A woman from Cameroon is earning widespread praise for revolutionising the African hair braiding industry in the United States, one braid at a time. Nadine, the founder of Nadine’s Braiding Shop in Bowie, Maryland, has gone viral on TikTok after travel and lifestyle influencer Kemoy Martin spotlighted her 24/7 hair braiding salon in a video […]
The U.S. Department of Education under former President Donald Trump, led at the time by WWE co-founder Linda McMahon, has suspended the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan, one of the key pathways to student loan forgiveness. This comes as a surprise to many, especially since IBR was the only federal repayment plan not currently blocked by […]
Founded by Mario and Chanel Reyes, Manifest Destiny is quickly becoming a force for good in Atlanta, dedicated to education, healing, and empowerment through art. On July 18, the vibrant creativity of Atlanta’s youth was on full display as the nonprofit Manifest Destiny hosted its second annual Muses & Masterpieces Summer Internship showcase. Thirteen budding […]
Brandon Scott never planned to make history, he just wanted to make a difference. Now, as Baltimore’s 52nd mayor and the youngest to hold the office in over a century, Scott has done both. In November 2024, Scott secured re-election, becoming the city’s first two-term mayor in twenty years, a feat that underscores the confidence […]
Olympic champion Simone Biles added to her trophy collection at the 2025 ESPYS, winning two major awards at the star-studded July 16 ceremony. The celebrated gymnast’s latest victories bring her career ESPYS total to six. Simone Biles was honored with the night’s first award, Best Championship Performance, recognizing her stunning achievements at the 2024 Paris […]
