daily test. That is the story of HBCU enrollment surging, and it's a story that deserves to be told without a foil. They are not settling for us; they are selecting us.
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HBCUs for Post-Grad Career Success Ranked
Forbes just released its top HBCU rankings, highlighting the public and private institutions delivering the highest return on investment, graduation rates, and mid-career median pay. The recognition comes as demand for the Black college experience reaches record highs—even as campuses navigate ongoing controversies like financial aid constraints and Howard University's recent unenrollments over unpaid balances. Despite those systemic hurdles, the culture on these campuses remains undeniably rooted in history, pride, hustle, and community.
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Family Withdraws $1 Million Endowment From UNC Wilmington
A prominent Black family in North Carolina withdraws $1M endowment from UNC Wilmington after refusing to alter scholarship mission to comply with new equality policy.
MONEY
CU Boulder CAAAS Scores $2M Pledge
The Center for African and African American Studies at CU Boulder has received a transformative $2 million pledge. The funding from university leadership ensures the center can continue its vital work in research, community building, and student support.
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Anderson .Paak Settles With Jae Lin After 14 Years
Anderson .Paak has reached a divorce settlement with his estranged wife, Jae Lin, more than two years after filing to end their marriage. The Grammy-winning singer filed court documents on September 2 notifying the court that he and Lin had worked out an agreement covering the division of their property and support.
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Kodak Black Charged With Fleeing Police
Kodak Black is off the hook in one of his criminal cases after prosecutors charged him with fleeing and resisting arrest during a traffic stop in Florida. On Tuesday, a Broward County judge granted Kodak's motion to dismiss the case, saying prosecutors produced no evidence supporting the charge that the rapper tried to elude police officers. As a result, the judge dismissed all charges against Kodak and closed the case.
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Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life Album
Tickets for Stevie Wonder's 50th-anniversary Songs in the Key of Life tour are officially on sale. Released in 1976, Wonder's musical masterpiece gave us classics like Sir Duke, I Wish, and Isn't She Lovely, cementing the legendary singer's place in music history. The album made history on the Billboard 200 chart by becoming the third album to debut at number one and the first album by an American artist to do so. Wonder recorded countless songs over the two-year period it took to complete the project, with co-engineer John Fischbach recalling something like 200 songs were created during that time.
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Cassie and Alex Fine Return After Leaving USA
Cassie's mostly kept to herself since testifying against Diddy during his sex trafficking trial but she did make a rare public appearance recently showing up to a classy London premiere. The singer-songwriter attended the Mobland showing Thursday about a week before the wide release of the show's much-anticipated second season. Cassie stunned in a low-cut gray dress while posing arm in arm with Alex Fine.
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Ed Sheeran Tour Pressure Over Macklemore Palestine Speech
Macklemore's "Free Palestine" message at an Ed Sheeran concert has sparked a push to have him removed from the rest of the tour. While opening for Sheeran at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Friday, the Grammy winner performed his protest track "Hind's Hall" and then addressed the crowd directly.