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By UniteNews Staff Precious metals like gold and silver are getting more attention lately—and it’s not hard to see why. With prices going up, markets feeling shaky, and un- settling news always in the background, a lot of everyday savers are looking for ways to protect their money. This series breaks down simple, beginner-friendly ways to add precious metals to your finances
By Samuel Knox, UniteNews Staff Booker Taliaferro Washington was born on April 5, 1856, in Hale’s Ford, Virginia, into a world defined by slavery. His early life began in bondage, but freedom came when Union troops reached the area near the end of the Civil War. Like many newly freed Black families, Washington’s childhood was marked by hardship, long
Written by Francine Pratt | Co-Chair for the CPO Gun Safety & Violence Reduction Collaborative Did you know that youth (ages 13 – 18) who carry, show off or use a gun can have serious legal consequences even if no one gets hurt? Youth can be tried as an adult if caught with a gun that was involved with
By UniteNews Relationship Series Every couple begins their journey with hope, laughter, and big dreams. But over time, stresses from work, parenting, finances, or simple misunderstandings can quietly chip away at connection. Re- search consistently shows that couples who invest in prevention early—before problems escalate—enjoy stronger, hap- pier marriages than those who wait until conflict becomes crisis. Why Prevention Beats
February is a time to celebrate Black history, creativity, and community—and the library is proud to be a great gathering place. Together, these programs highlight the power of stories, shared experiences, and community pride. Enter the Library’s 27th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest Attention, kids and teens in grades K-12, our annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest starts February 1. The deadline for entries is March
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton January 21, 2026 “I wanted to do something that felt like giving back.” While discussing his latest album on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, A$AP Rocky revealed that he paid the rent for all the tenants in a building in his old Harlem neighborhood.
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman January 21, 2026 The commercial ran twice during the Jan. 19 contest. When Romeo Bingham created a catchy hook for Dr Pepper, they never expected the video to go viral beyond the internet. Now, the hit has gone from TikTok to national television as the soda brand
by Ahsan Washington January 21, 2026 Black DJs helped craft music culture. Black disc jockeys have crafted music culture through their ear for sound, crowd control, and the creation of atmosphere, long before automated playlists and streaming platforms entered the ecosystem. The pioneers, who started in Bronx recreation centers, Chicago
by Sharelle B. McNair January 21, 2026 The tech world’s support of President Donal Trump has vastly changed between his first and second terms in office. Employees working at Silicon Valley’s most lucrative tech companies are standing up for change, rallying for their bosses to put pressure on President Donald Trump to
by Jeroslyn JoVonn January 21, 2026 Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with new legislation aimed at shielding homeowners from what critics say are overly aggressive HOA practices. Several Georgia Senate bills are under consideration that seek to rein in what homeowners say are abusive or overly aggressive homeowner associations hungry