Thankful for Health: Gratitude Heals the Mind and Body
By Melesha Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist | UniteNews Contributing Writer Instagram: @Love4LifeWellness | melesha@loveforlifewellness.comIn a world buzzing with pressure, uncertainty, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel like the keys to a better life are hidden in a complex diet plan, a bigger paycheck, or a miracle pill. But what if the […]
How to Skill Up on AI (Without Drowning in the Hype)
By Tyler Drenon | UniteNews Contributing Writer Everyone wants to “learn AI” right now, which is sort of like saying you want to “learn electricity.” It’s too broad to be useful. The trick isn’t to learn AI; it’s to learn how to work with it, direct it, and build things that use it. That means separating noise […]
Talk to Your Children About Firearm Safety
Are Your Firearms Safely Stored from Children?By Francine Pratt | CPO Contributing Writer Too many times we hear about a young person finding a loaded gun andinjuring others or themselves.The devastation for that adult who left the firearm in reach or the family who has to continue to live after such tragedies is devasting. Members of the […]
Springfield Public Schools-Bringing Learning Home:
Family Curriculum Nights Build Connection and Confidenceby Dr. Nicole Holt, Deputy Superintendent of Academics Across the district, a new initiative is bringing Springfield Public Schools families and schools closer together—one engaging lesson at a time. Site-based Family Curriculum Academies are transforming how SPS families experience learning, offering a window into the classroom and equipping parents […]
Remembering the Best: Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Induction 2025
Reprinted from 39th Annual Induction Ceremony program booklet. October 7, 2025Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025Era of Excellence Award: Central High School 1961-1963 Coach Jim Ball’s Central Bulldogs in the early 1960s were the talk of the town with a fast-paced club with great fire-power and stellar defense. The 1961-62 club […]
Donald Trump Is The First Sitting President Ever Boo’d During Rare Appearance at NFL Game
by Mary Spiller November 10, 2025 The president became the first sitting leader in nearly 50 years to attend a regular-season NFL matchup, sparking mixed reactions from fans and players alike. President Donald Trump made a high-profile appearance at Sunday’s Washington Commanders game, becoming the first sitting president in nearly half a century to attend […]
15 Small Business Grants For Veterans
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors November 10, 2025 Check your eligibility for these grants and join the ranks of nearly 1.6 million veteran-owned businesses that provide jobs to over 3 million Americans. If you’ve been a service member in the U.S. military and have an entrepreneurial spirit, small business grants for veterans can help you start […]
Reps for Diddy slam reports he was caught drinking homemade alcohol: ‘His sobriety and self-discipline are priorities’
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ reps are calling recent reports about the rapper’s conduct behind bars “false” and “reckless.” On Friday, Nov. 7, TMZ reported that the 56-year-old disgraced music mogul—who is currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey—was caught drinking homemade alcohol. The outlet further reported that officials even considered moving […]
Gain A Money Mindset With These 6 Books On Increasing Wealth
by Ahsan Washington November 10, 2025 Read financial frameworks with cultural context The process of building wealth begins with developing the right mindset. Before you even open an investment account, you might want to open up a book. These books by Black authors offer financial frameworks, cultural context, and motivational support to help people move […]
Prison guards forcefully shaved off his dreadlocks: The Supreme Court will determine if he can sue for violation of his religious rights
When prison officials in Louisiana cut the dreadlocks of a prisoner in their care, they may have violated his religious rights — or at least that’s what the Supreme Court is gearing up to determine. On Monday, Nov. 10, the nation’s highest court will hear arguments in the case of “Landor v. Louisiana Department of […]