Spring Refresh: Black- and Brown-Owned Beauty Brands To Elevate Your Routine
Spring is the perfect time to rethink and refresh your beauty routine. Whether you’re seeking products made with cleaner ingredients, prioritizing ethical manufacturing, or looking to support brands owned by women or Black and brown founders, trying something new is a great way to reset for the months to come. As you explore new options,…
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Jackson Lahmeyer Enters OK-01 Race, Disrupting Republican Primary Field
TULSA, Okla. — What began as a conventional Republican primary to replace U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern has quickly become something else entirely. With Tulsa pastor and former U.S. Senate candidate Jackson Lahmeyer officially entering the race this week, Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District is no longer a contest defined by experience alone. It is now a…
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Spring and Summer Travel to Mexico Is Still Happening: Your Ultimate Guide to Sun, Style, Safety Tips, and Nonstop Flight Deals
Despite recent headlines, Mexico still tops the list for a warm-weather escape. Whether for spring break or a summer getaway, travelers continue to flock everywhere—from the ultra-buzzy streets of Mexico City to the laid-back, lazy-river lounging of Los Cabos. With new nonstop routes across a range of budgets, fresh hotel openings, and thoughtful renovations of…
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Americans are losing HIV care. The Real Housewives want you to know about it.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of low-income Americans with HIV are losing access to vital medications, as states grapple with a lack of federal dollars to support their state health budgets. The Real Housewives would like a word with Congress about it. Stars from the shows — including Atlanta’s Nene Leakes, Maryland local Candiace Dillard Bassett and New…
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Can Markwayne Mullin Be Trusted to Lead DHS? Senators Press Accountability and Judgment
WASHINGTON — What began as a routine confirmation hearing quickly turned into a defining test of temperament, truth, and leadership for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, as lawmakers pressed him on past rhetoric, judgment under pressure, and what kind of leader he would be atop one of the nation’s most powerful agencies. Mullin, who was selected by…
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Dr. Tiffany Crutcher Gives Back to Langston University with $5,000 Donation on Founders Day
TULSA, Okla. — Dr. Tiffany Crutcher, co-founder and executive director of the Terence Crutcher Foundation, announced a $5,000 donation to Langston University during the 129th Annual Founders Day Convocation on Thursday, March 12. From Langston Legacy to National Leadership: Dr. Tiffany Crutcher Gives Back and Calls Students to Purpose Dr. Crutcher, a proud LU alumna, was…
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Markwayne Mullin Faces Sharp Scrutiny, Fiery Exchange With Rand Paul at Homeland Security Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON — What began as a routine confirmation hearing quickly turned into a deeply personal and politically charged confrontation Wednesday, as Markwayne Mullin faced lawmakers over his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security. From the outset, Rand Paul, chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, set a combative tone, using his opening statement…
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Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as it struggles with deepening energy crisis
HAVANA (AP) — Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. The Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a “complete disconnection” of the country’s electrical system and said it was investigating, noting there…
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Hern enters Senate race following Mullin’s Cabinet nomination
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern announced Wednesday that he will seek the Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Mullin was nominated by President Trump to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security. Mullin’s confirmation hearing is scheduled for March 18 before the Senate Homeland Security…
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Nipsey Hussle Square Officially Dedicated in South Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — At the corner of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue, a vision once spoken into existence has now been made permanent. What began as a dream has become a landmark rooted in legacy, as hundreds gathered in Hyde Park for the dedication of Nipsey Hussle Square, an enduring symbol of ownership, community, and cultural…
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