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DEI Summit: Unpacking Race Theory & Hip-Hop Impact
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The University of Michigan (U-M) will launch its second five-year strategic plan, DEI 2.0, at this year's annual DEI Summit, which will coincide with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and its intersection with critical race theory. The summit, titled “Truth Telling: The Kinship of Critical Race Theory and Hip-Hop,” will kick off with a…
Gallego and Lake’s Social Media Spat Spills into Phoenix Airport
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Kari Lake, who is set to announce her bid for the Republican nomination, initiated a debate with U.S.…
Grand Rapids Uber Drivers Face Delays in Background Checks
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Uber drivers in Michigan are experiencing delays in their background checks due to the new "Clean Slate…
Explore Your Rental Car Insurance Options: Is it Necessary?
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The article tackles the question of whether additional insurance is needed when renting a car, with experts suggesting that it largely depends on personal circumstances, credit card benefits, destination, and existing coverage. Vehicle owners' personal insurance policies should generally cover rentals for damage, theft, or injuries caused…
Taylor Swift’s Historic Concert at 16 in Raleigh’s Athens Drive High…
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In 2006, a then-unknown 16-year-old Taylor Swift performed at Athens Drive High School to a small crowd…
Top 10 Tactics for Optimal Health in Flu Season
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Fall season brings with it both cold and flu viruses, the symptoms of which can overlap, making it…
Biden Forgives $9B Student Loans for 125K Borrowers
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The Biden administration announced that $9 billion of student loan debt would be erased for 125,000 borrowers, many of whom were already eligible for cancellation through programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, or discharges for those with disabilities. The latest debt forgiveness breakdown…
Explore Sidik Fofana’s Empowering Session at U-M Zell Writers Series
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Sidik Fofana, a Brooklyn-based short story writer and public school teacher, participated in the U-M…
Maricopa County Eviction Filings May Surpass 2005 Record
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Maricopa County, Arizona, has reported an upward trajectory in evictions, with September witnessing the…
Experience the Magic of Grand Rapids’ 46th Applebutter Fest
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The Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest is preparing for its 46th year, with forty-five bushels of apples being peeled and prepped for the event. The festival brings in more than 40,000 people to Grand Rapids, making it one of the biggest events held in the area. The process of making apple butter takes five to six hours and while much of it is…