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By Curtis Bunn The University of Michigan Board of Regents did not vote on whether to defund its diversity, equity and inclusion program at its final meeting of the year Thursday following protests on campus to keep the embattled program intact. The board did, however, decide it will no longer require diversity statements for faculty members during hiring or promotion, a significant reposition for the university. The board did not directly say it would not vote on disbanding its DEI program, which has reportedly spent $250 million on diversity initiatives since 2016. But members spoke in general terms, warning, “Don’t believe The post After much anticipation, University of Michigan’s board doesn’t vote on defunding DEI appeared first on HBCU News.

By Ashley Brown In a significant development for the 119th Congress, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, has been elected to serve as the Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). This prestigious position places her at the forefront of the CBS. Expressing her gratitude for the appointment, Kamlager-Dove remarked, “I am deeply honored to be chosen to serve as Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 119th Congress. Known as the ‘conscience of the Congress,’ the CBC is grounded in our pursuit of justice, equity, and opportunity for Black Americans. With unprecedented The post Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove Elected as Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus appeared first on HBCU News.

By Judy Kurtz In a night filled with political moments — including multiple nods to President Biden, a Grateful Dead tribute from former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and accolades for performers-turned-activists — there was scant mention at the Kennedy Center Honors of President-elect Trump’s return to office and what it could mean for the annual awards gala. The 47th-annual Honors ceremony recognized four artists and an organization with its lifetime achievement award on Sunday in Washington, D.C.: singer Bonnie Raitt, trumpet player Arturo Sandoval, director Francis Ford Coppola, Harlem’s Apollo Theater and the Grateful Dead. The ceremony, attended by President Biden, kicked off by honoring the The post Trump return to DC looms over Kennedy Center Honors appeared first on HBCU News.

By Hansi Lo Wang With Republicans set to control Congress and the White House starting next year, some voting rights advocates are renewing their focus on protections against racial discrimination in elections that don’t rely on the federal government. Several states have enacted state-level voting rights acts over the past two decades, and Democratic-led Michigan may be next. This week a state House committee voted to refer a set of state Senate-approved bills to the House floor. Supporters of this emerging type of law see it as a bulwark at a time when Democratic-led efforts to bolster the federal Voting Rights Act are likely to remain The post With the Voting Rights Act facing more threats, advocates renew a push for state laws appeared first on HBCU News.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by @summerwalker Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Summer Walker has unveiled Over It Radio, a six-episode series airing exclusively on Apple Music’s global live-streaming… The post Summer Walker Launches ‘Over It’ Radio Ahead of New Album Release appeared first on .

As Miami Art Week concluded, Lil Wayne headlined an unforgettable night at LIV on Sunday, celebrating his induction into LIV’s Hall of Fame alongside YMCMB members Mack Maine and Gudda… The post Lil Wayne Inducted into LIV’s Hall of Fame During Epic Miami Art Week Finale appeared first on .

Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist Nelly will embark on his highly anticipated Where The Party At Tour in 2025, marking the 25th anniversary of his debut album Country Grammar. The global tour… The post Nelly Announces 2025 ‘Where The Party At’ World Tour Feat. Ja Rule, Eve, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri & More appeared first on .

GRAMMY®-winning singer and actress Coco Jones has released the visualizer for her festive track “Santa Is Me.” The single is part of her holiday four-pack, Coco By The Fireplace, which… The post Coco Jones Spreads Holiday Cheer with New Visualizer for “Santa Is Me” appeared first on .

Rolling Loud and Amazon Music are partnering to livestream the 10th anniversary edition of Rolling Loud Miami, offering global audiences a chance to experience the iconic festival from December 13–15.… The post Rolling Loud Miami’s 10th Anniversary to Stream Globally via Amazon Music appeared first on .

JAY-Z is calling for the anonymous accuser in his civil suit alleging sexual assault come forward. After blasting the charges online, Hov’s attorney, Alex Spiro, is calling for an identity… The post Jay-Z’s Legal Team Demands Sexaul Assault Accuser to Reveal Name, Pens Letter to Judge appeared first on .

The Carters took the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, which stars both Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter. The family can be seen together,… The post The Carters Hit the Red Carpet of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ appeared first on .

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SZA (@sza) As we approach SZA’s new album, the TDE superstar has released a trailer. In the video, SZA takes a… The post WATCH: SZA Teases ‘Lana’ Album in New Trailer appeared first on .