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- 2 weeks ago

Kansas City: Pioneering Tomorrow's Safety Innovations if Permitted

In December, Kansas City introduced REACH, its inaugural pre-arrest diversion program, revolutionizing crisis response. Already, ten lives have been redirected from incarceration to essential community resources. Yet, despite its success, the city un...

- 2 weeks ago

Adrienne Adams Signals NYC Mayoral Bid with Strategic Move

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams officially began her 2025 mayoral campaign, filing with the Campaign Finance Board. Aiming to become NYC's first female and Black woman mayor, she faces tough challenges, including a crowded Democratic fie...

- 2 weeks ago

HUD Workforce Reductions Spark Housing Crisis

Large protests are escalating in major U.S. cities, including Washington D.C., opposing Trump administration job cuts. Despite the growing unrest, neither President Trump nor Elon Musk has altered their stance on streamlining government. Black Press...

- 2 weeks ago

Book Review: 'Qualified' Captivates the Business Enthusiast

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Examine your work meticulously. In school, you often heard it: review math problems, ensure spelling accuracy, and double-check answers. These efforts typically lead to success unless, as in Shari Dunn's business book “Qualifi...

- 2 weeks ago

Predatory Loans Siphon $2.4 Billion from 20 Million Consumers

New CRL findings reveal a rise in online lending, with cash-strapped borrowers taking over 20 million predatory loans in 2022. These loans, totaling $8.6 billion, come with exorbitant triple-digit APRs, burdening consumers with high costs. The post...