Written by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is springing into action following the more than month-long halt on SNAP benefits during the government shutdown and impending changes to the government-run program. On Nov. 15, Johnson signed an executive order redirecting city funds to food banks and organizations fighting food insecurity to boost funding for food assistance programs, Block … Continue reading “Chicago Mayor Redirects City Funds To Food Banks And Community Orgs Amid SNAP Cuts”
Ne-Yo is taking his music skills to musicals as he makes his Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen. The award-winning singer-songwriter will take the stage at Shubert Theatre starting Dec. 4. The R&B crooner will join the talented cast in the Tony Award-winning for Best Musical, which features the lyrics from fellow music legend, Alicia Keys. … Continue reading “Ne-Yo To Make Broadway Debut In Alicia Key’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ The Musical”
A Tennessee judge has sided with local officials in opposing Gov. Bill Lee’s attempt to deploy the National Guard in Memphis, temporarily blocking the effort. On Nov. 17, Davidson County Chancellor, Patricia Head Moskal, issued a 35-page court order stating that the Tennessee governor’s authority to deploy the National Guard is “not unfettered,” USA Today reported. The … Continue reading “Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocks Deployment Of National Guard In Memphis”
Written By Hazel Trice Edney In the fall of 1968, 57 years ago, cities across the nation were still smoldering from the fiery riots that followed the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some cities never fully recovered. Despite his life’s work for peace, civil rights, racial equity, and justice for all, it was … Continue reading “Father And Son Bankers Aim To Fulfill The Economic Dream Of Dr. King”
Nissan is deepening its commitment to inclusion and innovation, not just through the cars it builds, but through the communities it serves. With a continued focus on equitable mobility and economic empowerment, the company is redefining what it means to be a purpose-driven automaker in today’s multicultural America. Building a Future Powered by RepresentationAt the … Continue reading “Nissan Accelerates Equity, Innovation, And Community Investment To Drive The Future Of Multicultural Mobility”
The childhood home of Nina Simone has been restored into a historic landmark of the activist and singer’s legacy. The home, located in Tryon, North Carolina, became newly reimagined through the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The development revitalized the 650-square-foot, three-room clapboard house where … Continue reading “Childhood Home Of Nina Simone In N.C. Restored Into Inspired Archive Of Singer’s Life”
Two white men from North Texas have been indicted for plotting to invade a Haitian island, intending to kill its men and enslave its women and children. Gavin Rivers Weisenburg, 21, of Allen, and Tanner Christopher Thomas, 20, of Argyle, were recently indicted by a grand jury on charges of conspiracy to murder, maim, or … Continue reading “That’s Wild! White Men Indicted For Plot To Invade Haitian Island And Enslave Women And Children”
Choosing your scent is like picking the right playlist—it sets the tone, boosts your vibe, and makes sure that you’re remembered for the right reasons. But before you head to class or link up with the crew, there’s one key move to get right: knowing the difference between cologne, deodorant, and body spray. AXE breaks … Continue reading “Holiday Scent Code: Cologne, Deodorant, And Body Spray Explained”
The Ms. Universe Pageant concluded with an unexpected twist: fourth runner-up Olivia Yace renounced her affiliation with the organization shortly after placing. As the Côte d’Ivoire representative, Yacé posted a message to Instagram explaining her decision. The Miss Universe Africa and Oceania runner-up revealed her decision only three days after the pageant concluded on Nov. 21. … Continue reading “Ms. Universe Contestant Olivia Yacé Renounces Title, Stating ‘I Must Remain True To My Values’”
As the dust continues to settle from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the airline industry is highlighting the toll it took on an already weakened air traffic controller workforce. Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told CNN that many controllers quit after going 44 days without pay, a challenge … Continue reading “The Government Shutdown Has Deepened The Air Traffic Controller Shortage”