by Jeroslyn JoVonn November 21, 2025 The Trump administration is canceling citizenship ceremonies across Upstate New York, citing unmet eligibility requirements. The Trump administration canceled several citizenship ceremonies at county courts across Upstate New York, citing failure to meet legal requirements for conducting the naturalization events. After reports emerged that

Adult friendships don’t just shape who we are — they often save us. That truth sits at the heart of Lifetime’s new film, “He Wasn’t Man Enough,” inspired by Toni Braxton’s hit song of the same name and starring the R&B icon alongside Essence Atkins and Yvette Nicole Brown.  “I

by Kandiss Edwards November 21, 2025 The shift can greatly impact how much up-in-coming nurses can borrow as they prepare to enter a field facing historic shortages. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) states that nursing programs will no longer be classified as professional degree programs, which will impact funding

A Massachusetts man was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the grisly 2021 murder of his ex-girlfriend. 48-year-old Bruce Maiben was convicted of first-degree murder earlier this month after stabbing 40-year-old Sherell Pringle 127 times, according to Boston25News. “This verdict and subsequent sentence will ensure that the defendant

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton November 21, 2025 With a little more than a week left in the collective bargaining agreement, the players are seeking a bigger percentage of the league’s revenue After reports of the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal increased substantially, players reportedly are not moved by

by Jeroslyn JoVonn November 21, 2025 Thousands of air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the government shutdown are being excluded from Trump’s “perfect attendance” bonus. Thousands of air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the government shutdown are speaking out after being excluded from Trump’s $10,000 “perfect

After witnessing story after story of Black and Brown homeowners having to adjust their entire lives to obtain the proper value for their homes, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) is taking action. On Friday (Nov. 21), one day before National Housing Day, Pressley introduced the Appraisal Modernization Act, aiming to ensure

In the weeks since D’Angelo’s passing, fans and loved ones have been grappling with the loss of one of music’s most enigmatic voices. Now, the late artist’s estate is channeling that grief into purpose. This week, the family announced the launch of the D’Angelo Estate Pancreatic Cancer Fund, a new

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The Kentucky Derby — the glamorous, tradition-soaked crown jewel of American horse racing, which arrives annually in May — has always carried a complicated Black legacy. Black jockeys dominated its earliest years, winning 15 of the first 28 races before racism pushed them out of the sport.  Today, the Kentucky