Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students
Harvard University is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar the Ivy League school from enrolling foreign students, calling it unconstitutional retaliation for defying the White House’s political demands. In a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston, Harvard said the government’s action violates the First Amendment and will have an “immediate and devastating effect […]
New Kingston Honors Jamaica’s Iconic Rum With Launch of Appleton Estate Rum Museum
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 There’s an immersive new way to enjoy the rich taste and cultural legacy of Jamaica’s Appleton Estate Rum. Residents and tourists in Jamaica can now dive into the rich legacy of the island’s most iconic rum with the debut of the Appleton Estate Rum Museum. The Joy Spence Appleton […]
Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices
U.S. homeowners are spending more on home renovation projects, bucking a broader pullback by consumers amid diminished confidence in the economy. Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month from March, the biggest gain since 2022, and were up 3.2% from April last year. At the same time, U.S. retail sales overall rose […]
Georgia Woman Bagged For Embezzling $500K From Local Business, Police Looking for Second Suspect
by Kandiss Edwards May 23, 2025 Dunwoody (GA) Police Department is still searching for Nicole Allen, who allegedly helped embezzle $500,000 from a local business. Police in Dunwoody are searching for Nicole Allen, who is accused of helping a former employee embezzle nearly $500,000 from a local Georgia business over a two-year period. According to […]
Venus Williams Leads WTA Stars Earning College Degrees At Indiana University East
by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 23, 2025 Venus Williams led the pack when she became the first professional tennis player to graduate from the Indiana University East. Venus Williams is breaking barriers beyond the court, paving the way for a new wave of professional tennis players earning college degrees through Indiana University East (IUE). The decorated […]
Mistrust in law enforcement complicates the search for the New Orleans jail escapees
As authorities scour New Orleans for escapees from an audacious jailbreak, they are also confronting entrenched mistrust in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Nearly a week after 10 inmates yanked open a faulty cell door inside a city jail and moved the toilet to squeeze through a hole, five remain on the lam. The police superintendent has […]
Black Lives Matter street murals stand as an enduring reminder of protests against racism
In 2020, after a summer of protests rocked U.S. cities, the words “Black Lives Matter” went from the rallying cry of racial justice demonstrators to words lining the very roads along which they marched. After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, towns and cities nationwide commissioned artists to paint BLM street murals in solidarity with […]
Thompson Hospitality Grows Restaurant Portfolio Despite Economic Challenges
by Daron Pressley May 23, 2025 In an era when many in the restaurant industry are scaling back due to economic uncertainty and shifting consumer habits, Thompson Hospitality Group is doing the opposite—growing with intention, fueled by purpose, and rooted in a customer-first approach. According to the National Restaurant Association’s State of the Restaurant Industry […]
The Black Dollar Speaks: Target Admits DEI Rollback Resulted In ‘Challenging’ Q1 Sales
by Sharelle B. McNair May 23, 2025 Target’s CEO Brian Cornell blamed the decline on incoming concerns surrounding tariffs in addition to the DEI drawback. Popular retailer Target admitted that pushback from slashing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives resulted in a significant plunge in its first quarter sales, dropping more than 7%, Yahoo Finance […]
