Houston-based wealth management firm Serae Wealth has released projections showing the long-term potential of the new federally seeded retirement accounts for newborns—informally dubbed “Trump Accounts.” According to the firm’s analysis, even a modest $1,000 initial deposit could grow to nearly half a million dollars by retirement age if left untouched and invested in a broad…
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Labor Day Weekend 2025 was a historic moment for HBCU football as Howard University narrowly defeated Florida A&M University, 10–9, at Hard Rock Stadium in the Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic (OBC). With 22,455 fans in attendance and nationwide broadcast on ESPNU, the matchup marked the most attended HBCU game of Week One and showcased…
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In a push to mobilize Americans against economic and social setbacks, the advocacy group STOP THE R.O.A.R.—short for Stop The Republicans, Responsible For Another Recession—has launched a nationwide campaign calling out the Republican-led administration for its role in what the organization describes as another devastating recession. The group says the current political leadership is responsible…
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Staten Island’s wellness and aesthetic landscape is stepping into a new era with the rebranding of 360Med to RENVY, the boutique concierge-style destination founded by award-winning nurse practitioner Bevin Sullivan. The move signals the full evolution of Sullivan’s vision: a place where personalized healthcare and advanced aesthetic treatments meet in a welcoming, client-centered environment. “This…
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Black Public Media (BPM), the Harlem-based national nonprofit dedicated to amplifying Black voices in film and media, is fighting back against the growing threat of cultural erasure. Following a $1.8 million cut to its annual federal funding, BPM has launched the Black Stories Production Fund — a bold, nationwide fundraising effort to raise $9 million…
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By Dana Priyanka Hammond The online platform Dana Speaks: Heal at Your Pace offers users affordable, self-guided emotional wellness tools through a subscription-based model costing only $5 per month. The platform operates under the core belief that healing services should be available to all people, regardless of their financial situation, personal background, or geographical location.…
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What starts as a seemingly routine divorce case quickly unravels into a web of corruption, murder, and high-stakes deception in Jeffrey S. Stephens’ gripping new legal thriller, Illusions of Trust. The novel, set for release on October 28, 2025 via Post Hill Press, marks the first installment in Stephens’ new Russell Palmer and Robbie Whyte…
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Blonde Medicine and comedian Ben Katzner have announced the release of his debut comedy special and album, both titled Supple Harlot, September 12. The special can be streamed on Ben’s YouTube channel, while the accompanying album captures the same razor-sharp wit and storytelling that have become Katzner’s signature. Katzner, known for his biting observational humor,…
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Riverkeeper, along with a coalition of partners, is actively monitoring a large and widespread harmful algal bloom (HAB) in the Hudson River Estuary, which experts say may be the most extensive bloom in living memory. The ongoing tracking and public reporting are critical to protecting both community health and drinking water supplies. The public is…
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Left to Right: Phil Andrews, President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and Founding President, African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. and Rose Ward, V.P. Long Island African Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and Owner, NFocus Management Group, LLC. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) was one of the…
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