From Prison to Purpose
Edgar “Rock” Hagens’ journey is one of resilience and transformation. After years of battling heroin addiction and serving a seven-year prison sentence for shoplifting, Rock has turned his life around and is now celebrating two decades of sobriety and business success in Springfield, Missouri. Originally from St. Louis, Rock faced struggles during his early years, […]
ViaDerma Sponsors African Military Games And Showcases Innovative Wound-Healing Drug
by Jameelah Mullen May 1, 2025 ViaDerma CEO says it’s a “great honor” to support the event. ViaDerma, a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company, was a major supporter of the African Military Games, a multi-sport event for military athletes from across the continent, held in Abuja, Nigeria, in November 2024. The company not only provided financial support […]
Wait — Nick Cannon really got WHAT insured for $10 million?
When Nick Cannon said he would ensure his testicles for $10 million, we laughed along with the father of 12. However, as it turns out, that declaration was no joke. During a recent appearance on Raven-Symoné’s podcast, which she hosts with her wife, “Tea Time with Raven & Miranda,” the 44-year-old comedian and television personality […]
Preserving the Ozarks at Your Library
Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Throughout May, stop by to experience stories of people, places and events that have shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared. For the full schedule, visit thelibrary.org/preserve. The […]
The legacy behind Octavia Morgan, the first Black woman owned fragrance brand at Ulta
Sometimes, our fragrance speaks before we do. It enters the room ahead of us and lingers long after we’re gone. From the nostalgic sweetness of a grandmother’s signature scent to the soft echo of our favorite hair products and lotions, for some Black women, fragrance is more than a beauty ritual—it’s a memory, a form […]
‘Sinners’ is the latest Black cultural phenomenon to get the syllabus treatment
On the surface, Ryan Coogler’s hit new film “Sinners” is a vampire flick that blends action, horror, comedy, and a dash of camp to take viewers on a fun and wild ride through the Mississippi Delta. However, beneath the surface lies a rich display of Black spirituality, folklore, history, religion, and culture. Since the film […]
Trump aide Stephen Miller says America is ‘blessed’ Kamala Harris isn’t president, rails against DEI
White House advisor Stephen Miller hit back at Kamala Harris after the former vice president slammed President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office during a recent speech in California. Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy, reacted to Harris’ scathing remarks about the president on Thursday during a White House press briefing, telling […]
‘Re-Living Single’: Erika Alexander & Kim Coles launch nostalgic podcast for fans of ’90s sitcom ‘Living Single’
Cue the music. “We are re-livinggggg singleeee, ouuu in a 2025 world, I’m glad we’ve got reruns! “ This week, Erika Alexander and Kim Coles surprised “Living Single” fans with a special announcement. Maxine Shaw Attorney-at-Law, and Synclaire James are reuniting for the “Re-Living Single” podcast. “The people always want more,” Coles announced on the Sherri […]
Holly Robinson Peete shares update about her son, RJ, that defies RFK Jr.’s recent remarks about living with autism
Just a few weeks after U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said people with autism would never pay taxes, hold a job, or go on a date, Holly Robinson Peete has an update about her son that defies the health leader’s remarks. The 60-year-old actress and singer, whose adult son, […]
LeBron James unsure about what’s next after the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff exit: ‘I don’t have any answer to that’
On Wednesday night, LeBron James, Luka Dončič, and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, a revived Julius Randle, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, 103-96, in game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, losing the series 4-1. That loss ended the Lakers’ season—their second first-round playoff exit in a […]
