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Lil Nas X is receiving inpatient treatment after being arrested last month on multiple felony charges, his attorney confirmed Monday outside a Los Angeles courthouse. The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Montero Hill, did not appear at a pre-trial hearing on Sept. 15. Instead, his lawyers told the court
The 1863 photograph known as “The Scourged Back” shows an escaped enslaved man named Peter, his bare back marred by raised scars from repeated whippings. When the image was first published during the Civil War, it shocked the nation, offering undeniable proof of slavery’s brutality and helping to galvanize abolitionist
Damon “Dame” Dash is no stranger to confrontation. Whether it’s his larger-than-life bravado, decades-long beefs, or relentless pursuit of control, Dash has a knack for commanding attention. His latest appearance on “The Breakfast Club” was no exception. What started as a tense exchange with Charlamagne Tha God quickly spiraled into
Pamela Warner still remembers the exact moment she learned her son, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, had died. Specifically, the scream that emerged “from the bottom of [her] soul” and that had her neighborhood running to check on her. “What came up and what came out was huge,” she said. “It was an
The Trump administration has diverted hundreds of millions of dollars away from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), which include predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) of higher learning, to increase funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While the move is seemingly great for HBCUs, MSI-designated colleges and universities that educate millions of
By Drs. Ron and Cicely Woodard As we prepare to take our oldest son back to Morehouse College for his second year, I have been reflecting on the impact that college has had on him as a person. After just nine months on a college campus, Jonathan came back with
Is Cardi B really the drama when she’s helped others who have, in turn, hurt her? During a sit-down with Kelly Rowland for the latest episode of Spotify’s vodcast “Countdown To” about her forthcoming sophomore album, “Am I The Drama?”, the 32-year-old rapper revealed who has been the drama for
by Kandiss Edwards September 16, 2025 The police chief and coroner’s office claim there was no foul play involved in the hanging, though a proper autopsy has yet to be conducted. On September 15, Demartravian “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old student, was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University.
The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) are now accepting applications for the next round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development. This strategic initiative supports small business growth in the heart of the city, with five $5,000 grants available for new or existing businesses with (or planning) a
An appeals court ruled Monday that Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove her just ahead of a key vote on interest rates. The Trump administration is expected to quickly turn to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch bid to unseat Cook. The Fed’s
Lil Nas X is receiving inpatient treatment after being arrested last month on multiple felony charges, his attorney confirmed Monday outside a Los Angeles courthouse. The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Montero Hill, did not appear at a pre-trial hearing on Sept. 15. Instead, his lawyers told the court
The 1863 photograph known as “The Scourged Back” shows an escaped enslaved man named Peter, his bare back marred by raised scars from repeated whippings. When the image was first published during the Civil War, it shocked the nation, offering undeniable proof of slavery’s brutality and helping to galvanize abolitionist
Damon “Dame” Dash is no stranger to confrontation. Whether it’s his larger-than-life bravado, decades-long beefs, or relentless pursuit of control, Dash has a knack for commanding attention. His latest appearance on “The Breakfast Club” was no exception. What started as a tense exchange with Charlamagne Tha God quickly spiraled into
Pamela Warner still remembers the exact moment she learned her son, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, had died. Specifically, the scream that emerged “from the bottom of [her] soul” and that had her neighborhood running to check on her. “What came up and what came out was huge,” she said. “It was an
The Trump administration has diverted hundreds of millions of dollars away from Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), which include predominantly Black institutions (PBIs) of higher learning, to increase funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While the move is seemingly great for HBCUs, MSI-designated colleges and universities that educate millions of
By Drs. Ron and Cicely Woodard As we prepare to take our oldest son back to Morehouse College for his second year, I have been reflecting on the impact that college has had on him as a person. After just nine months on a college campus, Jonathan came back with
Is Cardi B really the drama when she’s helped others who have, in turn, hurt her? During a sit-down with Kelly Rowland for the latest episode of Spotify’s vodcast “Countdown To” about her forthcoming sophomore album, “Am I The Drama?”, the 32-year-old rapper revealed who has been the drama for
by Kandiss Edwards September 16, 2025 The police chief and coroner’s office claim there was no foul play involved in the hanging, though a proper autopsy has yet to be conducted. On September 15, Demartravian “Trey” Reed, a 21-year-old student, was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University.
The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) are now accepting applications for the next round of ASCEND – Advancing Springfield’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship, Networking and Development. This strategic initiative supports small business growth in the heart of the city, with five $5,000 grants available for new or existing businesses with (or planning) a
An appeals court ruled Monday that Lisa Cook can remain a Federal Reserve governor, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove her just ahead of a key vote on interest rates. The Trump administration is expected to quickly turn to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch bid to unseat Cook. The Fed’s