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Jenifer Lewis is the latest celebrity to criticize Black celebrities for attending the 2026 Met Gala, following the Met Gala’s sponsor and co-chair, Jeff Bezos, who significantly impacted The Washington Post, resulting in thousands of job losses. On Monday evening, the longtime actor took to Instagram to share a video,
Tiffany D. Cross has looked back at the last decade of her life and chronicled both the highs and the lows. She’s been viewed as a rising star on cable news with “The Cross Connection” on MS Now, saw one of her dream jobs taken from her, then witnessed Donald
President Donald Trump gathered small business owners at the White House on Monday to kick off Small Business Week and tout what he said were his administration’s actions to bolster success for industries. But many of the actions highlighted by the president have had direct negative outcomes for Black businesses
A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday found NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a case related to a pay dispute involving his former chef. Diggs, who pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance in February, was accused of assaulting Jamila Adams, his
Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. During May, experience stories of people, places and events that shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared. Here is a sample of the
Victoria Monét is living the adage of Black women who consistently seek more, even when they have the smallest bit of free time. While several stars were in New York for the 2026 Met Gala on Monday (May 4), the “On My Mama” singer was putting on a cap and
By Melissa Bailey, Health & Wealth Protection Specialist The everyday choices on your plate can either support your body—or slowly work against it. “Every meal is a choice: Are you feeding disease, or are you feeding health?” Have you ever heard “food is medicine?” Many people don’t fully understand what
By: UniteNews Staff Springfield, MO—Under the soft glow of chandeliers at Hickory Hills Country Club, just under 100 guests gathered in elegant black-tie fashion for an evening rooted in purpose, pride, and possibility. SAAB’s inaugural Heart of Champions Black Tie Gala was more than a celebration—it was a powerful reminder
By: UniteNews Staff On March 28, nearly a hundred people gathered for the NAACP Springfield 5th Annual Women’s History Celebration, creating an atmosphere that felt both respectful and genuine. The event was held at the National Avenue Christian Church. This year’s theme, “Rising Together, Because of Her, We Can,” was
By: UniteNews Staff She kept thinking about it long after he dropped her off. He wasn’t “bad” on paper. Folks in her circle probably would’ve said, “Girl, he got a good job, he treats you nice, what more you want?” But there’s a kind of quiet confusion that shows up