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In a world of online tools that let you make banking transactions with the touch of a button, the idea of visiting a branch might seem unnecessary.
However, if you haven’t visited your local branch recently, you might be surprised by what it has to offer. Your branch is much more than a place to deposit and withdraw money – it can offer the opportunity to build valuable relationships with people who can help you achieve financial independence.… Read more
A founding member and long-time lead singer of The Isley Brothers, whose timeless track “This Old Heart Of Mine” inspired the name for this page. There are so many fabulous tracks to choose from. How about this one? It was originally an album-only track written by Stevie Wonder and Ivy Jo Hunter in 1967 “My Love Is Your Love (Forever).”
May 19, 2024 6:08 PM
Former NASA astronaut Ed Dwight poses for a portrait to promote the National Geographic documentary film “The Space Race” during the Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, Calif. America’s first Black astronaut candidate has finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company. Ninety-year-old Dwight blasted off from West Texas with five other passengers on Sunday, May 19, 2024.… Read more
By Jeff Wald
Updated May 19, 2024 11:09pm CDT
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – For the first time in 20 years, the Minnesota Timberwolves are headed to the Western Conference Finals.
It took a massive third quarter to get there, trailing by 15 at half and as many as 20 before starting their rally. The Timberwolves went on a 21-3 run, and ended the frame on a 28-9 advantage to make it a one-point game going to the fourth quarter. … Read more
It’s been weeks since Diddy was getting all the slander on the internet after authorities raided his property following all kinds of shocking accusations and though things have since died down on social media, the case continues to move forward.
According to People, the alleged drug mule that was employed by P. Diddy has cut a deal with the feds and will cooperate in the investigation in return for some leniency as he faces prison time for his alleged participation in Diddy’s drama.… Read more
Devin Brown will become the first Black woman to kayak solo down the Mississippi River, which begins at Lake Itasca and extends to the Gulf of Mexico, according to her GoFundMe page.
Per MPR News, Brown, a native of New Jersey, moved to Minnesota with the specific intention of exploring the Mississippi River, drawn by the energy she felt during a business trip to the area in 2012.
Nettie Hunt and her daughter Nickie sit on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. Nettie explains to her daughter the meaning of the high court’s ruling in the Brown vs. Board of Education case that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. | Source: Bettmann / Getty
“Armed with the knowledge of our past, we can with confidence charter a course for our future.” – Malcolm X
On Friday, the White House announced that it would support a range of fiscal and other reforms in education, noting that the hope of Brown v.… Read more
On Thursday, a House Oversight Committee meeting that was convened to rule on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over the audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with former special counsel Robert Hur devolved into petty insults and school yard-style bickering and it happened for one reason and one reason only: Marjorie Taylor Greene is a childish idiot.
Greene is such an infantile moron, in fact, that she decided the House was the perfect stage for her to behave like a high school mean girl by coming for Rep. … Read more
Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in the collective national memory as a turning point in America’s fight for racial justice. But as the U.S. observes its 70th anniversary, Brown also represents something more somber: It ultimately led to thousands of Black teachers losing their jobs.
Before Brown, Black teachers constituted 35% to 50% of the teacher workforce in segregated states. Today, Black people account for just 6.7% of America’s public K-12 teachers, even as Black children make up more than 15% of public school students.… Read more
Happy Birthday Malcolm X!
In the history of Black Americans who fought for the rights of our people, a conversation cannot go by without mentioning the great Malcolm X.
May 19, 1925, is the birthday of the great civil rights leader who was killed by an assassin’s bullet.
On Sunday, he would have turned 99 years old.
As an example of how prophetic the man was, take a look at some of the words he spoke in life that have stood the test of time since his untimely demise in 1965.… Read more
Burnout is real. Everything from high-pressure work environments to cultural expectations can trigger it. Contrary to stress, which adds intensity to your experience, burnout leaves you depleted. It is an ongoing state of feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and emotionally drained due to consistent stress in your work, family, or social life. Gone unchecked, burnout can lead to serious health issues like hypertension, diabetes, weight gain, stomach problems, muscle and joint pain, breathing issues, and even depression.… Read more
