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For some families, Harvard University just got a little bit cheaper. The Ivy League institute located in Cambridge, Massachusetts—which costs about $83,000 annually in 2024—recently announced tuition will be free for families whose income is below $200,000 per year. If you’re a family whose household income is less than $100,00,
U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. Retail sales rose just 0.2% in February, a small rebound after a sharp drop of 1.2% in January, the
Model and actress Yaya DaCosta doesn’t harbor any ill feelings towards Tyra Banks for her experience on the hit competition show “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM). Recently, DaCosta and the ANTM creator crossed paths at Essence’s “Black Women in Hollywood” ceremony –– and it was not as awkward as one
Candiace Dillard Bassett confirmed she’s been in Karen Huger’s corner leading up to her sentencing. After Huger revealed during a special video update for “The Real Housewives of Potomac” season 9 reunion that Dillard Bassett had been among her ardent supporters, the 38-year-old “RHOP” alum told People magazine that the
Louisiana State University’s star, guard Flau’Jae Johnson, took a step back from March Madness to help families reach financial freedom. Ahead of the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament that is set to kick off on Thursday, Johnson joined Experian as a company spokesperson, working to relieve $5 million of consumer
On Saturday, well over 700 people descended upon the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Kenner, La., to pay their respects at the funeral of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old college junior who died in late February. Wilson, a Southern University and A&M College mechanical engineering student and trumpet player in the school’s
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence—men, women, entry-level employees and big-time founders and CEOs. Even after the awareness raised by the #MeToo movement, many survivors still fear the repercussions of speaking out against their abusers. But that’s the very thing that can help break the cycle, says Michelle
The U.S. Department of Defense removed a webpage dedicated to a decorated Black veteran who served in the Vietnam War, characterizing his Medal of Honor as a “DEI” medal, only to later reinstate the page after online fury. The page in question spotlighted Army Maj. General Charles Calvin Rogers, who
Life isn’t a cakewalk; the path to success is often paved with challenges, setbacks and moments of doubt. However, under these conditions, the power of determination can push you through all the chaos of life to pursue your passion (and get things done). No matter what the hurdles are on
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some already in place, others set to take effect in a few weeks — are already driving
For some families, Harvard University just got a little bit cheaper. The Ivy League institute located in Cambridge, Massachusetts—which costs about $83,000 annually in 2024—recently announced tuition will be free for families whose income is below $200,000 per year. If you’re a family whose household income is less than $100,00,
U.S. shoppers stepped up their spending just a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the economy mount. Retail sales rose just 0.2% in February, a small rebound after a sharp drop of 1.2% in January, the
Model and actress Yaya DaCosta doesn’t harbor any ill feelings towards Tyra Banks for her experience on the hit competition show “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM). Recently, DaCosta and the ANTM creator crossed paths at Essence’s “Black Women in Hollywood” ceremony –– and it was not as awkward as one
Candiace Dillard Bassett confirmed she’s been in Karen Huger’s corner leading up to her sentencing. After Huger revealed during a special video update for “The Real Housewives of Potomac” season 9 reunion that Dillard Bassett had been among her ardent supporters, the 38-year-old “RHOP” alum told People magazine that the
Louisiana State University’s star, guard Flau’Jae Johnson, took a step back from March Madness to help families reach financial freedom. Ahead of the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament that is set to kick off on Thursday, Johnson joined Experian as a company spokesperson, working to relieve $5 million of consumer
On Saturday, well over 700 people descended upon the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Kenner, La., to pay their respects at the funeral of Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old college junior who died in late February. Wilson, a Southern University and A&M College mechanical engineering student and trumpet player in the school’s
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence—men, women, entry-level employees and big-time founders and CEOs. Even after the awareness raised by the #MeToo movement, many survivors still fear the repercussions of speaking out against their abusers. But that’s the very thing that can help break the cycle, says Michelle
The U.S. Department of Defense removed a webpage dedicated to a decorated Black veteran who served in the Vietnam War, characterizing his Medal of Honor as a “DEI” medal, only to later reinstate the page after online fury. The page in question spotlighted Army Maj. General Charles Calvin Rogers, who
Life isn’t a cakewalk; the path to success is often paved with challenges, setbacks and moments of doubt. However, under these conditions, the power of determination can push you through all the chaos of life to pursue your passion (and get things done). No matter what the hurdles are on
Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some already in place, others set to take effect in a few weeks — are already driving