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Ricky Dillard set to perform at Midwest Black Family Reunion

Contributed A renowned gospel music artist and choir director, Dillard is known for his dynamic and powerful performances, as well as his ability to inspire and uplift audiences through his music. He has led his acclaimed choir, New G, to critica...

Mo On The Go: Discover the Fabulous ROOST Detroit Inside of Book Tower

Where in the world is Morgan? I spent an amazing week in the City of Detroit. My family has strong ties in Detroit, as my dad’s grandfather moved the family there — while my dad stayed back in Cincinnati to finish high school. I’ve never really had...

Mayor Young orders forensic audit of MATA’s $60M budget shortfall

One of the big four global accounting firms has been hired to conduct a forensic audit of the Memphis Area Transit Authority. City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young announced the decision to enlist PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to peer into the hard set tra...

Keke’s Publishing LLC: Empowering children through literature

Contributed by All-In Cincinnati We are thrilled to highlight KeKe’s Publishing LLC, a beacon of inspiration in our community.& Founded in 2020 by a passionate Black woman entrepreneur, this remarkable company has been dedicated to enr...

Innovative beatboxer Doug E. Fresh performs at Black Family Reunion

Contributed Known as the “Original Human Beatbox,” Doug E. Fresh is renowned for his innovative and influential contributions to the development of hip-hop music and culture. His high-energy performances and unique vocal stylings have made him a...

Prayer: Loss and grief

Since 2020, we’ve been in a perpetual season of Grief. We have collectively lost mothers, fathers, husbands, sisters, brothers, cousins, close friends, church members, and colleagues. Their names are etched in our hearts, and we hold onto cher...

Cincinnati Open delivers world-class tennis extravaganza

While the stars of the WTA and ATP Tours take the court to compete for the prestigious Cincinnati Open title, tournament attendees will enjoy their own world-class experience as the Lindner Family Tennis Center comes to life Aug. 10-19 with a wide v...

Brooklyn Court Orders Stay On Eviction Of Home Of Renown Holistic Healer Queen Afua Recognizing Potential Fraud In Deed Theft Case

Photos: The Indypendent\YouTube Screenshots Brooklyn, NY– In a significant legal victory for the Robinson-Torain family, the Kings County Surrogate Court, under the jurisdiction of Hon. Bernard Graham, ordered a stay this week on the eviction of the...

Roland Martin to give keynote at Black Family Reunion’s BFR Speaks

Contributed Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland Martin is a journalist who has always maintained a clear sense of his calling in t...

Shelby County Commission pumps brakes on resolution to fund STEM center at Whitehaven High

Shelby County Commissioners pumped the brakes on a resolution to fund the remainder of a proposed $10 million STEM building for Whitehaven High School during the Tuesday, August 6 Budget Committee meeting. The resolution was moved without a recommend...

La Prometteuse: A romantic wine blend

The Cuvée La Prometteuse is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, and Clairette. This off dry white wine from the Cote du Rhone region is expressive, rich, full-bodied, and with medium acidity. The nose explodes with fresh flowers of a...

Expert advice: Easing kids’ back-to-school transition

By Shannon Pickett, Purdue University Having backpacks ready to go the night before can help students get their school day off to a good start. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision via Getty Images The shift from summer vacation to going back to school...