by Mitti Hicks January 20, 2026 The fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is awarding $1 million to each church. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has awarded $5 million in grants to five historically Black churches. The fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is awarding…
by Mitti Hicks January 20, 2026 According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), the program provides eligible small businesses with access to contracting opportunities in the federal marketplace. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has announced plans for the Pentagon to “sledgehammer” the 8(a) Program, a federal contracting program that has aimed to assist socially…
by Mitti Hicks January 19, 2026 As of Jan. 15, 2026, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.06%, down from 7.04% the year before. It appears that relief is on the horizon for prospective homebuyers as mortgage rates continue to decline. The average rate on a conventional mortgage in the U.S. has dropped to 6.06%,…
by Mitti Hicks January 18, 2026 SOHO will bring together over 25 hospitality leaders, including Rick Ross, Pinky Cole Hayes, Ti Martin, Cleveland Spears II, and Keith Lee, to inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders. You may not know the face behind the founder of the most sought-after restaurants and nightlife experiences in New…
by Mitti Hicks January 16, 2026 Talarico leads with Hispanic and white voters, winning 6 in 10 from each group. Meanwhile, 80 percent of Black Democratic primary voters are supporting Crockett. New polling shows U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett trailing Texas state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas. The Emerson College…
by Mitti Hicks January 7, 2026 Of the 38 countries on the list, 24 are African. The Trump administration has expanded its controversial visa bond program, requiring certain visitors to post a refundable $15,000 bond before traveling to the United States. Of the 38 countries on the list, 24 are African. Under the policy, travelers…
by Mitti Hicks January 6, 2026 In 2022, New Orleans was considered the country’s per-capita “murder capital,” with 266 murders. That number was sliced in half to 121 in 2025. New data shows that violent crime in New Orleans is continuing to decline. Local police officials revealed that violent crime fell for a third year…
by Mitti Hicks January 2, 2026 Trump is the oldest U.S. president to be inaugurated. President Donald Trump is defending his health following increased speculation and concern about his health during his second term. Since taking office, there has been noticeable swelling in his ankles and consistent bruising on his hands, which he has covered…
by Mitti Hicks January 2, 2026 Premium payments for healthcare are set to increase by an average of 114% for the tens of millions of people who use tax credits for health insurance on the Marketplace. As 2026 begins, millions of Americans are facing a spike in healthcare premiums after Congress failed to extend Affordable…
by Mitti Hicks December 30, 2025 The ruling from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals comes amid a class-action lawsuit filed by advocates for veterans with severe disabilities against the VA. A federal appeals court has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to finish a housing project that will serve thousands of homeless…
