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Clark Atlanta University is launching a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild to train students and faculty in artificial intelligence. With access to large language models, real-world AI tools, and capstone projects, HBCU students will be equipped to shape a more inclusive future for tech.

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The Supreme Court has upheld President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting the federal workforce. The decision opens the door to massive layoffs and restructuring across key agencies like the EPA, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a forceful dissent. Critics warn of unchecked executive power.

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In 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams broke both medical ground and racial barriers when he performed the first successful open-heart surgery at Provident Hospital. This episode honors his historic achievement and the enduring legacy of a man who reshaped access to care for Black patients and professionals alike.

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President Trump’s overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program could deny debt relief to workers based on their employer’s political stance. Immigrant rights, LGBTQ support, and pro-Palestinian groups may be blacklisted — threatening the futures of teachers, nurses and public servants across the country.

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President Trump hit pause on sweeping new tariffs — but only until Aug. 1. Letters to allies warn of hikes up to 40%, and countries like Japan and South Korea face immediate trade pressure. The Dow dropped 400+ points, and consumer costs could spike.

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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick says the Trump-backed OBBB Act is “the devastation of America.” From Medicaid disenrollment to SNAP rollbacks, the law hits the vulnerable while shielding its harshest impacts until after the 2026 midterms. AURN News breaks it all down.

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Bayard Rustin’s legacy as a queer Black civil rights leader gets new life through a digital archive launching this fall. Speeches, photos and rare footage—like Rustin at a 1964 Selma rally—will highlight his critical role in the March on Washington and advocacy for justice.

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A new Joint Center report reveals a troubling decline: only 6 percent of House personal office top staff were Black in 2025—down from 6.7 percent in 2018—despite overall increases in staff diversity. We explore which caucuses are bucking the trend and what this means for influence behind the scenes.

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Elon Musk has officially launched the America Party, challenging what he calls the “corrupt two‑party system” — just two weeks after a public split with President Trump. We explore the implications of Musk’s move, his ineligibility for the presidency and Trump’s threat to retract federal subsidies from Tesla and SpaceX.

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Flash floods turned a summer weekend into a deadly disaster, leaving at least 80 dead and dozens missing in Texas. Camp Mystic suffered the worst losses, as families now demand answers. President Donald Trump declared a disaster zone but sparked criticism over potential FEMA cuts.

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