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- 1 week ago

Shelby County's Edmund Ford Jr. Faces Federal Charges

Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. is facing a federal bribery charge and six tax evasion counts, per court documents. Ford surrendered to federal officials on Feb. 28. His lawyer, Michael Scholl, maintains Ford's innocence regarding these ac...

- 1 week ago

Armonie Banks: Devotion to Empathetic Healing

Banks discovered her passion for caregiving early, leading her to nursing school. “I worked as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at The Point/Arc during my two years in nursing school,” she explained. DSPs offer vital support to individuals with di...

- 1 week ago

Anthem Blue Cross Celebrates Pioneering Black NBA Referees

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield celebrates Black NBA referees during Black History Month, fostering future basketball officiating careers through IAABO support. Their innovative program offers comprehensive training and mentorship, reflecting Anthe...

- 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...