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Trending News: Some states crack down on misleading home listings, spruced up with AIDoctor recommends kids get eye exams early to detect vision problems as school years beginLala drenches Hawaii in 3 feet of rainFrustration with American economy, new CBS News poll findsEurope faces wildfires as fifth heat wave hits continentActress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 | BBC NewsUS to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war | BBC News‘This is RIDICULOUS’: GOP lawmaker pushes for SAVE America ActDana Perino: There is NO substitute for thisMark Levin: This is what we’re dealing with in Iran…BREAKING: Iran reportedly prepares to ESCALATE war with US as ceasefire expiresTrump calls North Korea ‘unthreatening,’ orders reduction in South Korea military drillsSouth China Sea breakdown leaves Navy destroyer powerless for several daysBack to school, minus the smartphones, for Defense Department’s overseas studentsGuam welcomes second returning fast-attack submarine in 2 weeksWoman jumps to escape Berlin high-rise fireTrump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South KoreaActor Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South KoreaRFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine orderU.S. and Iran locked in stalemate as 60-day window for talks expiresOpenAI reportedly disbanded its preparedness teamI’m hooked on Peak Design’s new City bags10 training camp awards, including 'most likely to succeed with new offense'Is FIFA president Infantino's position under threat? How can his opponents win?Transfer big board: Best players in each position who could moveTransfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Arsenal striker Viktor GyökeresTrump directs Hegseth to reduce US joint exercises in South KoreaFetterman warns of socialism's rise in the Democratic Party: 'This is lunacy'Blanche says he supports Pirro, despite Trump's frustration over Reflecting PoolOssoff: 'Something uniquely despicable about lying a nation into war'Navy considers major aircraft carrier revamp to better suit Trump’s aesthetic Scams have become a constant part of life. In a world full of distrust, how can we know what is real? | Brigid DelaneyItaly’s mythic ‘month off’ in August was hard won. It would be good for us all | Jamie MackayNothing less than radical whole-system change is required to fix the NHS's maternity services | Julia SandersShoplifting crime wave?! Putting facial recognition technology everywhere will fix it | First Dog on the MoonMy generation had no voice on Brexit – but Burnham gives the young fresh hope on Europe | Ceira SergeantUS forces begin delivering aid to Colombia after deadly earthquakeMovie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hitAid shortages and fears of starvation as Indonesia reels from deadly earthquakeUkrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor saysTop Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential voteKushner to meet Netanyahu to push Trump Gaza planOutrage as Colombia’s president hands out footballs as residents await aidCincinnati Open: Sabalenka takes six match points to defeat GibsonScottie Scheffler wins St Jude Championship by eight shotsPhotos: Rising energy prices disrupt education on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap lakeA little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block itKorea Box Office: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Outpaces ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Again in Strong Second WeekendMexico’s Madrefoca Boards ‘Isabel Hernández’ as Zoe Films Builds Festival Momentum (EXCLUSIVE)‘Snapshot’ Review: A Nifty Calling-Card Debut Refashions the Jack the Ripper Story as Found-Footage Horror‘Heartstopper’ Star Rhea Norwood, ‘Enola Holmes’ Actor Susan Wokoma, ‘Dear England’ Writer James Graham Join U.K. National Youth Theatre’s 70th Anniversary Show (EXCLUSIVE)Deluxe Media and Tohokushinsha Film Corporation Set Strategic Asia-Pacific Localization Partnership (EXCLUSIVE)Hayden Panettiere, Actress on ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ Dies at 36Bob Iger Takes Victory Lap As He’s Named a Disney Legend, Applauds New CEO Josh D’Amaro: “You’re Wearing That Title Really Well”In ‘Oasis,’ a School Spirals Into Violence – and Three Outcasts Take Refuge in a Forest (Exclusive Trailer)‘Vigil’ Season 3 Trailer: Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie Investigate a Murder at an Arctic Research Station – and They Can’t Trust AnybodyTrump Will Make South Korea Pay For His Iran HumiliationTrump blames vandals for dead grass on National Mall where he hosted 4th of July celebrationAustralia sets launch for sweeping gun buyback after Bondi Beach terror attack: 'Sensible gun reform'From New York to Texas, states should respect local control on data centersIt’s not the economy, stupid. 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Ro Khanna calls for ‘Data Center Bill of Rights’ and says the industry needs regulationTodd Blanche says FBI will continue providing assistance on Nancy Guthrie investigation but doesn’t have any updatesFormer MLB pitcher Tommy John dies at age 83Woman leaps from 11th-floor ledge into firefighter’s arms as Berlin high-rise burnsTommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace dealMore than a baby shower: VA event teaches parents life-saving skillsTechCrunch Mobility: The shifting flight path of electric air taxisAnthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI futureStripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+Wildfire smoke now bigger prenatal threat than human sources of air pollutionRogue AI aren’t science fiction anymoreChatGPT’s Computer History tracks your clicks and keystrokesAmazon is trying to crush class-action suits before they get startedOpen Mike Eagle and Kenny Segal crafted a hip hop breakup masterpieceKittle eyes return to practice, opener in AustraliaRetired Donald works out for Rams for 2nd timeCubs' Swanson exits in 3rd inning with discomfortPitcher, surgery pioneer Tommy John dies at 83
Mon. Aug 17th, 2026

Celebrating HBCUs on Juneteenth: A Legacy of Success

Source: The Hill Opinion

Summary

Juneteenth is a moment to honor the significant contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in advancing education and economic opportunities for African Americans. These institutions have played a critical role in uplifting communities and fostering societal progress.

Why It Matters

Recognizing the achievements of HBCUs during Juneteenth underscores their pivotal role in promoting educational access and social mobility for African Americans. As we celebrate this day, it is vital to acknowledge the lasting impact of these institutions on both individuals and society, advocating for continued support and funding to ensure their sustainability.

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