The Chicago boycott organizers are now planning community forums at more than 300 Black-owned or managed coffee houses, as well as at faith-based and community-based organizations across the U.S., especially near the 12 Starbucks stores previously boycotted.  These community forums will serve as “Black Economic Empowerment Forums," where attendees will develop plans to improve the economic vitality of their communities. ... read more »

The combined efforts will help provide a clearer picture of localized air quality for air quality policymakers and stakeholders. ... read more »

As consumers either grow into wealth or fall into poverty, America’s middle class, once the envy of the world, is steadily shrinking. ... read more »

I take the time to talk, read and sing to kids, to make sure the first five years of any kids life is enriched by boosting their brain development and ability to learn. ... read more »

Harvard (15-11 overall) freshmen Volleyball player Christina Cornelius became the Rookie of the Year for Division I Women’s Volleyball in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) last Thursday. ... read more »

WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials were slow to handle racial incidents at the University of Missouri, and that contributed to protests, a student hunger strike, a threatened boycott by the football team and ultimately, ... read more »