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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
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 16, 2025 Sanders wanted to get drafted elsewhere to move up the slots for starting quarterback. A new NFL Draft news leak revealed more insight into Shedeur Sanders’ controversial fifth-round selection. As many suspected, the top-ranked quarterback was supposed to get picked up before his official
by Mitti Hicks September 16, 2025 No president has fired a sitting Federal Reserve governor in the independent agency’s 112-year history. Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor whom President Donald Trump recently tried to fire, can keep her job for now. An appeals court ruled Cook can remain a governor
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 16, 2025 Your job could be at risk every time you click post. Many employers are cracking down on individuals for publicly voicing their opinions on controversial matters. This makes knowing one’s rights to “free speech” as important as ever. Several major companies from Delta Airlines
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
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 16, 2025 Sanders wanted to get drafted elsewhere to move up the slots for starting quarterback. A new NFL Draft news leak revealed more insight into Shedeur Sanders’ controversial fifth-round selection. As many suspected, the top-ranked quarterback was supposed to get picked up before his official
by Mitti Hicks September 16, 2025 No president has fired a sitting Federal Reserve governor in the independent agency’s 112-year history. Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor whom President Donald Trump recently tried to fire, can keep her job for now. An appeals court ruled Cook can remain a governor
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman September 16, 2025 Your job could be at risk every time you click post. Many employers are cracking down on individuals for publicly voicing their opinions on controversial matters. This makes knowing one’s rights to “free speech” as important as ever. Several major companies from Delta Airlines