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Stay Safe from Holiday Scams

The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal information at risk, which can be both time consuming and costly.

Here are some common seasonal scams and tips to help protect yourself:

  • Missed packages or problems with delivery: Expecting a package? Be cautious of phishing messages through email or text impersonating delivery services like UPS or FedEx with links to view “missed deliveries.”
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FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more

By Kelly Hayes

Published  November 22, 2024 8:54am CST

Education

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    • The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open.
    • It comes a year after the botched rollout of a new form last year delayed the application for months.
    • After weeks of testing, the U.S. Education Department said Thursday that there have been no major problems with the online form.

WASHINGTON – The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is now officially open.… Read more

How Does Someone’s Identity As An Entrepreneur Intersect With Their Racial Identity?

Arian Simone speaks onstage during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 6, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. | Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty

It’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black.

xResearch shows that Black startup founders face significant, racially specific hurdles, including limited access to entrepreneurship training programs and challenges accessing predominantly white networking and mentorship opportunities.… Read more

Denzel Washington Admits To Once Having An Addiction To Wine

Time continues to prove that no idol is not without faults. Denzel Washington has revealed he battled alcohol abuse for a large part of his career.

The esteemed actor was recently profiled on Esquire Magazine. The feature chronicles his life as a youth in Mount Vernon, NY all the way up to his beginnings as a budding actor. This piece does a magnificent job of allowing Denzel Washington to tell his story in his own words.… Read more

Jussie Smollett’s Overturned Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Doesn’t Mean He’s Innocent: Prosecutor

Actor Jussie Smollett after his court appearance at Leighton Courthouse on March 26, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. | Source: Nuccio DiNuzzo / Getty

Actor/singer Jussie Smollett can finally put his legal troubles behind him after the Illinois Supreme Court decided to reverse his 2021 conviction for staging a hate crime against himself.

As reported by WGN-TV, the former Empire star took his case to the Illinois Supreme Court in September in a last-ditch effort to have his conviction overturned.… Read more

Mike Tyson & Jake Paul Netflix Fight Nets Views Of Over 108 Million Globally

Netflix is reporting a knockout in terms of views for its mega-fight between “Iron” Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which took place live last Friday (November 15). Despite some technical issues experienced by some users, Netflix shared viewing numbers for the event via a press release and boasted over 108 million live viewers from around the world.

The Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight had its fair share of critics ahead of the bout and Netflix took a lot of the blame but once the ship righted itself, things were smooth even if the main event didn’t go the way many hoped. … Read more

Judge Says Prosecutors Can’t Use Materials Seized In Diddy Jail Cell Raid

Diddy has just received his first piece of good news in a long time. A judge has ruled that prosecutors can’t use materials seized from his jail cell.

As spotte on Deadline, the now embattled mogul might be feeling more confident heading into his upcoming bail hearing. On Tuesday (November 19), Judge Arun Subramanian denied the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District the ability to leverage any information seized from an October raid in Diddy’s jail cell.… Read more

Family Of Malcolm X Files $10OM Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Alleges Government Involvement

Malcolm X, the civil rights leader who later transformed into a global activist, was assassinated in 1965 just as his messages for human rights began to resonate with the wider public. The family of Malcolm X has filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit against the United States government, alleging its involvement in his passing.

As reported late last week by ABC News, civil rights attorney Ben Crump was flanked by members of Malcolm X’s family and announced the $100 million lawsuit while addressing a media gathering in New York where the leader was gunned down.… Read more

Denzel Washington Describes His Past Battle With Alcohol, Reveals It Did “A lot of Damage To The Body”

Denzel Washington spoke candidly about having issues with alcohol, detailing his reasons and his sobriety in an interview.

Veteran actor Denzel Washington revealed his past issues with alcohol in a far-ranging interview for Esquire Magazine’s Winter 2024 issue. The interview was released in conjunction with promotion for his starring role in Gladiator II.

The Academy Award-winner detailed how he had a preference for wine and talked about drinking due to being “bitter” after losing out on the Oscar in 1999 for his portrayal of wrongly-imprisoned boxer Ruben “Hurricane” Carter in The Hurricane to controversial actor Kevin Spacey for his role in American Beauty.… Read more

Redefining Thanksgiving: Celebrating Black Food Traditions And Culinary Innovation

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the invaluable contributions of Black chefs, who have long been instrumental in shaping the culinary world. Despite their undeniable influence, their contributions often go underappreciated. From the rich, soulful flavors of Southern cuisine to the vibrant influences of African, Caribbean, and other diasporic food traditions, Black chefs are essential in preserving and evolving the diverse food cultures of both America and the world.… Read more

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