U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2014 Best Colleges

U.S. News & World Report released the Best Colleges 2014 edition, which includes rankings and data of nearly 1,800 schools nationwide. Breaking a tie with Harvard University, Princeton University claims the No. 1 spot in the Best National Universities category. Williams College once again tops the Best National Liberal Arts Colleges category.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Joins President Obama In His Call To Save Young African American Boys

Sigma Beta club members with Rap Thomas and Carter Wolmack
at Phi Beta Club Conclave in Philadelphia.
(PRNewsFoto/Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., through its Sigma Beta Clubs, has been at the forefront of providing mentorship and leadership development to primarily, but not exclusively, African American young men between the ages of 8-18 years old. President Barack Obama's recent statement, "And for us to be able to gather together business leaders and local elected officials and clergy and celebrities and athletes, and figure out how are we doing a better job helping young African American men feel that they're a full part of this society and that they've got pathways and avenues to succeed," made during his July 19, 2013 White House Briefing regarding the Trayvon Martin killing, sparked Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. to rally its stakeholders and join President Obama in his quest to help young African American boys.

Work To Begin on MLK Memorial

WASHINGTON (AP) - The National Park Service says it will begin work next week to remove a disputed inscription from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

Contractors will start working on Monday to build scaffolding and get equipment in place. Then, on July 29, the sculptor of the memorial, Lei Yixin, will arrive. He will carve grooves over the lettering to match existing marks in the sculpture.

The inscription is a paraphrase from King's "Drum Major" speech. It reads, "I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness."

Critics including the poet Maya Angelou have argued that the quotation was taken out of context and makes King sound arrogant.

The park service says the quotation will be removed in time for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington on Aug. 28.