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Kendrick Lamar tops Apple Music’s 2024 song chart and women make history

NEW YORK (AP) — “Not Like Us,” but people sure like him: Kendrick Lamar’s smash topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2024 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. “Not Like Us” is Lamar’s first-ever No. 1 on the year-end global songs

I do not want a dog. I am getting a dog

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. At my core, I’m an animal lover. I even like cats, which I’ve come to find out gets really close to being a controversial statement. Over the course of

Leisurette’s: A Legacy of Friendship and Community

Springfield, MO – The Leisurette’s, a vibrant social club with a rich history, continues to thrive in Springfield, Missouri. Founded on April 9, 1988, the club emerged from the legacy of the Leisure Hour Club, established in 1951. Inspired by the enduring spirit of friendship fostered by the Leisure Hour

Silver Springs Park Receives Major Upgrades

Springfield, MO – A historic step towards enhancing a beloved community space was taken on Monday, October 28th as local officials and community leaders gathered to break ground on the renovation of the pavilion and other improvements at Silver Springs Park. Silver Springs Park, a cherished landmark since its establishment

Setting yourself up for success in 2025

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Your network may not encompass people who understand the sacrifice and drive it takes to branch out on your own to build a business. Joining a community like efactory surrounds you with like-minded individuals. In addition to the sharing of ideas, you get access to resource

Be SMART and Save Lives

We all know that children are curious. They like to explore big and small spaces. Typically, they aren’t concerned with being safe or cautious and telling them “don’t do that” just makes them want to try it more. Unfortunately, that means unexpected and unsafe moments can happen. One such issue

A Legacy Rekindled: Silver Springs Park’s Community Engagement Tour Final

Springfield, MO – Christine Peoples, is the Education Coordinator for Timmons Hall, Springfield/Greene County Park Board. She is spearheading a unique initiative to reconnect the local African American community with its rich history. The Silver Springs Programs and Projects Campaign Tour aims to inspire and empower community members by highlighting

Eddie Murphy’s son Eric and Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin are engaged

Actors, comedians and longtime friends Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence are going to be family! On November 27, Murphy’s eldest son, Eric, proposed to his girlfriend of three years, Jasmin, who also happens to be Lawrence’s eldest daughter. Sharing a glimpse of the moment, the couple posted an engagement video

Revisit Values To Help You Manage Financial Stress

As we gather this holiday season, let’s take a moment to reflect on what truly matters in these uncertain times. To effectively manage stress in today’s economy, consider a few of the following values: Focus on appreciating what you have rather than what you lack. Practicing gratitude can shift your