HUDSON, N.Y., A historic chapter in New York law enforcement opened on January 2 as Jackie Salvatore was sworn in as Columbia County sheriff, becoming the first Black woman ever elected to that role in the state’s history. The milestone event took place at the Columbia County Courthouse, where family, county officials, community members, and […]
Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan is using his platform to make a tangible impact on American families struggling with food insecurity. While promoting his upcoming Paramount+ sitcom Crutch, the Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock alum opened up about his latest philanthropic effort, one that fed nearly 20,000 households. Morgan partnered with the Hackensack Meridian […]
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor whose work helped carry reggae to audiences around the world, has died at 81. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed in a statement on Nov. 24 that Cliff suffered a seizure followed by pneumonia. “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed […]
Massachusetts is mourning the death of Setti Warren, the first Black person elected mayor of Newton and a prominent voice in public service. He was 55. Harvard University announced Warren’s passing on Nov. 2. The school did not disclose a cause or time of death. “Setti was a beloved member of our community, and we […]
At 22, Illinois native Corey Phillips is making a bid to change how his generation thinks about money. As founder and CEO of Social Storm LLC, he’s turned a personal obsession with investing into a growing platform that teaches financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and professional development, aimed first at young people who rarely see themselves in […]
