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Which College Degrees Are Least Likely to Land You a Job?

By Laura Onyeneho I’m sure we’ve all heard the classic advice from our parents or relatives at one point in our lives, “Go to college, get a degree, and you’ll land a good job.” But for many graduates today, that promise doesn’t always pan out. A r...

This Week In Black History November 20-26, 2024

TINA TURNER NOVEMBER 20 1867—Howard University is founded in Washington, D.C., as a result of a Congressional order. The school goes on to become an incubator of African Americans who play major roles in civil rights as well as Black intellectua...

Why Culturally Relevant Education Can’t Wait

Now, more than ever, public school educators across the country are going to find it necessary to become trained and prepared to create classrooms and learning experiences that center their student demographics and create safe spaces that honor who t...

‘There’s beauty in being vulnerable’: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles open up about the importance of leading by example

By Samantha Bresnahan and Coy Wire, CNN Jordan Chiles knew her friend was hurting. It was July 28, 2021, and while America was waking up to the shocking news that Simone Biles was withdrawing from the gymnastics all-around competition at the Tokyo Ol...

COLUMN: Will Republicans Save America from Donald Trump?

By James S. Bridgeforth, Ph.D. As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his cabinet with the likes of Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth, it’s clear this administration isn’t a typical parade of statesmen. Nope, it’s an army of loyalists—a l...

Eden Career Institute Grand Opening at mHUB Chicago Promises to Transform Vocational Education

Photo Courtesy of Eden Career Institute Eden Career Institute, a faith-based nonprofit focused on providing vocational education and technical skills training, is proud to announce its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 21. The ceremon...

MR. SONNY KNOWS for Nov. 20, 2024

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Sherina Maye Edwards Named Chair Of The 25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, June 14, 2025

Sherina Maye Edwards has been named Gala Chair of the “25th Annual UNCF “A Mind Is…” Gala, which will be held on June 14, 2025, at the Geraghty in Chicago. For the 25th anniversary, the “A Mind Is…” Gala will be a flashback to its original theme, a B...

Two Weeks After the Election, Here’s Where Students Are

Before the 2024 presidential election, Aissasatou Dia, a senior at Uncommon Charter High School in Brooklyn was concerned about a lot of things: irreversible climate change, spiraling college costs, police violence, and the overall economy. Vice Pre...

AURORA Marries Art & Technology in Downtown Dallas

By Vicki MeekDowntown Dallas is about to be lit, both literally and figuratively this Saturday! AURORA2024 Biennial features 26 art activations by both Texas and international artists whocreate work that involves technology. The activations can be...

Quinn Minute – Football’s most important player

by Rix Quinn What’s the most important position on a football team? I vote for the center. Some pay more attention to the quarterback or running backs, but without the center they’d just be standing around. The center starts each play. Although his p...

Bob ‘Butterbean’ Love, Chicago Bulls Legend, Passes Away at 81

Chicago Bulls great Bob Love (Photo Credits NBA.com, Public Domain). Bob “Butterbean” Love, one of the most celebrated Chicago Bulls players, died on Monday (Nov. 18) at 81 after a long fight with cancer, the team announced. “During his nine remarkab...

International Men’s Day Celebration Honors Heritage and Community Event to Feature Mayor Johnson and Distinguished Community Leaders

Real Men Charities, in partnership with Chase, Real Men Cook, The Quarry Event Center, South Side Drive Magazine, and A&S Beverages, is honored to host a celebration of International Men’s Day on& Tuesday, Nov. 19& at The Quarry Event Cen...

Republicans Who Could Derail Confirmation Of Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Photo: Getty Images Several Republican senators could derail the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks. Since the election, Trump has tapped several polarizing figures for his Cabinet including Robert F. K...

Dallas ponies up $8 million for Forest Theater’s 100-year-old pipes and other outdated infrastructure

SMU students tour the historic Forest Theater. Photo by Annette Nevins The City of Dallas took a significant step towards restoring the historic Forest Theater on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard with an $8 million grant for infrastructure update...