The Jefferson City drama last week was the cancellation of the Missouri chief justice’s annual “state of the judiciary” speech to a joint session of the legislature, a cancellation in response to a ...

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Just in time for Black History Month, longtime Walmart executive Latriece Watkins became president and CEO of Sam’s Club on Feb. 1, the company announced. Watkins, a 28-year company veteran, most ...

Singer and actor Ray J has shared a new health update after recently claiming he has only months to live. “2027 is definitely a wrap for me,” the R&B singer said during a January 2026 Instagram Live, ...

Data released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a troubling trend: a sharp rise in the number of pregnant women diagnosed with syphilis, a sexually transmitted ...

Operation Food Search has named Kevin Windham its new government relations manager. Windham previously served as a Missouri state representative for the 74th District and brings experience in ...

Chair of the North County Community Advisory Group Chantel Jones observes and documents the demolition of homes linked to ...

Black-owned businesses across Minnesota participated in a general strike to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with owners saying closing their doors was an act of economic ...

Chair of the North County Community Advisory Group Chantel Jones observes and documents the demolition of homes linked to radioactive contamination as crews continue work during a managed buyout in ...

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Black joy takes center stage in “The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body,” a work by playwright Lisa B. Thompson— a scholar‑artist known for satirical comedies and piercing dramas that challenge ...

When President Donald Trump took office for a second time last year, experts warned that Black Americans could face ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, pointing to Project 2025 proposals calling for deep government ...