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What’s in Trump’s big bill that passed Congress and will soon become law

Republicans muscled President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cut bill through the House on Thursday, the final step necessary to get the bill to his desk by the GOP’s self-imposed deadline of July 4th. At nearly 900 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense […]

Phylicia Rashad To Direct ‘Immediate Family’ At Blumenthal Arts In North Carolina

by Jeroslyn JoVonn July 4, 2025 Phylicia Rashad is set to direct “Immediate Family” in North Carolina. Fresh off her Broadway play’s Tony win for Best Musical, Phylicia Rashad has been announced as the director for the regional premiere of Paul Oakley Stovall’s Immediate Family at North Carolina’s Blumenthal Arts. The Tony Award-winning actress is […]

Department Of Education Halts $7B In Funding For K-12 Schools

by Kandiss Edwards July 4, 2025 The Trump administration has put an abrupt hold on nearly $7 billion in federal funding intended for K-12 schools. Effective July 1, the move has prompted widespread concern among educators, parents, and lawmakers. The hold leaves many school systems uncertain about the immediate and long-term impact on student programs. […]

Sold-Out LeBron James Richard Mille Timepiece To Benefit LeBron James Family Foundation

The timepiece incorporates the Lakers’ signature color scheme and has a high price tag of $405,040. The LeBron series plays on the RM 65-01 timepiece made by Richard Mille, and LeBron’s signature is etched into the timepiece’s caseback. AfroTech reported that all 150 watches sold out within hours after LeBron showed them off at Fanatics […]

LeSean McCoy Returns Home To Unveil $16.7M Affordable Housing Project

by Jeroslyn JoVonn July 4, 2025 NFL champion LeSean McCoy is the owner of a $16.7 million affordable housing community in his hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. NFL champion LeSean McCoy is giving back to his hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by investing in a $16.7 million affordable housing development. The former Philadelphia Eagles running back led […]