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By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer The 2025 Annual Conference of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) kicked off last Wednesday and lasted to Friday at the iconic Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C.. The conference brought together hundreds of mayors and civic leaders from across the country under the banner of "The Power of Now". One of the most celebrated moments of the conference was the swearing-in of Savannah, Georgia

THE CONVERSATION - Lula "Mae" Reeves, one of the first Black women in Philly to own her own business, created one-of-a-kind and custom hats for celebrities, socialites, professionals and churchgoing women in downtown Philadelphia for over 50 years. She made hats for everyday wear, hats for special occasions, and magnificent "showstoppers," as she called them. Her celebrity clients included Eartha Kitt, Marian Anderson, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald and members of

[caption id="attachment_11483" align="alignnone" width="2560"]  [/caption] The Conversation - Providing cash transfers to low-income families can reduce child marriage rates among girls living in rural communities. That is what we found in a recent study looking at the impact of social assistance programs that gave money to families in Indonesia. In 2006, the government of Indonesia started to roll out the Program Keluarga Harapan, or Family Hope Program. It consisted of a cash transfer

THE GUARDIAN - Fish oil supplements are high in omega-3s, essential fatty acids that our body does not produce on its own. These play an important role in cardiovascular health, brain function, eyesight and immune systems. As a result, fish oil supplements have been touted as a way of reducing the risk of heart attacks and inflammation, and improving cognitive function and skin health. This has made fish oil supplements

The Conversation - Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking, 25-hour Senate floor speech, which began on March 31, 2025, and ended on April 1, momentarily snatched the national spotlight from President Donald Trump. The ever-churning national news cycle has already moved on from the spectacle. But as communication studies scholars, we believe Booker's speech offers important lessons for Trump opponents in a fragmented political and media landscape. Our analysis of Booker's speech, its media coverage

AP News - The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather. The weather service has "paused" the translations because its contract with the provider has lapsed, NWS spokesperson Michael Musher said. He declined further comment. Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, began providing translations in late 2023,

[caption id="attachment_11468" align="alignnone" width="1440"] AP Photo / Jose Luis Magana[/caption] AP NEWS - President Donald Trump's administration has dug in on its contention that the government should not have to repatriate Kilmar Abrego Garcia, despite U.S. Supreme Court and lower court rulings that he was wrongly deported and should be returned to the United States. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has required daily status updates on what the Trump administration is doing to return

NEW YORK (AP) - After moving to the United States from South Korea at age 6, Jenny Jang found it challenging to navigate through school and her first jobs. "In all of the environments I was in, I was always a minority," Jang said. "Coming to the States, I didn't have a road map for me. And I couldn't ask these questions to my parents, so I had to seek

Section 8 is a federal housing Program that provides rental assistance for participating low-income families. However, it is also possible to use Section 8 to buy a home under some circumstances. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program allows families to use a portion of their rent to buy a home if they meet program requirements. Families can get help with down payments, closing costs, and lower interest rates.

By: Ms Jheri Worldwide | Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_11434" align="alignleft" width="184"] Photo: Roland Martin[/caption] Are you following Roland Martin's Black Star Network on YouTube? Roland Martin's Black Star Network  YouTube channel is a must-follow for anyone seeking insightful and culturally relevant content. The network's flagship show, Roland Martin Unfiltered, delivers daily news and commentary from Washington, DC, covering a broad spectrum of topics including politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports,