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This year’s largest lottery prize and Powerball’s 5th largest ever estimated $1.1 billion with the Labor Day drawing is tonight (09/01). The lucky winner is facing astronomical 1 in 292.2 million odds. A ticket holder matching all five white balls and a red Powerball for the jackpot can choose between a payout over 30 annualized […]
Mya is getting candid about her life choices and making it clear she’s never aspired to marriage or motherhood. During an interview with Melyssa Ford on the “Hot and Bothered” podcast, the singer shared, “It’s not even my focus and it never has been.” Reflecting on her childhood and parents’ divorce, she added, “The white […]
In a pivotal 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to cut $783 million in DEI-related research grants, overturning a previous block. The ruling affects numerous existing NIH grants and has sparked backlash from public health groups and Democratic attorneys general. While future DEI cuts are temporarily restricted, the decision signals a […]
The Sankofa Festival, running August 17–24, 2025, at Rochester’s Multi-Use Community Cultural Center, continues its 15-year tradition of celebrating Black playwrights, directors, and actors. Hosted by the MMB Theatre 1 Project, the festival offers performances, discussions, and tributes that uplift local artists and foster cultural expression. Community members are encouraged to attend and support emerging […]
Rochester officials announced that the Broad Street Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 23–24, 2025, for debris removal from the Genesee River. The Department of Environmental Services will lead the effort. The closure affects both vehicles and pedestrians, with exceptions for emergency vehicles. Drivers are advised to use nearby […]
A library book checked out in July 1943 was recently returned to the San Antonio Public Library — 82 years overdue. The book, Your Child, His Family, and Friends by Frances Bruce Strain, came with a letter from a person in Oregon who discovered it in their late father’s belongings. The note humorously acknowledged, “Grandma […]
The NAACP has launched a nationwide series of town halls to rally Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. The initiative addresses recent political rollbacks and aims to combat voter suppression and systemic inequities. The first event in New Jersey featured civic leaders and focused on connecting past liberation efforts with current advocacy. With a […]
Artists like Minnie “Gracie” Gadson and Anita Singleton-Prather are preserving the Gullah Geechee heritage through sacred songs and performances. These songs, rooted in enslaved African traditions, served as coded messages and tools of resilience. Gadson performs nationally in the Gullah Creole language, while Singleton-Prather integrates storytelling and theater. Programs like Gullah Geechee Futures bring students […]
Congress is weighing legislation to simplify how veterans access private health care when services at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities are limited or inaccessible. Many veterans, like John-Paul Sager of Iowa, face bureaucratic obstacles and delays when seeking treatment outside the VA system, even for recurring conditions. Currently, VA referrals are required, creating bottlenecks […]
Despite being a legendary figure in R&B, Babyface revealed in an interview with PEOPLE that his children are only recently discovering the depth of his musical legacy. The 67-year-old Grammy winner, whose real name is Kenneth Edmonds, shared that at home, he’s just “Dad.” He’s noticed that his son Brandon has been exploring his work […]
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