Category : News

How His Protection Fueled My Deepening Love

Met in June 1965 at Emmanuel Temple Holiness Church in Birmingham, Jimmie was captivated by 10-year-old Deborah's beauty and demeanor. “I knew then she was the one,” he remarked. Although 11-year-old Jimmie displayed a lively spirit, Deborah, still a...

Faculty Excellence and Student Greatness: Potential Inside and Outside the Classroom

UAB President Ray L. Watts has announced that the university is poised to receive its most substantial freshman cohort ever this autumn. As the fall semester approaches, anticipation is building around this remarkable milestone. The anticipated influ...

Cracker Barrel DEI: The Clown Show Put On Blast

Cracker Barrel transcends being merely a restaurant chain; it's an emblem of Americana, rooted in nostalgia. Families are drawn not by modern aesthetics but by the charm of rocking chairs, cozy fireplaces, and an inviting atmosphere reminiscent of si...

Iran's Currency Problems: How Trump's Policies Are Putting A Beating On Them

Forget conventional TED-talk narratives. Consider a figure who didn’t broker tranquility—he financed devastation, transformed funding into weaponry, and markedly weakened Iran’s terrorist networks financially. Intriguingly, in a mere fraction of his...

Congressman Bobby Scott Launches 2025 Campaign Season with Powerful Democratic Event

Congressman Bobby Scott welcomed attendees to his cherished Labor Day Cookout in Newport News, symbolizing the unofficial onset of Virginia’s 2025 electoral campaign. This vibrant gathering attracted Democrats uniting to galvanize supporters and enco...

Financial Opportunities: How Shopping Data Can Replace Credit Histories for Assessing Creditworthiness

If you were hesitant to loan a significant sum to someone unfamiliar, banks exhibit similar caution. Consequently, individuals lacking a credit history often confront challenges when seeking loans. Financial institutions and credit agencies assess pa...

Governor Pritzker Talks About Trump’s Authoritarian Threats Facing Chicago: What Lies Ahead?

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has firmly criticized Donald Trump's proposal to deploy ICE agents and National Guard troops in Illinois, with a particular focus on Chicago, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.During his...

Taking Advantage Of Today's Mortgage Rates To Increase Black Homeownership

The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to approximately 6.5 percent, marking the lowest seen in several months. While this figure might seem like just another statistic, a deeper analysis reveals its significance, particular...

Katrina Two Decades Later: The Storm That Nearly Destroyed New Orleans Forever

Two decades have passed since Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc in New Orleans, prompting the city to contemplate themes of sorrow, endurance, and tenacity. As it navigates the aftermath, New Orleans grapples with the profound lessons illuminated by go...

Student Loan Delinquency Decrease Lowers Borrower Credit Scores By 100 Points Or More For 2.2 Million People

As student loan servicers resumed reporting to credit bureaus in early 2023, over 2.2 million borrowers experienced credit score declines of 100 points or more. The cessation of pandemic relief measures threatens affordable credit options for federal...

R&B Star Montell Jordan Says That His Prostate Cancer Has Returned

Montell Jordan, renowned for his iconic 1995 track “This Is How We Do It,” has disclosed the recurrence of his prostate cancer. Initially diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer in early 2024, Jordan's elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels p...

The Creative Genius of NJG's Walt Carr at the Urban Film Festival

The 10th Annual Urban Film Festival held in Miami showcased a compelling documentary focused on NJG cartoonist Walt Carr. This film accentuated Carr's extensive career spanning several decades, illuminating his significant contributions to Black jour...

Why Black Student Borrowers Face Greater Issues in Loan Repayment

Over 2.2 million delinquent student loan borrowers have witnessed a staggering drop in their credit scores, by 100 points or more, following the resumption of reporting by loan servicers to credit bureaus earlier this year.The cessation of pandemic...

Is Society Deliberately Going After Black Women Today?

I hesitated to pen this piece, concerned that it might be misinterpreted as self-referential. My own adversities are minor compared to the relentless challenges faced by Black women in positions of influence. Currently, my involvement is voluntary,...

The True Lessons Behind Child Watch Coda That Can Truly Help You

The inaugural logo of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) originated from a drawing that caught my eye in a gallery window during a stroll through Cambridge, Massachusetts, the birthplace of CDF. Created by five-year-old Maria Coté, the artwork depicts...