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Let Us Make Man awarded scholarships to 50 students and honored five advocates during its 2025 Gala, celebrating Black leadership, education, and community empowerment
Let Us Make Man awarded scholarships to 50 students and honored five advocates during its 2025 Gala, celebrating Black leadership, education, and community empowerment
By Will Doran WRAL state government reporter | April 30, 2025 Republicans have been trying for years to take control of elections decisions away from the governor’s office under Democrats Roy Cooper and Josh Stein. Those efforts have all been ruled unconstitutional, until now. Control over elections administration in North Carolina could flip from Democratic … Continue reading “Court of Appeals clears path for Republicans to take over NC Board of Elections. Stein to appeal”
By Cora Lewis | Associated Press | April 28, 2025 A Texas judge earlier this month threw out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees at $8. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau finalized the rule last year as part of the Biden administration’s efforts to do away with what it called junk fees. It was paused by … Continue reading “How to Avoid Credit Card Late Fees After a Court Threw Out a Proposed Cap”
Protect the planet with 15 simple tips—from reducing plastic and food waste to conserving energy and water—that make eco-friendly living easy and impactful every day.
Protect the planet with 15 simple tips—from reducing plastic and food waste to conserving energy and water—that make eco-friendly living easy and impactful every day.
Despite his talent, Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round of the NFL Draft—because leadership, humility, and team chemistry matter more than hype.
Despite his talent, Shedeur Sanders fell to the fifth round of the NFL Draft—because leadership, humility, and team chemistry matter more than hype.
The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival blended hot music, rich traditions, and global flavors across a sunlit, unforgettable first weekend.
The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival blended hot music, rich traditions, and global flavors across a sunlit, unforgettable first weekend.
Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader and activist, built a legacy of justice, peace, and equality, championing causes worldwide while preserving Dr. King’s dream.
Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader and activist, built a legacy of justice, peace, and equality, championing causes worldwide while preserving Dr. King’s dream.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is gaining national attention as a unifying Democratic leader and potential presidential contender praised for his service, charisma, and crisis leadership.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is gaining national attention as a unifying Democratic leader and potential presidential contender praised for his service, charisma, and crisis leadership.
By Milton Kirby | Truth Seekers Journal | April 21, 2025 The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo National Finals—a cultural and competitive cornerstone celebrating African American cowboy legacy—has been nominated for Best Rodeoin USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The prestigious national contest invites the public to vote once per day over the next four weeks. … Continue reading “Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo National Finals Nominated for USA TODAY’s Best Rodeo Award”
Rev. Al Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell to address the company’s DEI rollback, amid ongoing boycott efforts and activist concerns over corporate accountability.
Rev. Al Sharpton met with Target CEO Brian Cornell to address the company’s DEI rollback, amid ongoing boycott efforts and activist concerns over corporate accountability.
