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Think That Write-Off is Harmless? The IRS Might Be Watching
Some tax deductions seem small—harmless, even. But in 2025, certain write-offs are catching the IRS’s attention more than ever. And if you’re not careful, that “harmless” deduction could be the very thing that triggers an audit. Here are three deductions under...
Wellness Check – 14 Evidence-Based Activities to Boost Mental Sharpness
Daily physical movement is vital to optimal health. But in our day-to-day life, we often forget about our brain fitness. No doubt that exercise is good for the brain, but there are many other activities you can engage in to stimulate mental sharpness.All of the...
Little Known Black History Fact – Black America 250: August 23, 1968-Black Soldiers Hold Sit-In at Fort Hood Military Base
On the morning of August 23, 1968, a group of Black soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas staged one of the largest acts of civil disobedience ever recorded among members of the United States military. Adopting the nonviolent tactics of the civil rights movement, the soldiers...
HBCU Corner – Paying It Forward for the Next Generation of HBCU Students
As part of Legacy Week on Martha’s Vineyard, the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) college fair and youth exposition was held at Union Chapel on Tuesday afternoon.The event was organized by Cynthia Bradshaw, an alumnus of Hampton College.“I...
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