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What Does the TikTok Trend of De-influencing Mean for Your Brand?

In a TikTok from February, user @matchabuttercookie faces the camera to address her more than 27,000 followers. Her face is serious, and her voice is sincere. “OK, this is me jumping on the de-influencing train,” she begins, before listing some of the home goods and kitchen items—including Caraway pans and

Berry is inducted into Hall of Fame

Springfield, MO—Moses Berry is one of five inductees who was selected into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023. The inductees are citizens with a connection to the state of Missouri who serve as examples of global citizens. They define the essence of public affairs and have acted consistently

From Jazz Band to AI and it’s positive and negative impact, all at the Library

The Silly Grandpa will perform family fun songs on Saturday, September 16, at 10 a.m. in the Library Center auditorium. Michael ‘Supe’ Grandpa of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils will perform songs from his new album, “Lucky Number,” where the songs are silly, but the grooves are serious. Silly Grandpa’s motto

Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Purchases $9M Penthouse In New York City

New York City is a big draw for the culture alone, and that may be why lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar has reportedly bought a penthouse there. According to The New York Post, the former TDE artist is purchasing a penthouse at The Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park. He was seen

5 Perks Of Business Travel For Black Solopreneurs

Are you a solopreneur by choice or by necessity? In a survey done in collaboration with Carbookr, 70% of respondents think traveling for business is necessary, compared to 30% who find business travel is not crucial. Here are five advantages of business travel for the boss who wants to expand

White Gunman In Florida Kills 3 Black Victims In Hate Crime

The Black community of Jacksonville, Florida, is dealing with the fallout of a fatal hate crime after a white gunman racially targeted Black patrons inside a Dollar General in a primarily Black area of the city on Aug. 27. Three people were killed. The motivations behind the fatal attack became

Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Harlem Renaissance Exhibition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met, will pay homage to Black artists of the early 20th century. A Harlem Renaissance exhibition is set to open in 2024. The exhibition, “The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism,” will run from Feb. 25 to July 28. According to the

Simone Biles on Quest For Record-Breaking 8th U.S. Title

Simone Biles began her quest to win a record eighth United States title with a bang Friday night. Biles ended the first day of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships with a lead of nearly three points. As CNN reported, with a win in the championships, Biles would become the first gymnast

Family Of Former Slaver Apologizes For Role In Guyanese Slave Trade

The descendants of John Gladstone, a 19th-Century British sugar and coffee planter who owned thousands of enslaved people, traveled to Guyana to issue a formal apology for their ancestors’ actions. According to the Associated Press, Charles Gladstone and five other relatives made the trip to the University of Guyana, where

What Does the TikTok Trend of De-influencing Mean for Your Brand?

In a TikTok from February, user @matchabuttercookie faces the camera to address her more than 27,000 followers. Her face is serious, and her voice is sincere. “OK, this is me jumping on the de-influencing train,” she begins, before listing some of the home goods and kitchen items—including Caraway pans and

Berry is inducted into Hall of Fame

Springfield, MO—Moses Berry is one of five inductees who was selected into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2023. The inductees are citizens with a connection to the state of Missouri who serve as examples of global citizens. They define the essence of public affairs and have acted consistently

From Jazz Band to AI and it’s positive and negative impact, all at the Library

The Silly Grandpa will perform family fun songs on Saturday, September 16, at 10 a.m. in the Library Center auditorium. Michael ‘Supe’ Grandpa of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils will perform songs from his new album, “Lucky Number,” where the songs are silly, but the grooves are serious. Silly Grandpa’s motto

Kendrick Lamar Reportedly Purchases $9M Penthouse In New York City

New York City is a big draw for the culture alone, and that may be why lyrical genius Kendrick Lamar has reportedly bought a penthouse there. According to The New York Post, the former TDE artist is purchasing a penthouse at The Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park. He was seen

5 Perks Of Business Travel For Black Solopreneurs

Are you a solopreneur by choice or by necessity? In a survey done in collaboration with Carbookr, 70% of respondents think traveling for business is necessary, compared to 30% who find business travel is not crucial. Here are five advantages of business travel for the boss who wants to expand

White Gunman In Florida Kills 3 Black Victims In Hate Crime

The Black community of Jacksonville, Florida, is dealing with the fallout of a fatal hate crime after a white gunman racially targeted Black patrons inside a Dollar General in a primarily Black area of the city on Aug. 27. Three people were killed. The motivations behind the fatal attack became

Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Harlem Renaissance Exhibition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the Met, will pay homage to Black artists of the early 20th century. A Harlem Renaissance exhibition is set to open in 2024. The exhibition, “The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism,” will run from Feb. 25 to July 28. According to the

Simone Biles on Quest For Record-Breaking 8th U.S. Title

Simone Biles began her quest to win a record eighth United States title with a bang Friday night. Biles ended the first day of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships with a lead of nearly three points. As CNN reported, with a win in the championships, Biles would become the first gymnast

Family Of Former Slaver Apologizes For Role In Guyanese Slave Trade

The descendants of John Gladstone, a 19th-Century British sugar and coffee planter who owned thousands of enslaved people, traveled to Guyana to issue a formal apology for their ancestors’ actions. According to the Associated Press, Charles Gladstone and five other relatives made the trip to the University of Guyana, where