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The 20th Anniversary of September 11th, 2001 Calls for Unity and Reflection By Milton Lawrence As we approach the 20th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, it…

Not for profit: Students act locally Published by UR Now Yamir Chapman recently recalled a small but impactful moment from his internship at Goochland Cares this summer. “Are these onions!?”…

By Daniel Ellis In a world filled with various health challenges, it is crucial to shine a spotlight on lesser-known conditions that impact individuals and families on a daily basis.…

(StatePoint) With cold and flu season upon us, it’s time to protect yourself, not only from those seasonal threats, but also from other health risks. “During the holidays, our lives…

Before You Quit By Elijah Thomas With such a robust number of job openings, it’s easy to have a wandering eye. Perhaps the grass is greener on the other side.…

Let’s say you’re a nonprofit board member and you are asked to include the organization in your “estate plan.” How would you react? Would you think – or maybe say…

Reviving Old-Fashioned Non-Violence Morals to tackle urban gun violence Op-Ed By Milton Lawrence In the face of escalating gun violence in urban communities, it’s high time we revisited an age-old,…

16-year-old HBCU graduate becomes youngest full-time teacher By Sheyla Fairley Shania Muhammad, a graduate of Langston University, Langston, OK, has become the youngest full-time teacher at 16 years old. According…

Kickoff Cravings: Win your tailgate with MVP-level appetizers (Family Features) Before the end zone dances and sideline celebrations, settling in for a winning game day experience starts with delicious foods.…

By Alvin Ingle Six decades ago, on August 28, 1963, an assembly of approximately 250,000 individuals converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event, known as the March…