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How do trees die?

Eventually weather, pests and disease will take their toll, but the story doesn’t end there. Emanuel David / 500px via Getty Images Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send...

IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Willie B. Dean made history as YMCA leader

Dr. Willie B. Dean, a trailblazing leader, devoted Christian and husband of former MSCS Superintendent Carolyn Johnson-Dean, died August 22, 2024, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service and faith. Born on March 15, 1951, in Potts Camp, Mississ...

Canton Spirituals headline WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic this weekend

As summer winds down, WLOK FM 105/AM 1340 is gearing up for two of its most anticipated community events: the 49th annual Stone Soul Picnic and the 8th annual Black Film Festival. Both events, deeply rooted in the Memphis community, highlight the ri...

Longtime Friends speak to Harris’ vision and values

Contributed byHarris for PresidentVice President Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States. Ahead of her speech, some of the people who know Vice President Harris best took to the airwave...

3 Toronto Beauty Trends You’re Missing Out On

After spending some time in Toronto, I’ve gotten a good feel for the beauty scene here. It’s vibrant, ever evolving, and packed with innovation. Here are three of the hottest beauty trends in Toronto that you should know about:Customized Skincare Tre...

1940s Day: A nostalgic celebration of music, fashion, and culture

1940s Day is an immersive celebration of the pivotal decade, including the music, fashion, vehicles and people who shaped it.Saturday, August 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Location: Union Terminal Entry: Free for Members or included with Museum AdmissionT...

US Open Celebrates The Culture, History And Pride Of Historically Black Colleges And Universities

By USTA Photos: USTA FLUSHING, N.Y., August 28, 2024 — HBCU Live returned for its 4th year at the 2024 US Open, celebrating the culture, history and pride of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). These events were part of...

Loveland Shorts Film Fest debuted Aug. 2-3

By Marvel Gentry HarmonThe inaugural Loveland Shorts Film Fest, a celebration of passionate and creative filmmaking, debuted in Loveland on Aug. 2 and 3 at the historic Loveland Stage Company Theater, 111 S 2nd St, Loveland, OH, and was a huge succes...

Memphis Mayors unite to promote Healthier901 with Methodist LeBonheur

In a remarkable show of unity, current Memphis Mayor Paul Young has teamed up with former Memphis mayors Jim Strickland, A C Wharton, and Willie Herenton in an unprecedented call for Memphians to shed 1 million pounds. It’s part of Method...

United Way helps save family from homelessness

Contributed by United Way of Greater CincinnatiKaren Bell had to do something. Her sister and her five children were in danger of becoming homeless. Despite being in a precarious financial situation herself, Bell helped pay their rent.“Our family has...

Hopefest was a day of inspiration for Greater Cincinnati

ContributedHopefest was a day of Inspiration for Greater Cincinnati. The program held annually at Fountain Square works to unify all people in the regional area by providing resources, empowerment, and messages of encouragement. This was the 4th annu...

NDG Book Review: ‘A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit’ is inspiring

By Terri Schlichenmeyer Ten feet tall. Larger than life. Surely, that describes the person in history you most admire. He was a giant among men. Her actions were bigger than anyone could imagine in her time and place. You think about that a lot, and...

African Methodist Episcopal Church and plaintiffs reach settlement agreement in retirement plan class-action lawsuit, unite to pursue claims against Newport and Symetra

(PR Newswire) COLUMBUS, Ohio — The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and Plaintiffs (who represent a putative class of Plan Participants) have reached a contingent settlement agreement in the class action lawsuit concerning the misapprop...

At&T Performing Arts Center unveils new gospel music initiative

Through a partnership with consultant and producer Glyne A. Griffith II, DBA, the Center brings new, dynamic artists to the Dallas Arts District music scene The AT&T Performing Arts Center today announced a new Gospel Music Initiative to celebrat...

Film Review: ‘The Deliverance’ just doesn’t quite deliver

By Dwight Brown NNPA Film Critic (**) “Whatever it says, don’t listen to it. It will play on your heart. It will play on your mind.” Nice dialogue for an Exorcist kind of movie. But not enough to hold this horror/thriller together for its entirety. T...