Nelly tells Ashanti he doesn’t do diaper changes or nightime routines—the Internet has thoughts
Nelly doesn’t do dirty diapers. During a recent episode of their new reality TV show “Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together,” the 50-year-old rapper revealed just how much and when he intends to pitch in when it comes to the couple’s 11-month-old son, Baby KK. As the pair was dining out at a restaurant, Ashanti […]
Critics warn Trump and Republicans’ ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will be ugly for Black Americans
After the U.S. Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” President Donald Trump‘s sweeping legislative agenda that includes $3.8 trillion in tax cuts and border security funding, Democrats and advocates are continuing to sound the alarm about what they warn will result in devastating consequences for millions of Americans—particularly Black Americans—and their health care […]
Coco Gauff is out in the first round of Wimbledon with a 7-6 (3), 6-1 loss to Dayana Yastremska
Coco Gauff became just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon right after winning the championship at the French Open, eliminated 7-6 (3), 6-1 by unseeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine on Tuesday night. The No. 2-ranked Gauff made mistake after mistake at No. 1 Court, finishing with just six winners […]
Quinta Brunson opens up about the public scrutiny she received after her divorce went public: ‘I hate all of it’
Quinta Brunson isn’t a fan of one major element of being a public figure: the lack of privacy. The 35-year-old actress and writer opened up about the downside of stardom as Bustle’s June 30 cover star, where she appeared in a close-cropped Betty Boop-esque bob with finger waves and stunning ensembles. The topic arose as […]
Living Well, Loving Deeply: A Reflection on Health, Life, and Legacy
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.com July is often a time of joy, sunny days, family get-togethers, and the excitement of fireworks lighting up the sky. But this year, July has brought me into a deeper season of reflection. I’m currently walking through one of […]
Marriage: A Partnership with Purpose
By Dr. Cicely Woodard Co-Author of Keeping the Stars Aligned: A Christian Couple’s Guide to Raising Morale in Relationships (2014) When Ron and I first met in 2001, he was a teacher, and I was in graduate school studying mathematics education. I was on the road to becoming a teacher as well. We connected and […]
Ying Yang Twins turn SeaWorld into the club with viral performance
Are we at SeaWorld or the club? SeaWorld patrons asked themselves that question this weekend when the Ying Yang Twins made a special appearance at SeaWorld in San Diego. The hip-hop duo proved they still got it when Kaine and D-Roc took the stage at the park’s Summer Spectacular series at the Bayside Amphitheater. While […]
A Gentle Touch: Dulcinea Lane’s Calling to Care for the Departed and Their Loved Ones
By Mary Gartner | Staff Writer When Dulcinea “Dulcie” Lane walks through the doors of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in Springfield, Missouri, she carries with her more than professional expertise. She brings a quiet reverence, a listening ear, and a deep understanding of the sacred space between grief and healing. As the Lead Embalmer, a position […]
Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls
Striking city workers waved signs at traffic circling Philadelphia City Hall and joined picket lines outside libraries, police stations and other workplaces as nearly 10,000 blue-collar workers walked off the job Tuesday in search of better pay and benefits. District Council 33 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees announced the strike […]
Greene County Entrepreneurs Invited to Join Free Early-Stage Business Boot Camp This Fall
By Nicki Donnelson | efactory A powerful opportunity is coming to the Springfield Greene County area again this fall for anyone ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship. Starting this September, the Early-Stage Business Boot Camp—part of the programming offered through the Southern Missouri Innovation Network (Innovate SOMO)—will help new and aspiring business owners build […]
