When Effie White walks into a room, she becomes the room: loud, full of confidence, and magic in motion. We feel her presence even before she sings, and when she does, her voice could silence a stadium. But beyond her big voice and bold attitude which, it turns out, is the least of what Effie is, we see someone full of heart and emotion, someone real.
The 2025 Philadelphia Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. To cast your vote, here’s everything you need to know, from registration, voting methods, and key deadlines to what to expect on Election Day.
“The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free,” Oprah Winfrey.
From Easter egg hunts to a children’s book on autism awareness, explore these April events shining with “the spirit of youth.”
NEW YORK— Bitcoin slipped into a freefall this weekend, dragging much of the crypto market down with it, as global economic fears continue to build. The world’s most-watched digital asset fell below the $80,000 mark late Sunday, hitting roughly $79,000, a 5% drop that mirrors deepening losses in U.S. stock index futures.
Oliver St. Clair Franklin, CBE, is a multi-talented figure whose leadership spans diplomacy, cultural advocacy, economic advancement, and global engagement. Through personal experience, institutional influence, and historical knowledge, he brings a vision of how Black communities can think globally and act with purpose.
NEW YORK— During the 2024 elections, the crypto industry poured millions into campaign coffers to influence lawmakers—and it’s already paying off. With crypto-friendly legislators gaining traction in Congress, stablecoins have become the first item on the crypto regulation agenda.
The month of April is here again and with it comes a rush of activities all around the world. Whether it be music festivals, sporting events, cultural and social events, or internationally sanctioned celebrations, April seems to be the perfect month to experience a potpourri of activities crashing over each other like tidal waves.
PHILADELPHIA, pa—Philadelphia’s housing market has taken center stage since Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled an ambitious $800 million plan to boost affordable housing. Parker’s plan includes new developments, builder incentives, and expanded rental assistance.
The theme for World Health Day 2025 is ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ shining the spotlight on maternal and newborn health. It is going to be a year-long global campaign to reduce preventable deaths and improve health outcomes for women and infants.
