Written by U.S. veterans are foundational to America’s identity. However, they have long faced unique challenges transitioning back to civilian life. To help, the government has introduced various programs over the decades to support veterans in education, employment, and housing. One of the most impactful steps was the GI Bill, passed in 1944, which established the VA home loan program. … Continue reading “The 10 Cities Where VA Home Loans Are Most Common”
An Oct. 25 repost of a Dec. 21, 2024 Facebook post has gone viral for highlighting a vulnerable story from a user known as Felon Love about the events that led to him going to prison. View this post on Instagram Felon Love began the original post, “5 minutes cost me 20 YEARS of my … Continue reading “Formerly Incarcerated Man Warns How ‘5 Minutes Of Emotion’ Cost 20 Years In Prison”
Roger Mayweather, the uncle of undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., revealed over 10 years ago that he believed his nephew was the second-best boxer in history behind Sugar Ray Robinson. According to Boxing News Online, Roger Mayweather spoke about his choice in 2012 during a conversation with the media outlet. The elder Mayweather had … Continue reading “Roger Mayweather Placed One Boxer Ahead Of Legendary Nephew”
Tené Nícole’s Support Your Girlfriends has announced the programming and honorees for its 2025 Pow(H)er Experience. The women-focused creative agency will continue to elevate women across all industries for a full day of empowering sessions. Taking place in New York City at Jay Conference at 515 Madison Ave. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, the seventh annual … Continue reading “Tené Nícole Agency Announces 2025 Pow(H)er Experience Fueling Women’s Wealth And Potential”
The new “no tax on tips” law could push many restaurants to reconsider their mandatory gratuity policies if they want qualified tips for employees under Trump’s latest tax regulations. Under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, certain workers can deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” per year from 2025 through 2028. However, this may … Continue reading “Trump’s ‘No Tax On Tips’ Forces Restaurants To Shift Service Fees To Large Groups”
Sean “Diddy” Combs is speaking out about recent reports claiming he was caught drinking alcohol while serving out his prison sentence. Members of the Bad Boy founder’s team took to his X account on Nov. 8 to refute a TMZ report claiming he was caught drinking a “homemade alcohol” concoction made by fermenting sugar, Fanta … Continue reading “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denies ‘Rumors’ Of Being Caught With Alcohol In Prison”
The Supreme Court is standing with America’s LGBTQ+ community by rejecting an appeal to overturn the historic 2015 ruling that makes same-sex legal, NBC News reports. The high court rejected the appeal on Nov. 10 from Kim Davis, the former Rowan County, Kentucky, court clerk who made headlines after refusing to grant marriage licenses to … Continue reading “Supreme Court Keeps Same-Sex Marriage Alive, Rejects Overturn Appeal “
Stanley Andrisse is inspiring his students with his lectures and journey to the classroom. The HBCU professor had an untraditional pathway to academia. He overcame a stint in maximum-security prison to become a tenured faculty member at the Howard University College of Medicine. According to a 2022 profile on Howard’s The Dig, Andrisse was dealt … Continue reading “HBCU Professor Overcame The Prison Pipeline To Earn His Doctorate In Medical Sciences”
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne has been suspended for a game after he hit the Detroit Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown in the head after the Lions scored a touchdown, the NFL announced. The act, which led to Payne being ejected from the game, took place in the second quarter of the Lions’ decisive 44-22 … Continue reading “Commanders’ Daron Payne Suspended One Game For Hitting Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown”
Iman Shumpert may have earned his championship ring on the court, but one of his most memorable lessons came from off it — and it cost him millions. The former NBA guard recently revisited one of his early business missteps: selling his Uber shares long before the company became a global powerhouse. In a 2020 … Continue reading “DOH! Former NBA Baller Iman Shumpert Looks Back On Costly Uber Investment Faux Pas”