Wheatley, the mother of African American Literature, will be featured on a stamp
BOSTON, MA — On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the United States Postal Service issued the 49th stamp in its Black…
We Remember Helena Dubose: January 10, 1937 – November 18, 2025
Helena Joyce Dubose entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, completing a beautiful and purpose-filled journey. She was born…
FSU research: Political debates causing stress, ending friendships
By Trimmel Gomes – Producer According to a report from Florida State University that compiles data from dozens of national surveys, close to…
The Reading People Marks 40 Years of Literacy and Adult Education
Photo: Shayla McKinney, a Central Michigan University Neuroscience major with a concentration in Clinical Health, is volunteering at a Reading…
We Remember Dr. Lois Bader: November 24, 1933 – April 27, 2022
Obituary Dr. Lois Bader, born November 24, 1933, passed peacefully in her East Lansing home on April 27th, 2022. Born…
We Remember Carlton Lee Flakes: June 15, 1949 – January 5, 2026
Carlton Lee Flakes: June 15, 1949 – January 5, 2026 He who walks with integrity walks securely as a man,…
Gretchen’s table: Blueberry French toast casserole gets a tangy finish from homemade lemon curd
By Gretchen McKay Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Family is always welcome during the family gathering, but feeding a house full of…
St. Stephen’s Quilting Circle: Creativity, Community, and Sisterhood
Top photo: Shela Motley puts the final touches on her first quilt. It is a vibrant reminder that creativity expands…
Detroit educators fight for release of students held by ICE
Nationwide, more than 65,700 people are in ICE custody, about three-quarters without criminal convictions. That includes at least 600 child…
Your plants probably need a wash — yes, a wash
A layer of dust on the leaves can limit a plant’s energy production. Photo by Silvia Marks/dpa/TNS BERLIN — It’s…