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✕ Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” the daily roundup that keeps our community informed and ready to move. Her latest rundown touched everything from the grocery aisle to the boardroom, and closed with a celebration worth cheering. Here’s the breakdown of the news that matters most to us right now. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: […]

Source: bymuratdeniz / Getty Before you take your next bite or reup on certian medications, it’s worth checking whether any products in your home have been recalled. TRENDING: Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak: Check Your Kitchen For These Ingredients Throughout July 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced several recalls involving food products and medications due to concerns ranging from potential contamination and undeclared allergens to manufacturing defects and labeling […]

Rawpixel A little competition can be healthy in any field of business, but the real power comes to those who know how to work together in pursuit of a bigger goal. In the world of banking, two of the oldest Black-owned entities are hoping to prove just that by orchestrating a merger that would create the single largest Black-owned bank when it comes to assets. RELATED: Access To Banking And […]

Source: Brandon Bell / Getty At this point, you’re probably well aware of the cyclospora outbreak that has infected thousands of people across the United States. There is growing concern among food safety experts that deadlier foodborne outbreaks could be on the horizon given changes within the federal government.  CBS News reports that under the Trump administration, food safety protocols have been greatly overhauled and not necessarily for the best. […]

Source: Taylor Hill / Getty It is definitely Honorary Member Season with the ladies of the Divine Nine, and now it’s the Pretty Poodles of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated‘s turn to welcome new sisters! RELATED: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Welcomes 2026 Honorary Members RELATED: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Welcomes 2026 Honorary Members Class During its 61st Biennial Boule in Tampa, FL on Friday (July 24), the sorority welcomed […]

Source: ASphotowed / Getty Black people, especially here in the U.S., have a complicated relationship with presentability. Historically, we’ve been looked down upon as a collective, no matter what we’re wearing. A lot of Black people will note that Martin Luther King Jr. was wearing a suit when a rabid white man assassinated him. I’m not sure I like that reasoning since King was killed because of the work he […]

Source: The only thing that matters more than choosing to attend an HBCU is making sure you choose the one that’s right for you. Honestly, picking a college can feel like an endless scroll through Netflix- way too many options. It’s overwhelming, high stakes, and everyone has an opinion. TRENDING: TV Shows & Films To Watch During HBCU Homecoming Season HBCUs aren’t just about degrees; they’re about culture, community, and […]

Maskot Fashion has always been a way to express individuality, and in most settings you’re encouraged to come as you are. However, some occasions do call for a strict dress code to be enforced, whether it’s formal attire at a wedding, swimwear on a beach or, as some students can attest to, uniforms during school hours. While the scholars of Tuskegee University aren’t required to wear cardigans, pleated pants or […]

✕ Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” the daily roundup that keeps our community informed and ready to move. From federal investigations to a landmark tribute honoring a civil rights icon, here’s a closer look at the stories shaping our world this week. READ MORE STORIES Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: FBI Investigates Nolan Wells Case, New Tariffs, and […]