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07/20/2025

Huston-Tillotson University has named Dr. Antonius Pegues as Vice President of Finance and Administration. In this role, he will leverage his financial expertise to manage accounts, expand revenue opportunities, reduce expenditures, and lead ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Dr. Pegues brings more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership. He most recently served as vice president for finance and administration at Albany State University. He previously served as vice president for finance and administration, Southern University-Shreveport, Louisiana; director of operations and business, Louisiana State University; and an adjunct business professor at Lamar State College Port Arthur, Houston Community College, Southern University at Shreveport, and American University. He also he held various senior-level corporate, governmental financial, and auditing positions.

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http://htu.edu/huston-tillotson-university-names-antonious-pegues-as-vice-president-of-finance-and-administration/

07/20/2025

She’s bringing history to the forefront! CNN anchor Abby Phillip is making her literary debut this October with *A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power*, published by Flatiron Books. The biography explores Rev. Jesse Jackson’s groundbreaking 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns and how they helped consolidate Black political power in America.

“If you know me, you know how important I believe HISTORY and STORYTELLING are,” Phillip shared. “Jesse Jackson broke barriers... paving the way not only for the first Black president but also supercharging the political power of Black voters in the Democratic Party.”

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04/17/2025

South Africa's new special envoy to the United States is already under scrutiny for calling U.S. President Donald Trump a racist, homophobic and narcissistic "right-winger" in a speech in 2020.
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11/15/2024

11/15/2024

Joy Reid and other prominent Black women are stepping back from political advocacy, expressing frustration with the lack of reciprocal support from white progressive women. Reid emphasized prioritizing Black communities and spaces over broader political efforts, citing disillusionment following the 2024 election. Echoing her sentiments, other Black women, like Yvette Nicole Brown, highlighted a shift toward self-care and mutual support within their own communities, marking a significant pivot in their approach to activism.

07/21/2024

Neither the media nor Democrats needed to paint the perception of MAGA World racism. All they had to do was point a camera at it. https://bit.ly/4f9WCNQ

05/09/2024

Pinky Cole Hayes, founder of Slutty Vegan, has generously gifted over $8.75 million in entrepreneurial resources to Savannah State University’s graduating class of 2024, partnering with Operation Hope and One Million Black Businesses.

Each graduate will receive $25,000 worth of entrepreneurial resources, including membership to 1MBB for financial guidance and small business training courses, empowering them to thrive as they enter the workforce.

Cole Hayes’s commitment to supporting aspiring Black entrepreneurs reflects her dedication to uplifting communities and fostering success beyond her renowned vegan delicacies.

05/09/2024

The childhood home of Nina Simone is set to undergo major repairs and rehabilitation in June.