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Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)

State of American Energy Remains Strong Despite Federal Government Barriers

Occupations requiring skills and training in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines – which are foundational for tens of thousands of well-paying natural gas and oil industry jobs – currently makeup 20 percent of all U.S. jobs. Officials maintain that STEM-educated women and men will lead the industry’s future workforce, so oil and natural gas advocates have maintained a great interest in initiatives that advance education in those fields.

PRESS ROOM: McDonald’s® USA and Media Entrepreneur Roland S. Martin Launch Scholarship to Help HBCU Students on the Path to Graduation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HBCUs and their students are vital to the fabric of our nation and I will always champion for their success,” said Roland S. Martin. “I’ve witnessed first-hand the financial struggle that impacts Black college students, especially those in their final semesters. So, I’m pleased to partner with McDonald’s and TMCF to celebrate my beloved fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, and provide a resource that will help Black students graduate.”

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Documentary ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’ Explores the Cultural Impact of the Social Media Phenomenon

Hulu's documentary "Black Twitter: A People's History" explores the cultural impact of Black Twitter, a vibrant subculture that has transformed the social media landscape and shaped discourse and challenged norms on the platform.