by Cherie S. White | Aug 17, 2026
There’s nothing like a cocktail to wind down a busy week. For many people, though, cocktails are a no-no. Mocktails, cocktails sans the alcohol, are becoming wildly popular drinks. Even though they lack the liquor, mocktails a full of flavor, taste and fun. Give these...
by Cherie S. White | Aug 17, 2026
A native of Texas, Rafer Johnson was born in Hillsboro on August 18, 1934, and moved to California when he was in middle school. The family settled near Fresno in Kingsburg, where Rafer was an excellent athlete in football, baseball, basketball and track. One of the...
by Cherie S. White | Aug 17, 2026
Michael L. Lomax has been the face of the United Negro College Fund, a major advocacy organization for historically Black colleges and universities, for 24 years. Now the organization that represents private HBCUs is looking for its next president and CEO as Lomax...
by Catrina M. Craft | Aug 17, 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions among successful business owners is that reducing taxes requires aggressive tactics or questionable loopholes. In reality, the most effective tax strategies are often built on decisions that should have been made long before a tax...
by Willie Mciver | Aug 16, 2026
By definition, HOPE is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes. But in the Bible, HOPE is the confident expectation of what God has promised and its strength is in His faithfulness. Some people confuse HOPE with FAITH. They are...
by Cherie S. White | Aug 13, 2026
These are truly challenging times. And for many people, the pressure to function normally among so much uncertainty can be harmful to mental health.Read on for tips on how to stay sane and safe.-Get out and play. This may be one of the most important tools to staying...
