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Monday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, and your favorite coffee spots are celebrating with free drinks, sweet treats, and special offers! Here’s where to score your caffeine fix: Krispy KremeFree medium hot or iced coffee + a free doughnut of your choice — no purchase necessary!Bonus: The promo features a collab with singer Joe […]
During a White House event on Monday, former President Donald Trump made unsubstantiated claims about the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and repeated the long-debunked theory linking vaccines to autism. He offered the advice multiple times, despite providing no scientific evidence and going beyond the guidance of established health authorities. Medical experts have criticized the […]
Now, despite drops in youth crime and on the heels of Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary, Trump has asserted control in D.C. and encouraged law enforcement to “knock the hell” out of young people “because it is the only language they understand.” I’ve worked with youth for 15 years, and I know our young people to understand the language of care. They can feel that care when we end the criminalization of our children, and pass legislation like the People’s Response Act [summerlee.house.gov], which offers tangible opportunities and solutions to help our children by including funding for workforce development, mentorship, and afterschool programs. Here in New Orleans, we need compassionate adults to join It Takes a Village NOLA and pledge to provide the support young people need as we work to dismantle the systems that harm us.
Although I was born before Hurricane Katrina, this experience brought me closer to the stories told by my mother and grandmother.
Writer Melanie Dione reflects on leaving New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and returning years later to do climate justice work.
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The Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025, honoring some of the most prominent figures in gospel music. This year’s ceremony was recorded live on August 16th at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville Fourth Consecutive Artist of the Year Title Sets New Record Pastor Mike Jr. delivered a historic performance at […]
The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for Social Security payments, requiring recipients to switch to electronic payment methods such as direct deposit or a pre-paid debit card. The change, introduced under the Trump administration, is part of a broader effort to modernize federal payment systems, improve efficiency, and reduce the risk of fraud […]
The Interview That Rocked the Boat Isaac Carree is a singer, songwriter, radio host and podcaster. His recent interview with Maverick City’s co-founder and CEO of Insignia Assets, Norman Gyamfi, has the Gospel Music World and Church Folks in an uproar! His statements, particularly those dismissing traditional gospel and choir music, have ignited a passionate […]
The Trump administration has released over 230,000 documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., following an executive order by President Donald Trump. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced the release, which includes FBI investigation files, internal memos, and new information concerning James Earl Ray’s former cellmate. Attorney General Pam Bondi […]
Former President Donald Trump is threatening to stall a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team unless it reinstates its former name, the Redskins—a name long criticized as offensive to Native Americans. In comments made Sunday, Trump also called for Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team to return to its old name, the Indians, claiming there […]
According to a new study by the American Bible Society, reading the Bible may have a stronger positive effect on well-being than exercise, meditation, or even socializing. The report, titled State of the Bible USA 2025, found that regular engagement with Scripture is tied to lower levels of stress, anxiety, and loneliness, along with greater […]