Doing good, but doing it greater...

Yesterday's price isn't today's price. While we realize this is true, a point can be made about the drastic changes since the change in the administration and majority in Congress which takes effect in January 2025. The cuts to essential services that are forecast prior to last summer's bill getting passed (click HERE for our coverage) are gradually taking effect and clearly will be felt even more drastically in the coming months. When people consider from September 2025 to

When you hear the words beauty, beach, or the Bahamas, it likely brings up images of warm, rest, and relaxation. And while that is definitely a part of it, there's something more to it than just another excursion or vacation. Imagine if something along these lines provides the opportunity to give back, which only adds to the fun and festivity behind such an event? This is exactly what Beauty & the Beach is all about, as it's part of the bigger work done by aParent Miracles F

The worst of the worst. While this is the statement is made by the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue (Washington, DC) and those in leadership associated with said occupant regarding the matter of immigration, it is well-documented the worst of the worst aren't those being detained: As of July 11, 2026, 7 of 10 detainees do not have a criminal conviction. Most who have a conviction of some sort are for issues related to traffic violations and other minor offenses (

A number of people have likely heard the phrase "health is wealth". Be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, when one's health is in order, so can so many other aspects of our day-to-day existence. However, there are some serious health hurdles which impact our existence, and among them is Sickle Cell (which does not always get the attention or resources allocated relative to other health challenges). However, one such entity who uses their platform to build awareness and s

When substance is your style, it remains relevant. An example of this is the work of Missouri, the creative leader behind Styletainment, along with the groundbreaking work they are doing in fashion, the creative and performing arts, the celebration of women who are breast cancer survivors, and with the efforts behind A Place Called Love, a means of enhanced advocacy for women who are living with and through breast cancer while battling homelessness. During our recent conversa

Health is wealth. This catchphrase is gaining traction as there's a growing awareness for the importance of one's health. And while there's an awareness regarding one's physical health, there's a growing understanding of the importance and relevance of one's mental health, especially when it comes to men. While mental health is important all year-round, the month of June takes on added importance as it's Men's Mental Health Month. Of a number of events taking place througho

The weekend of June 20-21, 2026 is meaningful given it's part of the celebration of the Junteenth holiday along with leading into the official (per the actual calendar) start of summer. For Life After the Rain via Shenita Connally and those supported by the organization's efforts, the weekend means something else (in a good way). It's a weekend to not only build on the programming and access to resources provides for those who are widows, widowers, and their supporters, but

Being driven by the Spirit (and an occasional "sprinkling" of some spirit for the 21 and older audience) and having a coming together of culture-centered and driven conversations. On top of that, provide enough of a mix of a little game-play while being all about intentional and transformative. Who exactly does that? Look no further than the creative media undertaking of Misty Reign (The Spiritual Attorney) and Christian Nicole (The Intuitive Development Coach). Already res

Typically during the summer months, a number of Divine 9 organizations (the collective of historically and predominantly Black fraternities and sororities) use the summer for a time to pause and refresh to gear up for their programming during the fall and related times of the year. While duly noted, the "Iconic" Iota Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is among those taking a different approach with a balance of social and community engagement during this ke

Is your life in order? When it comes to preparing for the inevitable, getting one's affairs in order is a conversation that has to take place. Despite the challenges that come with such conversations, not having them can wreak havoc and in a proverbial manner, add kerosene to a fire. Given her life experience in transitioning, Shenita Connally's book Is Your House In Order is a deep yet accessible dive into the need to plan ahead as fully as possible. Inspired by the needs