The Real Deal Press

2 weeks ago | therealdealpress.com | Robbie Sequeira

The nation’s historically black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education — while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing federal grants and loans, alarming HBCUs, where most students rely on Pell Grants or federal aid.

Jan 17, 2025 | therealdealpress.com | Ashley Murray |Jennifer Shutt

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Frank Wampol had a dark realization when he came across some alarming data a few years ago: Over 5,000 male construction workers die from suicide annually — five times the number who die from work-related injuries, according to several studies. That’s considerably more than the suicide rate for men in the general population.

Jan 14, 2025 | therealdealpress.com | Marty Schladen

As Ohio entices yet more data centers, a watchdog group is raising important questions about whether that’s good for average Ohioans. Among them are whether the state is giving up too much in tax revenue for the number of jobs they’ll create, who will pay to add electricity generation to meet the centers’ surging demand, and whether the new demand will force fossil-fuel burning generators to stay online, making the world’s climate crisis worse.

Jan 13, 2025 | therealdealpress.com | Marilou Johanek

This is a split screen moment in America. On one side of the screen, a former president is being memorialized this week not only for his service to country but for the principled life he personified with renowned caring and decency. On the other side of the screen, another former/future president is being remembered this week for the violent insurrection he inspired with his “stolen election” Big Lie before he appears in court Friday for his sentencing on 34 felony convictions.

Jan 9, 2025 | therealdealpress.com | William Ford

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from Alabama, the Congressional Black Caucus held a swearing-in ceremony this past Friday morning before members took the oath of office for the 119th U.S. Congress. Democrats Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware will represent the first time two black women will serve together in the U.S. Senate.