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A collaboration with Baptist Health System brings Tuskegee students early clinical experience and financial support, preparing them for successful careers in healthcare.
Tuskegee University has made history as the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) in Alabama to offer a nursing apprenticeship program, a move designed to give students hands-on experience and expand access to the healthcare workforce. The program, launched in partnership with Baptist Health System, allows students to pair one-on-one with experienced nurse mentors, providing early clinical training while still in school, according to Montgomery, Ala.’s WSFA 12.
The Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program builds on Alabama’s broader Student Nurse Apprenticeship initiative, which began in March 2022. Unlike traditional nursing tracks, apprentices start practical training earlier in their academic careers, gaining exposure to specialty departments and earning wages during clinical rotations. This approach not only strengthens students’ clinical readiness but also helps reduce financial barriers that can prevent many from completing nursing degrees. Baptist Health System serves as the program’s “last-dollar” scholarship provider, covering remaining tuition and school-related expenses not paid through other aid.
“This apprenticeship represents a different way of thinking about how we prepare Alabama’s healthcare workforce,” said Meredith Smith, director of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship. Smith noted that the program combines structured mentorship, practical experience, and financial support, creating a pipeline for well-prepared nurses entering the state’s hospitals and clinics.
The program’s creation involved collaboration among several state entities, including the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, the Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Board of Nursing, and participating employers. Tuskegee University becomes the first four-year HBCU to join the initiative, joining 30 other postsecondary institutions across the state that already offer similar apprenticeship opportunities.
For Tuskegee students, the apprenticeship offers a rare combination of education, mentorship, and compensation. While nursing programs typically require extensive clinical hours, the apprenticeship ensures students are guided by mentors, helping them develop confidence and competence in real-world settings. The early exposure also positions graduates to transition more smoothly into professional nursing roles, addressing both workforce needs and the persistent nursing shortage in Alabama.
Experts say programs like Tuskegee’s apprenticeship can serve as a model for other HBCUs and four-year institutions nationwide, demonstrating how hands-on experience and financial support can improve retention and success rates in healthcare programs. By integrating mentorship, paid experience, and academic learning, the initiative is poised to not only advance individual careers but also strengthen Alabama’s healthcare system overall.
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“I think we can all safely file that under things that didn’t happen,” Rodericka Applewhaite, a former Biden White House director, tells theGrio.
President Donald Trump‘s latest attempt to defend the U.S. war in Iran is raising eyebrows and questions as to whether he completely lied about a former U.S. president.
While speaking to the White House press on Monday, Trump claimed to have recently spoken to one of his predecessors about the Iran war. The 79-year-old said the unnamed president praised his decision to strike the Middle Eastern adversary.
“I’ve spoken to a certain president, who I like actually, a past president, former president. He said, ‘I wish I did it. I wish I did. But they didn’t do it. I’m doing it,” Trump said.
When asked by the reporters which president he had spoken to, Trump said, “Can’t, I can’t tell you that.” He added, “I don’t want to embarrass him. It would be very bad for his career, even though he’s got no career left.”
Hours later in the Oval Office, Trump repeated his claim, telling the press yet again, “I spoke to one of the former presidents…I actually, like actually, speak to some. I do like some people–be shocking–and he said I wish I did what you did,” Trump continued, “Other presidents, somebody should have done it…47 years nthis went on.”
Trump’s remarks, not surprisingly, piqued the press’s interest, prompting reporters to ask aides of the four living former U.S. presidents: George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
CNN’s Jeff Zeleny and Samantha Waldenberg reached out to aides of all four former presidents—and each one denies talking to President Trump about Iran or otherwise.
An aide for President Clinton said “no recent conversations have taken place between Clinton and Trump — about Iran or anything else,” Zeleny and Waldenberg reported.
They wrote, “Aides to Bush, Obama, and Biden offered similar sentiments on Monday, saying there is no record of any communications with Trump.”
NBC News reported that a Bush aide said Trump and the 43rd president of the United States “haven’t been in touch.” An Obama aide told the outlet that America’s first Black president had “no recent conversations” with President Trump.
Trump being contradicted by former presidents of the United States is embarrassing for any world leader, to say the least, but, most importantly, if his claims aren’t true, it is a bold lie. If the president is not intentionally lying, it would raise questions about his cognitive fitness.
“I think we can all safely file that under things that didn’t happen, considering every living president has both received and heeded the same warning from the intelligence community that striking Iran would yield the exact outcomes we are seeing today,” Rodericka Applewhaite, a former Biden White House director, told theGrio.
The Democratic operative added, “Of course Americans should be concerned about Trump’s lies, and it should also extend to the congressional Republicans who refuse to meet their constitutional obligation to check his executive power.”
Lie or not, Trump’s desire to frame the war in Iran as a major victory comes as gas prices and mortgage rates soar, and a majority of Americans reject the U.S. military operation.
According to a Quinnipiac University National Poll, 53% of voters oppose the U.S. military action against Iran, while 74% oppose sending U.S. troops on the ground.
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March 17, 2026
The Kennedy Center will close for two years as Trump leads a major overhaul at the arts institution.
The board of directors at Kennedy Center has announced a two-year pause in operations as President Donald Trump leads a sweeping overhaul of the renowned Washington, D.C.-based arts institution.
The decision was announced on March 16 as part of Trump’s effort to reshape the Kennedy Center, CBS News reports. The board—now largely made up of members appointed by Trump—previously voted to rename the venue the Trump-Kennedy Center. Trump has said the closure is necessary for repairs, which are expected to begin after this summer’s July 4 celebrations.
“We’re going to ensure it remains the finest performing arts facility of its kind anywhere in the world,” Trump told reporters while speaking at the White House.
In a statement, the Kennedy Center said it approved a $257 million “comprehensive revitalization project” set to last two years, beginning after the July Independence Day celebrations, with a grand reopening planned afterward. The closure announcement comes about a month after Trump said he planned to shut down the Kennedy Center to address what he described as a deteriorating facility. Alongside the shutdown, the board voted to appoint Matt Floca as CEO and executive director, replacing Trump ally Richard Grenell, who previously oversaw sweeping changes and warned staff of cuts that could leave “skeletal teams.”
“From day one, our mission was to make the Trump Kennedy Center a place every American could be proud of, and this renovation is the fulfillment of that promise,” Grenell said in a statement. “What comes next will be worth the wait.”
Since the vote to rename the center—a move scholars and lawmakers say would require congressional approval—artists and performing groups have canceled appearances in protest, including a run of “Hamilton.” Notable figures such as Issa Rae, Béla Fleck, and Louise Penny withdrew from scheduled events, while advisers like Ben Folds and Renée Fleming stepped down. Earlier this month, National Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jean Davidson left to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
In the wake of these departures, the Kennedy Center’s programming has shifted toward aligning more closely with the White House’s cultural agenda. Recent developments include hosting the premiere of Melania Trump’s documentary “Melania,” securing the FIFA World Cup draw after outreach from Trump to Gianni Infantino, and Trump personally hosting the Kennedy Center Honors last December.
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Discover Austin’s vibrant food scene, from legendary barbecue, flavorful tacos, bold flavors and so mcuh more.
Austin’s food scene is a dynamic fusion of Texas tradition, innovative flavors, and a bold spirit all its own. From renowned barbecue joints to hidden food truck gems, the city serves up something for every craving. Food lovers flock here not just for the iconic brisket or tacos, but for a culture where music, creativity, and community come together on every plate.
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“Love Is Blind”’s Devonta Anderson is setting the record straight after footage of him claiming he’s never dated a woman of color surfaced.

After his recent comments led many to speculate that he doesn’t find women of color attractive—despite being a man of color himself—“Love is Blind” Season 10 star Devonta Anderson is setting the record straight.
During an appearance on a recent episode of the “Roxanne and Shantel” podcast, the 32-year-old reality TV figure addressed a moment when he told fellow contestant and Black Latina Brittnay Wicker that he hadn’t dated a woman of color before.
Based on unseen footage shown during the season reunion, shortly after Anderson and Wicker met face-to-face after committing to one another sight unseen in the pods, he noted in a confessional interview that he hadn’t dated a woman of color before.
“I fell in love with Brittnay and it just so happened that she is a woman of color,” he said, before adding, “That’s something I’ve never actually dated, let alone proposed to, got engaged to, so you know that was something that kind of surprised me. But I fell in love with Brittnay because of her heart.”
While discussing the moment on “Roxanne and Shantel,” the Ohio-based loan officer described the situation as both a misspeaking moment and something taken out of context.
“This conversation is happening in the pods. And I was like, ‘No.’ And then I was like, ‘Well, actually, I have. I just haven’t gotten into a serious relationship,’” he explained. “But I was like, ‘Race doesn’t matter to me.’ So that conversation was actually had in the pods. So the woman of color comment came from during those interviews.”
Anderson, who identifies as part Black and said “half” of his family is Black, also admitted he doesn’t typically use the term “woman of color,” like many people of color who find the phrase overly broad or flattening. Thrown off by the wording used in producers’ prompts during his confessional, he said he was simply repeating the phrasing used in the question.
“I was like … when do I ever refer to someone as ‘woman of color’?” he continued. “Half of my family is Black. My grandmother is Black. To see all these false narratives and people posting online like, ‘Oh, he hates Black women,’ this or that — I’m like, it’s absolutely insane.”
According to Anderson, it also couldn’t be further from the truth. He claimed several of his past romantic interests prior to going on the show were Black women, including someone he said he had a years-long crush on in high school. That former crush even offered to publicly defend him, as did other Black women he has dated, though he said he asked them not to get involved.
“People were like, ‘Doesn’t he know he’s like, a person of color?’ And I’m like, ‘Yeah, I know.’ Me saying ‘woman of color’ was literally me repeating what I was asked so viewers knew what I was talking about,” he said.
These comments are far from the only reason Anderson has been making headlines since the hit Netflix reality show wrapped. He and Wicker ultimately did not marry and left the experiment on unclear terms, with Wicker later saying she was left in the dark about their relationship after filming wrapped. The drama only grew from there following the reveal he attended a girls’ trip with other members of the cast, and during the reunion, he surprised viewers by also revealing he is now engaged and expecting a baby with someone else entirely. He has since said he plans to share more about his life update on his own terms.
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Candace Madey’s stand at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025
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There should be little surprise amid ongoing wars and trade disputes that geopolitical and economic instability ranks as the number one concern for the art trade, as per the latest edition of Art Basel and UBS’s Global Art Market Report, released Thursday (12 March). The 2025 edition of the benchmark survey of art dealerships and auction houses paints a picture of an industry slowly adapting to mounting uncertainty and operational costs.
Global art sales grew modestly in 2025 after two consecutive years of decline, rising by 4% to an estimated $59.6bn, the report finds. This uptick was largely driven by high-end sales, with a 9% increase in the combined value of auction turnover above $10m, a category that had nosedived in 2023 after geopolitical turbulence dissuaded many collectors from consigning top works. Nonetheless, the global art market is still well shy of the $67.8bn it totalled in 2023, as well as its all-time peak of $68.2bn in 2014.
“People are perhaps becoming desensitised, especially if the wider situation shows no signs of improvement,” says Clare McAndrew, the report’s author, of the market’s slow recovery. Big-ticket transactions last year included Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer (1916), which sold for $236m, the second-highest price ever achieved by a work at auction.
Compared to the auction houses, gains by dealers were more measured, with gallery sales rising on average by 2% year-on-year to an estimated $34.8bn, accounting for 58% of the total market. At the very highest end, galleries with an annual turnover of more than $10m reported a 3% increase. The rebound was more pronounced in the lower tiers: dealers with a turnover of between $250,000 to $500,000 a year enjoyed a 25% average boost in sales.
These wins will come as little relief to many businesses, however, as profit margins continue to shrink. A higher share of respondents cited operating costs as a key concern compared to last year. The report finds that total operating costs rose by an estimated 5% on average, “above the rate of inflation in most major markets and above aggregate sales growth”, McAndrew writes. Attesting to a middle market squeeze, dealers with turnovers of $250,000 to $500,000, and of $500,000 to $1m, reported lower profitability than last year, while dealers with both lower and higher turnovers reported increased profitability.
The US tariffs enacted by the Trump administration did little to help: 56% of dealers said that tariffs had a negative impact on business, while 72% identified higher ancillary costs as the biggest knock-on effect. “Although much of fine art was exempt from the tariffs, shipping delays, increased logistical costs and reduced consumer confidence all discourage people from going through the hassle of cross-border transacting, which the art market is heavily reliant on,” McAndrew says.
Complications with cross-border trade have led many collectors to acquire more in their home markets, with all dealer segments in 2025 reporting a greater share of local buyers. This was particularly pronounced among the smallest dealers whose share of local buyers rose by 9% to 71% of sales to private collectors.
This domestic focus impacted markets differently, depending on how reliant they are on overseas trade. This is demonstrated in China: Hong Kong, a freeport with a more international profile, saw aggregate sales decline by 6% year-on-year, while the more domestically focused mainland saw a 5% rise.
Overall China’s market share decreased by 1% to 14%, and it maintained its position as the world’s third-largest art market, behind the US, which accounts for 44% (up by 1%) and the UK, which accounts for 18% (no change).
Promisingly, women artists have now reached gender parity for representation at galleries operating exclusively in the primary market. And for dealers working in both the primary and secondary markets, the share of women artists represented grew by 4% in 2025 to 45%, its highest level to date.
A cooling contemporary market and lack of high-end sales has contributed to another “challenging year”, in which sales fell in almost every region
Last year saw a drop in sales of ultra high-value works but an increase in trading volume
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For the first time in decades, three men’s HBCU programs will be in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, competing at the same time!
We love history for a reason. It gives sports moments this extra weight, the kind that makes Selection Sunday feel bigger than just names on a bracket. And this year, HBCU hoops has a real one: Tennessee State, Howard, and Prairie View A&M all made the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament field, the first time in decades that three men’s HBCU programs have been in the bracket together. That alone is worth celebrating, especially with March Madness officially tipping off with the First Four on Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, before the full first round gets rolling on Thursday, March 19. For Black college basketball, this is more than a cool stat — it’s visibility, validation, and a reminder that HBCU programs can still carve out real space on the sport’s biggest stage.
Tennessee State probably has the most feel-good résumé of the bunch. The Tigers ended a 32-year NCAA tournament drought by winning the Ohio Valley Conference, finishing 23-9 overall and 15-5 in league play, and they got the best seed among the three HBCUs at No. 15. That said, the reward is rough: a first-round date with No. 2 Iowa State, a team that went 27-7 and reached the Big 12 tournament semifinals. Tennessee State has enough juice to make things uncomfortable for a while, especially with Aaron Nkrumah leading the way at 17.6 points per game, but let’s be real — pulling the full upset would take a near-perfect game and then some. Still, out of the three HBCUs in the field, TSU feels like the team best positioned to at least make the country pay attention.
Howard is back in the mix, too, and that says a lot about the stability the Bison have built under Kenneth Blakeney. Howard won the MEAC regular-season title, then handled business in the conference tournament championship to get to 23-10, earning another trip to the Big Dance as a No. 16 seed. The Bison will face UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night, and if they survive that, they get No. 1 seed Michigan waiting in Buffalo. Bryce Harris has been the engine for Howard at 17.1 points per game, and the Bison can score enough to make this interesting in spurts, but their path is brutal. Beating UMBC is absolutely on the table; beating Michigan after that would be one of the wildest stories of the whole tournament.
Prairie View A&M might be the grittiest story of the bunch. The Panthers didn’t cruise into March — they had to scrap for it, winning the SWAC Tournament as a No. 8 seed after finishing conference play at 9-9 and then ripping off a four-game run through the bracket. That got them into the First Four as a No. 16 seed, where they’ll meet Lehigh on Wednesday, with top-seeded and defending national champ Florida waiting on the other side. Dontae Horne, who averaged 20.2 points and was named SWAC tournament MVP, gives Prairie View a real bucket-getter, so stealing the First Four game is not some fantasy. But if the Panthers get past Lehigh, the Florida matchup is the kind of wall that usually ends Cinderella stories before they can actually breathe.
Even with the odds stacked high, this is still dope to see. Tennessee State snapping a three-decade drought, Howard keeping itself in the national conversation, and Prairie View fighting its way in the hard way all speak to something bigger than upset math. Sure, none of these teams will be favored to make a deep run, and two of them still have to survive Dayton just to get to the round of 64. But that doesn’t take away from the moment — it adds to it. HBCUs being visible in March, getting those logos on the bracket, and giving Black college hoops a seat at the loudest table in the sport is a win in itself, and anything extra from here would just be legendary.
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On March 17, 2026, Sybil Wilkes delivers a detailed analysis of the most important information you need to know.
In Sybil’s latest ‘What We Need to Know’ segment, she delivers the crucial updates that directly impact our lives. From historic political shifts and excellence in sports to major cultural milestones, here is what you need to know to stay connected to the progress shaping our community. Here is a breakdown of the latest essential news stories you need on your radar.

Illinois voters are heading to the polls for a historic primary election that could reshape the political landscape. Senator Dick Durbin is stepping down after 30 years of service, opening the door for new leadership. Governor J.B. Pritzker is also seeking an unprecedented third term. More importantly for our community, African American Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has recently pulled ahead in the polls. She leads African American Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in a highly competitive three-way contest, highlighting a powerful moment for Black political leadership.
Black college excellence takes center stage as three men’s HBCU programs enter the NCAA tournament this year. Howard University, Prairie View A&M, and Tennessee State are ready to showcase their talent on a national platform. Howard faces the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in the First Four on Tuesday night. Prairie View meets Lehigh on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Tennessee State secures a number 15 seed, marking its first tournament appearance since 1994, and prepares to battle Iowa State on Friday. We celebrate and support these young athletes as they represent our diverse institutions with pride.
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Financial empowerment remains vital for building long-term wealth. “CPA to the stars” Katrina McCraft offers essential advice on managing the financial risks we often fail to see coming. She notes that the biggest threats to our financial security rarely arrive all at once. Instead, they build up over time. McCraft emphasizes the importance of future-proofing your finances by focusing on your financial structure. She points out three unseen risks that can undermine generational wealth if left unaddressed, reminding us to stay proactive with our financial planning and community growth.
The Oscars delivered a groundbreaking moment for Black creatives. Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history on Sunday night, becoming the first woman and the first Black person to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Recognized for her stunning visual work on the film “Sinners,” Arkapaw used her platform to honor the trailblazing women in the industry who paved the way for her success. Her historic win serves as a powerful reminder of the boundless talent within our community.
As we observe Women’s History Month, Black America 250 casts a spotlight on the enduring legacy of Dorothy Height. We take our hats off to this activist of the ages. As the longtime president of the National Council of Negro Women, Height proved herself as a legendary orator and fierce advocate. Her entire career was defined by a relentless fight against drugs, illiteracy, and unemployment in Black communities. We honor her tireless work to empower voices and uplift our people.
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March 17, 2026
The 15th annual Black Women’s Roundtable Women of Power National Summit brought together Black women leaders from nearly 20 states.
Hundreds of Black women leaders from across the country recently gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 15th annual Black Women’s Roundtable Women of Power National Summit, coming together to advance policy change, community organizing, wellness, and empowerment.
Held March 11–15 across Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia, the Women’s History Month event brought together Black women leaders from nearly 20 states under the theme “United We Win: Freedom, Justice, Democracy, Safety & Opportunity for All,” The Grio reports. The summit featured influential voices, including elected officials such as Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, as well as organizers and professionals across sectors.
“There’s no sadness in this place — we come together and have joy,” said Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP). “It’s our way of celebrating Women’s History Month by bringing together Black women leaders from across the country.”
“Our theme is ‘United We Win,’” she added. “People leave these five days feeling more encouraged that whatever obstacles are in the way can be overcome, and how important it is that we overcome them together.”
Organized by the NCBCP and its Black Women’s Roundtable initiative, this year’s summit arrived at a pivotal moment as many Black women navigate economic uncertainty, workplace barriers, and ongoing concerns around civil rights and voting access. Designed to offer both strategy and support, the event centered on sparking meaningful conversations to strengthen leadership pipelines, boost entrepreneurship, and expand civic engagement. Attendees also met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill and participated in sessions focused on education, health, and community resilience.
“We focused on issues around freedom, democracy and justice, but also empowerment and quality of life,” Campbell said, noting this year’s focus on issues ranging from equal pay and barriers in healthcare to voting rights and the state of American democracy. “We’re also concerned about rights we believe have been eroded and what we must do collectively to protect them.”
Organizers also highlighted the economic power of Black women—who account for $1.7 trillion in annual consumer spending—and stressed the importance of using that influence to uplift communities through entrepreneurship and collective investment. The summit also featured a marketplace spotlighting Black women entrepreneurs, leadership awards, wellness programming, faith-based gatherings, and an intergenerational leadership track for young Black girls focused on mentorship and skill-building.
“We are very determined about exercising our power as Black women,” Campbell said. “Politically, we have power. We know we help drive the Black vote.”
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The acclaimed filmmaker made a hard launch with her beau, whose name she did not reveal ahead of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony.
Ava DuVernay chose Oscar Sunday as a moment of reflection and revelation.
The Oscar-nominated director revealed that the ceremony arrived on the 10th anniversary of the death of her father and in a carousel post on Instagram, DuVernay reflected on the moment, while also sharing clips of her dress from Louis Vuitton and the red carpet debut of her and her boyfriend.
During a conversation with Essence on the red carpet, DuVernay was asked what she was most proud of going into the night. “Right now, I am proud of myself for coming to the Oscars with my honey, who I’ve kept hidden for a long time.”
“But now he’s here,” she added.
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DuVernay did not reveal the gentleman’s name but the striking individual matched her flowing blue dress with his own impeccable style, thanks to Ozwald Boateng. On the same night she celebrated love out loud, DuVernay held resolve when looking back at her childhood and how much her father meant to her.
“This Oscar day landed on the tenth anniversary of my father’s passing. That day in 2016 was the worst day of my life,” she wrote on Instagram. “On the same day a decade later, I had one of the best days of my life. I’ve been to many Oscars. They are cool events. But on this day, I took my honey with me and it was… different. Felt like opening a new window in the house. A fresh breeze drifted through. I had so much fun because I know my Pop is smiling on me. He worried about me. That I worked too much. That I wouldn’t make time for other parts of life.”
She continued, “Time. It is a lot of things. But most profoundly for me, it is a healer. My father’s journey onward was once an open wound. Now, it is a scar. Ever present. But it debilitates me less often. It now serves as a reminder of love. In all its forms.”
In 2025, DuVernay opened up on her decision not to get married or have children. In a sit-down with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell for their “The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell” podcast, DuVernay cited her childhood as the oldest at five as one of the main reasons.
“I’ve have had a lot of small children in my life for a long time, so I never felt like I wanted to have kids,” DuVernay said at the time. “My family, my mom, would always say, for a little while before she realized I was serious, ‘You’ll change your mind.’ I don’t feel like I would be a good mother for a child. I don’t want to do that and I think in the most ideal scenario, you should want to do that. I just don’t want to.”
Even if children might not be in her future, love definitely is in her present … and it might stick around for a while.
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Chiura Obata, Full Moon, Pasadena, California, 1930 The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, Gift of the Obata Family
The Getty Trust announced earlier this month that the fourth edition of its PST Art programme will focus on ties between Los Angeles and the Pacific Rim, with the initiative set to open across Southern California in September 2030. The research cycle begins immediately, with nonprofit cultural organisations located in any of Southern California’s eight counties eligible to submit letters of inquiry for funding by 1 June 2026.
The next PST Art will highlight exchange around the Pacific across several centuries, from the arrival of Chinese porcelain in the Spanish missions to the influence of Japanese visual culture on the city’s architecture and design, to the ongoing impact of contemporary Korean pop culture.
The 2030 theme also has a diplomatic dimension, according to Justine Ludwig, who was hired last year as then first-ever creative director of PST Art. “During this period marked by geopolitical tension, immigration conflicts and global instability, the theme also encourages international perspectives and recognises our longstanding interdependence,” Ludwig said in a statement.
Tyrus Wong, Dragon’s Den menu cover, around 1935 The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
The next edition of PST Art will be realised through a two-stage funding model: a research and planning phase followed by an implementation phase. Eligible applicants must be registered nonprofit cultural organisations based in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Imperial counties. Since its founding in 2002, PST ART has instigated more than 200 exhibitions, 120 publications, and thousands of public programmes and performances across Southern California. (Some PST Art exhibitions have subsequently traveled to other cities and regions.)
The Getty also announced plans for a PST Art Open House event in 2027. The one-day public programme mixing performances, conversations and hands-on workshops will mark the 15th anniversary of the inaugural edition of PST Art, which examined the Los Angeles art scene between 1945 and 1980. (Subsequent editions of PST Art have been devoted to connections between Los Angeles and Latin America in 2017-18 and the intersections of art and science in 2024-25.)
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Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons is one of six service members who died on Thursday when a U.S. military aircraft crashed in western Iraq.
A family in Columbus, Ohio, is mourning after their loved one was named among the six airmen killed in a U.S. military aircraft crash in western Iraq last week.
On Thursday, March 12, Tech Sgt. Tyler Simmons died when the KC-135 Stratotanker he was on went down while supporting operations in the region, according to his family. He was 28.
Before there was an official announcement of the names of the service members who were killed, his parents, Cheryl and Milo Simmons, spoke out the following day, on Friday, March 13, about how they learned the devastating news.
Speaking to 10 WBNS, his parents said there was a knock at their door at approximately 10 p.m. that same night. They said they instantly knew what had happened when they saw military officials lined up on their porch.
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“When he opened the door, he said, ‘Oh no,’ and I jumped up and ran in there, and they were lined up out on the porch,” Cheryl recalled before becoming overcome with emotion. “And I was like, ‘You got to be kidding me.’”
Milo told The Columbus Dispatch, “We’re still in denial.”
Simmons, who was one of three service members from Ohio killed in the crash, was a technical sergeant and boom operator with the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base and was part of Operation Epic Fury at the time of his death. U.S. Central Command said the crash happened at around 2 p.m. ET following an unspecified incident involving another KC-135 in “friendly airspace.” The other aircraft landed without incident. The military has also confirmed the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.
The Ohio Air National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing confirmed the three deaths on its Facebook page. They have since posted tributes to all of the service members. 
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news of the passing of three Airmen from the 121st Air Refueling Wing,” the post said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow Airmen who mourn their loss.”
In the wake of the crash, many across the country have expressed outrage about the escalating U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran impacting the region, including the families of fallen service members.
In the wake of his death, Simmons’ family is remembering him as a “loving” only child with a bright smile, his smile punctuated by his mother’s dimples, who served with genuine pride. He maintained a deep love for his friends and family and has left behind lots of footage of him taking in adult skate nights at a local roller rink, per WSYX ABC 6.
“He was truly an amazing man, and to do the job as an air refueler, you have to be a special person. You have to be kinda smart to do that,” his mother shared with 10 WBNS. “He was loving. He loved his dog Grayson, he loved his family, his friends, his friend Shayna — you know, he’s just that guy. He would do anything for you.”
He graduated from Eastmoor Academy in Columbus, where he played quarterback on the football team, per the outlets. He had long aspired to join the military and enlisted in April 2018. He was later assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 121st Air Refueling Wing, which is based at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base near Lockbourne, Ohio.
“He was determined. He was a leader, and he wanted to go to the Air Force and make a difference,” Simmons’ cousin Stephan Douglas told The Columbus Dispatch. “This was his dream job, and for this to happen, it’s just a sad tragedy.”
The family said there are no immediate funeral plans and that the military is handling the arrangements.
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The money will go toward the school’s new Academic & Research building.
Morehouse School of Medicine has received a lofty check from the federal government, all thanks to one Georgia congresswoman.
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams secured nearly $1 million, $950,000 to be exact, to help the medical school construct a new Academic & Research building. According to WSB-TV, the money stems from 2023 Community Project funding.
Williams, who represents Georgia’s 5th congressional district, also noted that the federal funding will aid the medical school’s expansion of biomedical research and workforce development. The congresswoman helped celebrate the occasion by presenting a check to the MSM President and CEO, Dr. Valerie Rice.
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Morehouse School of Medicine currently stands as the only historically Black medical school in Atlanta. Although no longer affiliated with Morehouse College, the school continues to educate a diverse population of medical students. According to the Princeton Review, roughly 80% of its student body identifies as Black.
MSM continues to serve as a pipeline for Black medical professionals, who remain underrepresented in the healthcare industry. With the Association of American Medical Colleges confirming that Black people accounted for only 5.3% of all medical professionals in 2023, this new funding seeks to level the playing field for greater medical diversity.
Now, this funding will go toward Morehouse’s efforts to advance its academic opportunities through research while also addressing healthcare inequities in the U.S. medical system. Rice also released a statement expressing the school’s gratitude for this gift.
“This investment helps Morehouse School of Medicine expand our campus and train more physicians and healthcare professionals who will serve communities here in Atlanta and across Georgia. We’re grateful to Congresswoman Nikema Williams for her leadership and her continued commitment to strengthening healthcare and education in our community,” Rice said.
As Morehouse School of Medicine produces the next generation of Black doctors, this monumental funding will ensure they have the training and research needed to treat diverse communities.
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Tennessee State, Prairie View A&M and Howard are all going dancing on the men’s side of the bracket, while Howard and Southern made the women’s NCAA tournament, looking to make history.
The field for the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments is almost set, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities are making history before a game is even tipped off.
With wins by Prairie View A&M, Tennessee State and Howard, the men’s field of 68 will feature three HBCU squads. It’s the most schools to qualify for the tournament since 1994, when Texas Southern, Tennessee State and North Carolina A&T all reached the NCAA tournament.
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For Tennessee State, its second trip to the big dance comes with historic precedence. After winning the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, the Tigers were selected as a No. 15 seed, bypassing the First Four, which the NCAA Selection Committee has traditionally placed HBCU programs in the past. Going into the national tournament, the Tigers completed a sweep of the OVC’s regular season and conference tournaments and have won a school-record 23 games this season under first-year head coach Nolan Smith. 2026 marks their third tourney appearance overall after back-to-back bids in 1992-93 and 1993-94.
If the Tigers do win against Iowa State, they would become the second HBCU 15-seed to beat a 2-seed, joining Hampton, which beat Iowa State in 2001.
Joining the Tigers are the Panthers of Prairie View A&M, who won the SWAC title tournament. The Panthers, who also won the SWAC football crown, became the second team to ever win the SWAC men’s hoops title as the No. 8 seed, joining the 2023 Texas Southern Tigers. The Panthers will face Lehigh in the First Four, with the winner facing defending national champion Florida in the first round.
Also in the dance is Howard University. The Bison are enjoying a renaissance in both their men’s and women’s programs as the men clinched their NCAA tourney bid by winning the MEAC while the women did the same in their conference tournament. Howard will face UMBC in the First Four, a school famously known for being the first to ever upset a No. 1 seed as a No. 16 seed in the men’s tournament, when it beat Virginia in 2018.
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In the women’s bracket, the Southern Jaguars are also in the tournament along with Howard. The Bison earned a No. 13 seed after a dominant run through the MEAC with a 26-7 season. Southern, which took down Alabama State to punch its ticket, faces Samford in the First Four. The winner? They’ll meet Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks.
No matter what happens, the Field of 68 in both brackets will feature plenty of HBCU pride, a little trash talk and plenty of ambition to shock the world.
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Teyana Taylor reportedly had a tense exchange with a security guard at the Oscars after he allegedly put his hands on her while she tried to head back onstage for a photo opp.
Perfidia Beverly Hills does not do disrespect! Teyana Taylor nearly had a battle of her own during the Oscars just moments after her film One Battle After Another secured its Best Picture win. According to sources who spoke with TMZ, the actress and singer became involved in a tense exchange with a security guard after he allegedly put his hands on her while she was attempting to head back onstage for a photo opportunity with the film’s director, Paul Thomas Anderson, and her cast mates after the flick’s big victory.
Sources say Taylor was trying to return to the stage alongside Pam Abdi, co-head of Warner Bros., when a security guard stopped them from walking up the stairs. The incident reportedly happened inside the Dolby Theatre, where the ceremony was taking place.
Video taken from inside the venue captured Taylor confronting the guard and calling out his behavior after the interaction.
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“You’re a man putting your hands on a female,” the star, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress this year, can be heard saying in the clip.
“You’re very rude,” Taylor continues, as people around her try to calm the situation. At one point, she’s also heard telling people nearby, “He literally shoved me.”
Sources claim the guard used his body to block Taylor’s path and placed his hands on her in an attempt to physically hold her back and keep her from getting past him.
Taylor publicly addressed the incident while leaving Vanity Fair’s Oscars after-party, telling TMZ that she’s “all good” and wouldn’t let security ruin her night.
“Security was just doing a lot … There’s always that one,” she said. “At the end of the day, I don’t tolerate disrespect, especially when it’s not warranted.”
The moment appeared to be a brief hiccup during what was otherwise a huge night for the star and the film’s team. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another dominated the evening, taking home six awards at the 2026 ceremony, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Taylor even had a lighthearted moment on stage earlier in the night after the film’s big win. As Anderson walked up to accept the award, the actress, who plays the fierce revolutionary Perfidia Beverly Hills in the film, followed close behind him. She greeted the director with a big hug and playfully placed him in a headlock before he delivered his acceptance speech, drawing laughs from the crowd.
Of course, the internet had plenty to say about the moment, with reactions split across social media. Some critics called the exchange “embarrassing” and labeled the actress “annoying,” while others pointed out what they saw as irony—Taylor being upset about the security guard grabbing her, only to then grab Anderson in a tight headlock moments later. Still, many fans quickly came to the mother of two’s defense.
“Calling her embarrassing is wild,” one user on X wrote. “Teyana Taylor has delivered in music, fashion, and film. Not many artists move that comfortably across industries.”
During an interview at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, Taylor also clarified that Anderson was fully in on the joke. According to the actress, the director already knew she planned to put him in a headlock well before their hilarious exchange onstage at the Oscars on Sunday.
“I told him, I said listen, ‘When you get that Best Picture, I’m telling you now, I’m gonna gift you a helmet,’” she told Variety at the event. “He already knew the headlock was coming,” she chuckled.
Despite the brief drama, the night ultimately ended on a celebratory note for Taylor and the One Battle After Another team. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments section.
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