Category : Lifestyle

California small businesses thrive in these counties

In 2021, the IRS received a whopping 5.4 million business applications—an all-time high since the U.S. government began tracking this data in 2004. The year with the second-highest number of new business applications? 2020. Today, small businesses em...

Counties receiving the most SBA loans in California

The Small Business Administration backed loans worth $27.5 billion through its primary lending program in 2023—rising well above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels as government officials aim to stabilize the economy.Many small businesses get the...

When Compliance Isn’t Enough: The Reality of Police Violence Against Black Men

Screenshot of police body cam footage of NFL star Tyreek Hill’s Sept. 8 arrest (Credit: Miami Dade Police Department).& & The barrel of that New York City Police officer’s revolver probably wasn’t cold.& But it felt ic...

5 Morning Routine Habits for a Super Successful Day

Great days are simply great mornings. It's true! It's no revelation that having successful mornings sets the tone for a super successful day ahead. Successful mornings must be consciously – and at times painfully – cultivated. The good news is that...

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decline: A Betrayal of Justice and Civil Rights

Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (Public Domain). In an era marked by unprecedented political polarization, the United States grapples with a severe crisis of confidence in its institutions. As Congress flo...

Can For-Profit Education Be Excellent? It Can and It Is.

Despite ongoing criticisms and misconceptions, for-profit institutions are providing vital services, particularly in underserved communities. From healthcare to technology, these schools are helping solve critical societal challenges like the nursing...

NYC votes for reparations task force: Letters to the Editor

The Issue: New York City lawmakers voting on a bill to study potential compensation for slavery reparations. It’s a shame that the people voted in to protect and serve New York are destroying it with their ridiculous bills (“Reparations bid wins,” S...

NYC Lawmakers Approve Bill To Study Reparations, Now Headed To Mayor’s Desk For Approval

by Daniel Johnson September 15, 2024 Mayor Eric Adams has signaled his support for the bill. New York City legislation that would allow for the study of the city’s ro...

Harris mocks Trump’s ‘concept’ of a health care plan at Black caucus dinner: Live

Trump doubles down on smears against Haitians as he tries to give himself new nickname Your support helps us to tell the story Find out moreClose My recent work focusing on Latino voters in Arizona has shown me how crucial independent jou...

New York City Takes Bold Steps Toward Reparations

New York City is taking decisive steps to reckon with its historical ties to slavery and the lasting impacts of systemic racism. On Thursday, the New York City Council passed multiple bills focused on studying the legacy of slavery and exploring po...

7 Key Takeaways From High-Stakes Debate Between Trump, Harris

It was in 2019 when Vice President Kamala Harris told her Democratic primary challengers at the time that her party needed a candidate “who has the ability to go toe-to-toe with Donald Trump” during a debate when she first ran for president. Harris...

10 Ways Black Women Can Sleep Better with Hot Flashes

When going through the trying years of transitioning into menopause, life doesn’t stop piling on changes in our lives as women. You could be taking care of aging parents, supporting your kids as they shift into adulthood, accepting more responsibili...

Evanston has paid out just over $5 million in reparations so far

Evanston’s Reparations Committee announced last week that the city has spent $5.03 million on reparations for 203 individuals affected by unfair housing practices, including zoning laws, in Evanston from 1919 to 1969. The committee met in September...

Here’s What We Know About Justin Robinson’s Fatal Police Shooting

Photo: GoFundMe Activists are calling for justice in the death of Justin Robinson, a 26-year-old violence interrupter who was killed by D.C police, CNN reports. Robinson, 26, was fatally shot on Sept. 1 after police responded to reports of a car cr...

Unveiling the Extraordinary: “BEYOND THE DOOR” Stage Play Promises a Theatrical Revolution

The Beverly Arts Center proudly presents& BEYOND THE DOOR, a transformative stage play directed by the nine-time Jeff Award recipient E Faye Butler. The show, which will debut Sept. 13-15, 2024, is a story that reflects the raw and personal story...