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“Winter is coming” is more than an iconic meme from “Game of Thrones.” Colder, harsher weather is the reality for my friends and me in New York City. As seasons change, so can moods, feelings and mental health. Seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is brought on with changing seasons, usually starting in the fall and oftentimes lasting through the winter, according to the Cleveland Clinic.  While Mental Health America reports people aged 20 through 30 exper

Art Tatum’s mesmerizing dexterity guided his fingers over the pearly keys faster than shooting stars across the sky. His unique style made him one of the most innovative pianists in history. Tatum’s riveting velocity, daring improvisational spirit, and insane flying rhythms mesmerized anyone in his presence including some of his music contemporaries. His technical brilliance restructured the voicings of jazz piano. 

In the annals of haute couture, few experiences rival what Sandi Bass recalls from her own journey. She tells of Hubert de Givenchy surrounding himself with six Black women in his inner circle of muses and of how she, a girl from Nashville, twirled in a Paris salon wearing a gown that fit so perfectly that her being in that place and time felt like destiny.

This article is about Toledo producing a “Boss Lady,” Dionne Phillips. Boss Lady is a colloquial term for a woman who is confident, assertive, and in control of her professional and personal life. The term implies strength, independence, and success. It’s used to describe someone positive, determined, creative, resilient and who inspires others. All attributes that describe Dionne.

As I stepped into the buzzing conference hall, alive with energy and voices, my attention was immediately captured by a young woman across the room. She was in her early twenties, vibrant and magnetic—an unmistakable presence. With a dazzling smile and an infectious spirit, she moved through the crowd like a burst of light...

The 419NATL is a reunion of former Toledoans who come together the first weekend in August each year to network, socialize, celebrate each other, and reminisce about “the good ole days.”The founders of 419NATL, affectionately known as “The Committee,” are Stephen Pope, Myron Johnson, Kesha Allen, Angelo Byrd, and Matha Bryson

Like many cities across the United States, Atlanta is facing a growing homelessness crisis..

Mark A. Cummings is the founder and creator of Awalkonwater Entertainment, an independent film production company located in Columbus,...