Elevating Your Excellence: Robert F. Smith: A Philanthropist’s Journey From Denver To Global Impact
Smith’s formative years were highlighted by his attendance as an infant at the 1963 March on Washington, a foundational moment in civil rights history that he would later reflect on in his 2023 address at the same hallowed location. In August, Smith provided insights for “Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” […]
Some New Yorkers To Receive Refund Checks Starting In Late September
by Kandiss Edwards September 17, 2025 At the end of September, eligible residents will begin receiving funds. No application is required. Some New Yorkers can expect a financial boost this fall. New York is preparing to send a one-time inflation refund check to more than 8 million residents. The boon comes as part of the […]
House approves bills to reshape DC’s criminal justice system
The House passed legislation Tuesday that would overhaul how youth who commit crimes are prosecuted in the District of Columbia as congressional Republicans mobilized behind President Donald Trump’s efforts to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital. One of the bills, called the “DC Crimes Act,” would lower the age of a youth offender in the […]
University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration
The Trump administration is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the University of California in an attempt to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by faculty, staff, student organizations and every labor union representing UC workers. The lawsuit comes weeks after the Trump administration fined […]
Honoring Milly Sawyers: Springfield Unveils 10th African-American Heritage Trail Marker
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, history came alive in downtown Springfield as community members, local leaders, and advocates gathered to honor the legacy of Milly Sawyers with the unveiling of the latest marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The ceremony, held at the corner of Boonville and Water Street in the city parking […]
September is National Recovery Month: Celebrating Hope, Healing, and Community
Each September, our nation observes National Recovery Month—a time to raise awareness about substance use disorder (SUD), celebrate the achievements of those in recovery, and highlight the availability of treatment and support services.As someone who has walked the recovery journey myself—and who has served as a treatment counselor for more than 30 years—I am wholeheartedly committed […]