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How to Watch Tonight’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight

Mike Tyson hits Jake Paul during the formal weigh-in for Friday’s fight (Photo Credit: AP via freemalaysiatoday.com under CC BY 4.0). Everybody is talking about it; somehow, it’s shaping up to be the circus we can’t look away from. Mike T...

Do Mores And Values Matter Anymore In The United States Of America?

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Do what you want to do are lyrics from a song many years ago. It kind of speaks to having a loose code of standards and behaviors. This looseness of mind, body and soul has creeped into our America in my view. Thankfully, man...

The Power of Gen Z: A Wake-Up Call from the 2024 Election—and Beyond

As the 2024 election reveals a conservative shift among young voters, Democrats face a pivotal challenge: adapt to Gen Z’s priorities or risk losing the future. From climate change to diversity, this generation demands bold action—and attention...

Chicago City Council Rejects $300M Property Tax Hike in Unanimous Vote

The City Council voted 50-0 against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $300 million property tax hike. Johnson had argued that the tax increase was essential to closing a $1 billion gap in the city budget, aiming to prevent layoffs and cuts to city ser...

Black Infant Mortality Rate More Than Double That Of White Infants: Report

Photo: Getty Images Though infant mortality rates remained the same from 2022 to 2023, racial and ethnic disparities still persisted, ABC News reports. On Thursday (November 14), a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention&#...

Walner Law and Salvation Army Partner for Englewood Turkey Giveaway

The Salvation Army and Walner Law are teaming up this weekend to bring holiday spirit to Englewood with their annual Turkey Giveaway. On Saturday, November 16, the event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army’s Adele and Robert S...

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble… On Trump and Education

As the dust settles on the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, one of the most disappointing aspects of Donald Trump’s victory is the potential impact of his educational policies according to campaign promises heard for the months leading up t...

A Century of Service: Dr. Annie Lawrence Brown’s Remarkable Legacy

Family, friends, and global admirers gathered to honor Dr. Annie Lawrence Brown’s 100 years of life, highlighting her profound impact as a nurse, educator, philanthropist, and beloved member of Sigma Gamma Rho, Inc. (Photo Provided by Family).&...

Celebrating a Century of Service: Dr. Annie Lawrence Brown’s Remarkable Legacy

1-800-TruckWreck Brings Holiday Cheer to Chicago with Three Days of Giveaways

1-800-TruckWreck is kicking off the holiday season in Chicago with three days of giveaways and community events. Starting today through Nov. 16, the law firm will host a Turkey Giveaway, Grocery Giveaway, and Coat Giveaway at various locations across...

Stress-Free Thanksgiving Tips for Time-Crunched Hosts

(StatePoint) While gathering for Thanksgiving is intended to be a joyous occasion, everyone who has hosted the feast knows it can also come with a lot of stress, and expenses. The good news is that whether you’re a Gen Z-er hosting your first Friends...

Daughter Accused Of Murdering Mom, Dismembering Body with Chainsaw

Photo: Getty Images A Maryland woman allegedly murdered her mother, dismembered her remains, and attempted to set the body on fire in the back of their house, per PEOPLE. 46-year-old Candace Craig is on trial for the murder of her mother, 71-year-o...

This Week In Black History November 13-19, 2024

Three African-American women in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance in 1925 NOVEMBER 13 1839—The Liberty Party—the nation’s first anti-slavery political party—is formed in Warsaw, N.Y. Among the founders were legendary abolitionists Samuel Ringgo...

Women on the Move

Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor The Greater New Orleans Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women was chartered in 1988 based on the founding principles of its parent organization. Its members work to address common issues withi...

Highlights From Men Buckjumpers 40th Anniversary Queen’s Ball

#foogallery-gallery-13799 .fg-image { width: 700px; } Prev 1of9 Next Photos Courtesy of Men’s Buckjumpers The Men’s Buckjumpers recently held their 40th Annual Queen’s...