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Most families are facing some level of financial stress 

The average American household spends over $1,000 a month on groceries, utilities, and gasoline, and the average American credit card debt is $6,864.

Embracing Black Men’s Voices: Rebuilding Trust and Unity in the Democratic Party

The departure of Black men from the Democratic Party is rooted in a complex interplay of historical disenchantment, unmet promises, and a sense of disillusionment with the political establishment, and can be addressed through a journey of introspection and transformation, including dismantling institutional barriers and creating opportunities for economic empowerment, educational advancement, and social mobility.

Disability Advocate Argues that Assisted Suicide Puts Vulnerable Groups at Risk

Physician-assisted suicide raises the risk for those with disabilities, mental illness, poverty, older people, and those who cannot afford high-quality health care, as the safeguards in place in the laws are ineffective and fail to protect patients.

Remembering Dr. King, and Adam C. Powell

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., both great leaders and advocates for human and civil rights, died on April 4, 1972, four years, four months, and four days after their deaths respectively.

Prostate Cancer: A Silent Killer in the Black Community, Calls for Awareness

Lloyd Austin, Defense Secretary, has pledged to set a better example by sharing details of his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the prevalence of the disease among Black men and the need to spread awareness for prostate screenings.

Patients Over Profit Congress Can Improve 340B 

Congressman Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House has an opportunity to work in a bipartisan manner with Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries and follow the lead of a group of six U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Debbie Stabenow...

Stop the hate, start to love 

Anger, resentment, jealousy and hate are terribly draining emotions. If you have any of these going on in your life then you’re going to be tired most of the time. They can be mentally exhausting.  Maybe you are free and...

The unspoken suicide pandemic is the sharp edge of social isolation

The news stays filled with endless examples of hyper-partisanship out of Washington. It is no surprise most people think that’s the only thing happening in Washington. It’s not. People still reach out across party lines to try to get great...

Christmas is God’s Extraordinary Opportunity   

Christmas was bleak when I was fourteen years old. My father had fallen off the roof our barn while trying to make a repair. He was severely injured. His hospital and home recovery took months. As a coal mining...

Our Ever-Changing Christmas Story     

Christmas is always changing. The biblical story never changes but your story is always changing. How we celebrate and view the story of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus may change throughout life. We view the story one...

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Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Earns $91 Million for Cities and School Districts

The State Treasurer's Office made nearly $124.6 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in March, while another $91 million was earned for cities, school districts, counties and other units of government through the Illinois Funds local government investment pool.