Thursday, May 29, 2025

Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils retire from the Army after a combined six decades, while raising 12 children

By Big Media Agency (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Lt. Cols. Leslie and Herbert Lorfils proudly announce their […]


The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. 47th president calls it racist and acts to end it

The 47th president’s move to end the bipartisan Digital Equity Act—a federal program providing […]


Get on the Boxx with our guests Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Lorfills and Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Lorfills as we discuss their over 6 decades of combined service in the United States Army and celebrate their upcoming retirement on May 30, 2025. Throughout their careers, the Lorfills have balanced demanding military duties while raising twelve children, relying on a strong community support network. Looking ahead, they are now transitioning into business ventures, including transformational speaking, holistic wellness, travel, and legacy building.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and the Joint Center release Black Policy Playbook

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have published […]


5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed

Five years after George Floyd’s murder, media coverage has shifted from initially emphasizing protest violence […]


Mental health leave from work: An option most people don’t know about

With rising awareness of workplace stress, mental health leave is emerging as a critical tool […]


Twanna Carter fought imposter syndrome— now she coaches others to overcome it

U.S. Army veteran Twanna Carter became a career coach to help Black women overcome imposter […]


Coppin State University announces new provost and vice president of academic affairs

Dr. Chanta M. Haywood has been appointed as Coppin State University’s new provost and vice […]


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