Netflix CEO To Donate $120M For Scholarships

Reed Hastings and his wife are donating $40 million to each of three institutions – the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College – for student scholarships.

What Is The 'Justice Act'?

The “Justice Act” (Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020) is being proposed by Senate Republicans. House Democrats are also proposing legislation.

DREAMers’ Protections Remain For Now

President Donald Trump’s bid to end protections for DREAMers was rejected by the Supreme Court by a 5-4 outcome. Legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants remain for now.

1.5M More Workers Seek Unemployment Benefits

Roughly an additional 1.5 million workers who had been laid-off sought unemployment benefits last week in the United States.

Are Blacks, Hispanics Falling Behind In Census?

Civil rights leaders are worried that minority communities are falling behind in census in part because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Insights on Academic CVs

Notre Dame Sees $100M-Plus Revenue Shortfall

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the University of Notre Dame where projections are the school will have a $100 million-plus revenue shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year.

Top DACA Questions Answered

What is DACA and why did President Donald Trump try to end it? The Associated Press examines some of the most asked question regarding this Obama-era program.

Fauci: 'It Will Be When Not If' For Vaccine

Dr. Anthony Fauci said to a House committee that he is “cautiously optimistic” that some vaccines for COVID-19 will be ready at the end of 2020.

Non-Immigrants Visa Ban Extended

Many temporary work visas have been added to a ban on green cards issued outside of the U.S. This freeze is slated to last to the end of 2020 and will impact multinational corporations.

US Virus Cases Surge To Highest Level In 2 Months

According to Johns Hopkins University 34,700 new cases of coronavirus were reported on June 23. The only larger number of new cases occurred on April 9 and April 24.

Florida Colleges' Plans To Reopen Approved

Florida’s 12 public universities will be allowed to have faculty and students return to their campuses in the fall as long as they meet outlined coronavirus measures and restrictions.

Europe To Reopen Borders

Although countries in Europe are going to begin reopening their borders, it is unlikely that Americans will be allowed to travel there. This is in part because of spread of COVID-19.

Who Would Be First To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine?

While there are around a dozen vaccines being tested around the world to deal with COVID-19, the country who develops the first successful vaccine will likely be first in line for doses.

Police’s Role On 10K Schools Re-Imagined?

The Superintendent of Public Instruction for California said his office is re-imaging the role of police at public schools. Some schools, however, will still need officers.