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Anna Mae Robertson from the trailblazing Six Triple Eight dies at 101 years old

Anna Mae Robertson, a trailblazing World War II veteran and one of the last surviving members of the historic Six Triple Eight battalion, has died at 101 years old. Her family confirmed her passing over the weekend. At just 19, Robertson stepped up to serve her country, joining the barrier-breaking, all-Black women’s battalion during World […]

Vanessa Bryant shuts down pregnancy rumors with Rihanna memes 

Oh, Internet, why doth thou agitate, so?  Vanessa Bryant, like many celebrities, had to deal with what I hope was a minor irritation this weekend as speculation spread across Beyoncé’s internet that Bryant was pregnant with her fifth child.  Vanessa Bryant is, of course, the widow of NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers […]

New Initiatives to Fuel Missouri Small Business Growth Statewide

By Nicki Donnelson, efactory Missouri entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state are set to benefit from a significant expansion of technical assistance programs. A new initiative, spearheaded by Missouri State University’s efactory in collaboration with codefi, will leverage the Missouri Technical Assistance grant, as selected by the Missouri Department of Economic Development—giving the […]

Black Men’s Health Matters

By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist When it comes to health in the Black community, there’s a truth that we must face—Black men are dying way too soon and too young. Not because they want to. Not because they’re weak. But because, for far too long, Black men from childhood are told to […]

Honoring Two Remarkable Educators: Dr. Rosalyn Thomas and Gwen Marshall

By Samuel G Knox, UniteNews Staff Writer On May 6th, Drury University held a heartfelt retirement celebration honoring Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, affectionately known as “Dr. Roz,” recognizing her remarkable career and lasting impact on the university community. Dr. Thomas, a proud alumna of Drury University, with degrees in education and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, […]

Quality Time: Why Magic Moments Matter in Marriage

Life is short! That being said, it behooves all of us to take advantage of every moment that we have. Spending quality time with each other as a couple creates lasting memories and increases happiness in marriage. According to a 2022 Institute for Family Studies report, 83% of couples who spend regular quality time together […]