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The Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel is seen on the campus of Bennett College in Greensboro, N.C. The college, one of two historically black colleges for women, is fighting to maintain its accreditation.

Facing Loss Of Accreditation Over Finances, Women's HBCU Raises Millions

Bennett College, a historically black women's college, could lose accreditation due to financial instability. President Phyllis Worthy Dawkins tells NPR's Michel Martin how the school raised millions.

William Ferris has spent his career documenting church gospel hymns, Delta blues and work songs of Mississippi.

Keeper Of Southern Folklife Is Up For 2 Grammy Awards

Folklore archivist William Ferris is among the nominees for the 2019 Grammy Awards for his album:Voices of Mississippi — a collection of rural church gospel hymns, Delta blues and work songs.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stands behind President Trump during a bill signing ceremony at the White House in 2018. Ross, who oversees the Census Bureau, approved adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census.

Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Blocking Citizenship Question On 2020 Census

The Trump administration is asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review the first major court ruling over plans to add a question about U.S. citizenship status to the 2020 census.

Jeremia Hodge died on April 1, 2018, after coming under the care of William Husel.

Eight Wrongful Death Lawsuits Now Filed Against Mount Carmel

The seventh and eighth wrongful death lawsuits against Mount Carmel Health System and fired doctor William Husel were filed Monday. Husel, who had his…

Mark Harris, Republican candidate in North Carolina's 9th Congressional race, fights back tears at the conclusion of his son John Harris' testimony during a public evidentiary hearing on the 9th Congressional District voting irregularities investigation last week.

N.C. Republican At Center Of Election Fraud Case Won't Run In New Race

Republican Mark Harris cited health concerns. The state ordered a new election last week amid allegations a Harris aide tampered with absentee ballots in the close race.

Venezuelans Seeking Asylum In Spain Hope To Return Home One Day

Many of the Venezuelans fleeing their country have taken refuge in Spain. But they haven't received the warmest welcome.

Lori Lightfoot (left), who earned 17.5 percent with 90,000 votes, and Toni Preckwinkle, at 16 percent with 82,000 votes, will go head-to-head in a runoff election April 2.

Chicago To Get Its First Black Female Mayor As Candidates Head To Runoff

Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle, both African-American women, got the most votes out of 14 candidates in Chicago's mayoral election Tuesday night. They'll head to a runoff election on April 2.

The campus of Mount Carmel West in Columbus on Jan. 30, 2019.

Mount Carmel Still Not Compliant With Medicare Requirements

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid told Mount Carmel's West and St. Ann's hospitals that their pharmaceutical services continue to be out of…

Rice University says many undergraduate students from families with incomes up to $200,000 "will no longer be required to take out loans." Here, a statue of the school's founder, William Marsh Rice, is seen on its campus in Houston.

Rice University Says Middle-Class And Low-Income Students Won't Have To Pay Tuition

Full scholarships are earmarked for all students whose families have income between $65,000 and $130,000. Below that income level, grants will bolster the aid package even further.

Democratic U.S. House candidate Andrew Janz raised more than $4 million in three months as part of his effort to unseat U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif.), part of a wave of record-breaking fundraising hauls by Democratic candidates.

Democrats Enter Campaign's Final Stretch Flush With Cash

One party celebrates its fundraising, while the other starts culling out the weakest candidates.

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