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Celebrity Black women are the costume queens of Halloween

It is officially Halloween, and many folks’ favorite pastime has finally commenced: judging celebrity Halloween costumes. And this year, celebrities, especially Black women, have really taken it up a notch. For starters, we could easily call it “Halle-ween,” as there have already been multiple homages to Halle Berry’s most famous

Fall into Fun: November Activities at the Library

Make plans to attend these great programs at your library. Boots to Business Reboot Have you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? Join us from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, in the Library Center auditorium.   Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur along

Fall Back Into Reading

As we turn back the clocks on November 3, and look forward to the Winter months, let’s reflect upon the value of reading. It has been said “Reading today…Leads to Leaders tomorrow.” D.E.A.R., which stands for “Drop Everything and Read,” is a national celebration of reading designed to remind families

It feels like a cyberattack, but it wasn’t.

On July 19, 2024, many airports stood still, unable to process the demands on their computer systems, which were not operable—not at all.  Car rental agencies and other companies that use Microsoft’s operating system and another program to run their businesses faced a similar problem.  Affected companies all used CrowdStrike’s

Protecting Your Health and Wellness During Political Turmoil

As the upcoming election approaches, many of us are bracing for what promises to be a contentious and emotionally charged time. Racial tensions, uncertainty, and constant news coverage can lead to a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. For many, election-related stress isn’t about feelings; understanding how mental stress during

It’s official: Rihanna is for the children

Rihanna and her family are getting into the holiday spirit. This week, the Fenty mogul released a new Savage x Fenty campaign featuring two special guests — her children, RZA and Riot Rose. Posing with her two-year-old and 14-month-old sons, Rihanna showcased the brand’s new holiday onesies on Instagram.  “We

Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, raped her in 2016 and she became pregnant from the attack. The producer’s attorney calls the accusations false

Celebrity Black women are the costume queens of Halloween

It is officially Halloween, and many folks’ favorite pastime has finally commenced: judging celebrity Halloween costumes. And this year, celebrities, especially Black women, have really taken it up a notch. For starters, we could easily call it “Halle-ween,” as there have already been multiple homages to Halle Berry’s most famous

Fall into Fun: November Activities at the Library

Make plans to attend these great programs at your library. Boots to Business Reboot Have you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? Join us from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, in the Library Center auditorium.   Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur along

Fall Back Into Reading

As we turn back the clocks on November 3, and look forward to the Winter months, let’s reflect upon the value of reading. It has been said “Reading today…Leads to Leaders tomorrow.” D.E.A.R., which stands for “Drop Everything and Read,” is a national celebration of reading designed to remind families

It feels like a cyberattack, but it wasn’t.

On July 19, 2024, many airports stood still, unable to process the demands on their computer systems, which were not operable—not at all.  Car rental agencies and other companies that use Microsoft’s operating system and another program to run their businesses faced a similar problem.  Affected companies all used CrowdStrike’s

Protecting Your Health and Wellness During Political Turmoil

As the upcoming election approaches, many of us are bracing for what promises to be a contentious and emotionally charged time. Racial tensions, uncertainty, and constant news coverage can lead to a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. For many, election-related stress isn’t about feelings; understanding how mental stress during

It’s official: Rihanna is for the children

Rihanna and her family are getting into the holiday spirit. This week, the Fenty mogul released a new Savage x Fenty campaign featuring two special guests — her children, RZA and Riot Rose. Posing with her two-year-old and 14-month-old sons, Rihanna showcased the brand’s new holiday onesies on Instagram.  “We

Hip-hop producer Metro Boomin is accused of rape in lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that Metro Boomin, a Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B, raped her in 2016 and she became pregnant from the attack. The producer’s attorney calls the accusations false