Written By Lexx Thornton The average age of individuals running for mayor in the United States varies based on factors like city size, political climate, and voter demographics. Remember Jaylon Smith? At 18 years old, Jaylen Smith became the mayor of Earle,
Written By Lexx Thornton The average age of individuals running for mayor in the United States varies based on factors like city size, political climate, and voter demographics. Remember Jaylon Smith? At 18 years old, Jaylen Smith became the mayor of Earle, Arkansas, in 2023, making him one of the youngest mayors in U.S. history.
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Written By Lexx Thornton For over 185 years, P&G has built many of the brands people love by understanding, designing for, and innovating to meet consumer needs and serve them with superior products and experiences. One way they continue to grow is by meeting the unique needs of college students. Through their long-standing relationship with
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Written By Lexx Thornton Local regulators should immediately stop Elon Musk’s supercomputer project from operating in South Memphis because it’s out of compliance with environmental rules, the NAACP wrote in a letter sent to Shelby County officials. The civil rights group addressed the request to Dr. Michelle Taylor, director of the ShelbyCounty Health Department, and
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Written By Lexx Thornton Grammy Award-winning producer Timbalandis going to make us listen to his AI music if it’sthe last thing he does. Today it was announced that he will be launching a new AI entertainment company, Stage Zero, and introducing the world to his first AI-generated artist known as TaTa. Stage Zero co-founder and
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Written By Lexx Thornton Dr. Prince Ene is a graduate of Howard University College of Pharmacy and Thurgood Marshall School of Law. At just 30 years old, he has achieved what many can only dream of and that’searning two doctoral degrees. Born and raised in Houston, TX his journey began with biochemistry degree and earned
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Written by Lexx Thornton The G-Unity Foundation, founded by artist and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, supports and administers programs that foster conscious capitalism as well as social and leadership skills for youth nationwide. The G-Unity Foundation works to empower young people through business programs, leadership development, and a commitment to “conscious capitalism.” Each year,
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Written By Lexx Thornton Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, she now serves as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s
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Written By Lexx Thornton John Ewing Jr. was elected as Omaha’s first Black mayor, defeating three-term Republican Jean Stothert and ending over a decade of GOP leadership. Though officially nonpartisan, the race became highly partisan, with national issues like Trump support and transgender rights overshadowing local concerns. Ewing, a Douglas County Treasurer, ex-police officer, minister,
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Written By Lexx Thornton Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. This week, the
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Written By Lexx Thornton Are you going to be in Atlanta, GA the week of Juneteenth? Looking for something to do? Historically Black WKND is hosting The Yard: An HBCU Tailgate Festival at Morris Brown College on Saturday, June 21st. This event will feature a day filled with music, food, and HBCU pride. Juneteenth is
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