Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative

Categories

Wanda Sykes Makes It Clear She Bets On Black Women When It Comes To Hiring

by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. During a speech at Variety’s Power of Women event, Sykes told the audience she believes women, especially Black women, bring distinct and

‘DOTTIE’ does the work: Inside a Black singles mixer

  On a Tuesday night in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, a stream of Black singles starts to fill the basement of the gin bar where the “Cuff and Connect” party is being hosted. It’s half past 7 p.m. and the women are prompt. The men, torn between the implications of being seen

Here’s why Diddy was transferred to New Jersey federal prison Fort Dix

Sean “Diddy” Combs checked into low-security prison Fort Dix on Thursday, Oct. 30, to complete his 4-year sentence for prostitution related charges. Diddy requested to be moved to this New Jersey facility to take advantage of the drug treatment program and to be closer to his family. Diddy has been

The Rise Of Keith Lee: From Food Reviews To Cultural Impact

by Selena Hill October 31, 2025 From humble beginnings to cultural impact, Keith Lee’s story is proof that authenticity, faith, and purpose are the real ingredients for success What began as one man filming himself while eating takeout from local eateries has evolved into a movement that’s reshaped the economic

Ghana Mandates Use Of Local ‘Mother-Tongue’ Languages in Schools

by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 Ghana’s government introduced the policy as a means of cultural empowerment after generations of English, inherited from colonial rule and white supremacy. The Ghanaian government has announced a new mandate requiring the use of “mother-tongue” local languages in all schools as part of its

Trump administration says ICE operations will be in ‘full force’ on Halloween

Chicagoans will not see a reduction in federal law enforcement presence on Halloween, despite Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker requesting that the Trump administration pause its ICE operations to allow children to trick-or-treat on the holiday without fear of interactions with federal officers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump

Wanda Sykes Makes It Clear She Bets On Black Women When It Comes To Hiring

by Kandiss Edwards October 31, 2025 Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. Comedian-producer Wanda Sykes said she intentionally hires Black women over men. During a speech at Variety’s Power of Women event, Sykes told the audience she believes women, especially Black women, bring distinct and

‘DOTTIE’ does the work: Inside a Black singles mixer

  On a Tuesday night in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, a stream of Black singles starts to fill the basement of the gin bar where the “Cuff and Connect” party is being hosted. It’s half past 7 p.m. and the women are prompt. The men, torn between the implications of being seen

Here’s why Diddy was transferred to New Jersey federal prison Fort Dix

Sean “Diddy” Combs checked into low-security prison Fort Dix on Thursday, Oct. 30, to complete his 4-year sentence for prostitution related charges. Diddy requested to be moved to this New Jersey facility to take advantage of the drug treatment program and to be closer to his family. Diddy has been

The Rise Of Keith Lee: From Food Reviews To Cultural Impact

by Selena Hill October 31, 2025 From humble beginnings to cultural impact, Keith Lee’s story is proof that authenticity, faith, and purpose are the real ingredients for success What began as one man filming himself while eating takeout from local eateries has evolved into a movement that’s reshaped the economic

Ghana Mandates Use Of Local ‘Mother-Tongue’ Languages in Schools

by Jeroslyn JoVonn October 31, 2025 Ghana’s government introduced the policy as a means of cultural empowerment after generations of English, inherited from colonial rule and white supremacy. The Ghanaian government has announced a new mandate requiring the use of “mother-tongue” local languages in all schools as part of its

Trump administration says ICE operations will be in ‘full force’ on Halloween

Chicagoans will not see a reduction in federal law enforcement presence on Halloween, despite Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker requesting that the Trump administration pause its ICE operations to allow children to trick-or-treat on the holiday without fear of interactions with federal officers. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump