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This week's new releases offer diverse musical styles, from hip-hop heavyweights to jazz-influenced cinematic soundscapes. HYFIN's must-listen albums of the week include Mustard's "Faith of a Mustard Seed," Rakim's "G.O.D.'s Network (Reb7rth)," Ice Spice's debut "Y2K!," and Slowly Rolling Camera's "Silver Shadow." Mustard Sows "Faith of a Mustard Seed" American record producer Mustard returns with his fourth studio album, "Faith of a Mustard Seed." This project marks Mustard's first release […]

Vice President Harris gets ready to speak to campaign staff at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., on Monday. Harris won the crucial backing of Democratic heavyweight Nancy Pelosi to lead the party against former President Donald Trump in November after President Biden's stunning exit from the 2024 race. As the endorsements stacked up, the 59-year-old Harris made her first public appearance since Biden's announcement in a ceremony at the […]

Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, reshaping industries and everyday life, a pressing question emerges:: How will this technology affect the Black communities in the United States? The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) has issued a white paper, "Exploring the Impact of AI on Black Americans: Considerations for the Congressional Black Caucus's Policy Initiatives."This paper, prepared by a group of […]

College Possible Wisconsin (CPW) has launched a statewide campaign to assist families with completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) applications. This initiative responds to technical issues and delays associated with the rollout of a new FAFSA application system. The FAFSA application is a key step for many Wisconsin families seeking higher education. Recent complications with the application system have created challenges for potential college students. CPW, an […]

President Joe Biden has stated the death of Sonya Massey, a young Black woman who lost her life during a police response to her call for assistance. The President expressed his condolences and called for the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. In his statement, President Biden noted that Massey "should be alive today." He emphasized the expectation that all Americans should be able to seek help […]