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The Art of Writing, a community-centered literary gathering presented by The Life After Prison, took place Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. The event primarily focused on supporting people who have served time and are using writing as a tool for reflection and change. The program connected aspiring writers with resources,…
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement Tuesday after a federal judge blocked efforts by the Trump administration to impose fines on states tied to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program operations. “Our most vulnerable residents rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Despite the federal government’s best efforts to make it…
Iantha Richardson, a star of ABC’s popular series “Will Trent,” appears front and center on the cover of Urban Magazine’s December 2025 issue as the year comes to a close. Known for her earlier roles on “This is Us,” “Good Trouble,” “American Soul,” and the remake of Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead, Richardson’s Faith…
SZA criticized the White House on Wednesday after it used a song she performed in a “Saturday Night Live” sketch in a promotional video for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The clip, titled “WE HEARD IT’S CUFFING SZN,” includes “Big Boys,” a track she performed on the show in a segment about pairing up during…
The Dec. 14 Holiday Hoedown hosted by the Millennial Maven Creative Foundation (MMCF) will bring residents together for a night built around local support and shared activity. Executive Director Bridgette Jones said the event reflects the group’s core work. “This year, the Millennial Maven Creative Foundation prioritized creativity, charity, and community, all of which are…
Shaggy visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital earlier this month for the Music Gives St. Jude Sessions, delivering a set built around familiar hits and moments that centered the patients who gathered to watch. During the program, he moved through fan favorites such as “Boombastic” and “Strength of a Woman,” drawing a steady response from…
A fundraising auction from The ASCAP Foundation opened online with more than 50 items and experiences to support programs for emerging songwriters and composers — including a high-profile contribution from Cardi B. Cardi B is featured among the most visible participants in the 5th Annual ASCAP Foundation Holiday Auction, joining contributors such as Chappell Roan,…
State investigators are examining the circumstances that led to the death of a man struck by an off-duty Monticello Village Police Department officer in Monticello. The man died Nov. 30, five days after the collision. The incident took place shortly after 6 a.m. on Nov. 25 near Pleasant Street and High Street. According to information…