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 […]
Kamala Harris says ‘the Democratic Party has taken Black women for granted’
There’s a lot of weight that comes with being the first to do something. And when you’re Black and a woman, that weight is exponentially heavier. Kamala Harris, who is no stranger to the weight and scrutiny that comes with being the first Black woman to not only become Vice President of the United States, […]
Jamal Hinton, Wanda Dench celebrate 10 years since viral mistaken Thanksgiving text brought them together
After a last-minute mistaken text invite first brought them together in 2016, Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench’s viral Thanksgiving tradition is reaching a major milestone. This year marks the 10th time the unlikely duo will sit down and share a meal for the November holiday—and they’re celebrating big with a new partnership with Green Giant. […]
Black US senators explain why they voted ‘no’ on government shutdown deal
The Democratic Party is divided after eight Democrats in the U.S. Senate voted with Republicans to reopen the government after a historic 40-day shutdown that left millions of families without SNAP benefits and thousands of federal workers without pay. Despite the economic harm caused by the shutdown, Democrats were initially in lockstep in demanding that […]
Is Brandy manifesting a Brandy & Monica Las Vegas residency?
“Did Brandy just announce plans for a residency?” That’s the question thousands of fans were asking after the Los Angeles stop of the “The Boy Is Mine Tour,” Brandy and Monica’s long-awaited on-stage reunion. In a moment captured by fans, Brandy stood next to Monica, visibly emotional, as she thanked her longtime collaborator. “I never […]
US flight cancellations expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
The flight cancellations at airports across the U.S. are expected to persist even after the government shutdown ends. The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced flights as some air traffic controllers — unpaid for weeks — have stopped showing up for work. The Senate took a first step toward ending the shutdown Sunday, but final passage could still be several […]
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 […]
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. Davis had been trying to get the court […]
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 […]