Carol Moseley Braun, America’s First Black Woman Senator, Pens ‘Trailblazer’ Memoir
'Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics,' the book details Braun’s list of 'firsts.'
The first Black woman senator, Carol Moseley Braun, released her memoir on June 24, which recounts her journey as a history maker.
Titled “Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics,” the book details Moseley Braun’s life of “firsts.” The trailblazer made history on the local level in Illinois, the national level in Congress, and eventually on the international level, working with the federal government. Moseley Braun was more than the first Black woman in the Senate. She was also the first Black person elected to an executive position in Cook County, Illinois. Additionally, she was the first U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand.
Published by Hanover Square Press, “Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics” gives insight into Moseley Braun’s early activist roots. The history maker came from humble beginnings to reach high levels.
“Born into a family with a history of civil rights activism and military service dating back to the Civil War, Moseley Braun talks about her childhood in racially segregated Chicago to the present, including marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., running for president as the lone woman in a field of men, and fostering surprising friendships throughout her storied career, from Joe Biden to Hillary Clinton.”
This is a fun Black History Month reminder that there's been one black female US Senator ever, Carol Moseley Braun. pic.twitter.com/B4fK1RhdF3
Moseley Braun spoke with NPR about her role in Congress and the challenges that arise when one is a trailblazer.
“I was kind of the duckbill platypus of the Senate in the sense that I was not only a woman, I am Black, too. So you put those things together. And what you have is a set of expectations that border on the unreasonable, that border on the trailblazing and the groundbreaking, if you will. And so I did my very best to live up to those expectations. But it was not always possible,” she said.
Nelly Continues To Deny He’s Pro-Trump–Says a Performance Isn’t An Endorsement
Nelly claims people on the internet changed the narrative.
Nelly continues to refute claims that he is a Trump supporter. The Grammy-winning rapper is currently on a press run for his new reality show “Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together.”
While appearing on the “Ebro In The Morning” podcast, he made clear that collecting a check does not equate to an endorsement. Nelly says he took exception to all the speculation that he was a Trump supporter for performing at a Trump inauguration event. Additionally, Nelly believes people in the internet age prefer to spin tales as opposed to listening to his words.
“See, this is what I’m saying. Where did you get pro-Donald? What you had was ‘respect for office,” he said. “And it’s great how people spin narratives to things that I think best fit whatever they’re against. You know what I’m saying? Instead of giving a brother the exact fundamentals of what he did, what he said. Nobody’s doing that anymore.”
Nelly makes it clear that he’s not pro Donald Trump despite performing at his inauguration ball. 📸/🎥: Getty Images @HOT97pic.twitter.com/MZExmJIX8h
Nelly was not the only celebrity facing backlash for lending their talents to the Trump administration. Snoop Dogg was also called out in Black media for his attendance at an Inaugural Crypto Ball in Trump’s honor. Snoop has long championed cryptocurrency and, in the past, had been very anti-Trump.
In May, Snoop spoke about his presence at the event. The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper said he is still baffled by the “hate.” He sees his short time at the event as a great trade-off. Gains from his participation outweigh any perceived criticism.
“No. I call it 30 for 30. I DJ’d at the Crypto Ball for what, 30 minutes? Made a whole bunch of money, made a lot of relationships to help out the inner city and the community and teach financial literacy and crypto in a space that it don’t exist.”
“That’s 30 minutes” he continued. “30 years, Snoop Dogg been doing great things for the community, building, showing up, standing up for the people, making it happen, being all I can be. But which one is it? 30 for 30. 30 minutes or 30 years?”
Yelp’s ‘Black-Owned’ Tag Was Meant To Help — In Detroit, It’s Doing The Opposite, Finds Report
Yelp review that mentioned 'Black-owned' due to the implementation of the tag coincided with a reduction in overall ratings.
Yelp’s introduction of a “Black-owned” tag for its listings coincides with a decline in ratings for the Detroit area, according to a new report.
The introduction of the tag seemingly increased visibility for Black-owned establishments, The Conversation reported. More reviews mentioning Black ownership were posted. Yet, the influx of reviews coincided with a reduction in overall ratings in Detroit.
Local and non-local users who acknowledged Black ownership in the reviews tend to leave a lower rating, with an average of 3.03 stars. Patrons who indicated no awareness of the owner’s race left higher reviews, with an average rating of 3.78. In Detroit, Black-owned restaurants saw a slight decrease in their star ratings. Those businesses went from an average of 3.91 stars to 3.88 after the introduction of the tag.
Researchers Mathew Bui and Cameron Moy gathered 250,000 surveys from the Detroit and Los Angeles areas. Then, identifying the mention of “Black-owned” reviews, they were able to narrow their field of scope.
The study’s originators believe the outcome stems from Yelp’s user-based dynamics. Yelp is largely used by primarily white, educated, and affluent customers. The study suggests that increased visibility for Black-owned businesses may have produced more “cross-cultural” interactions. This sometimes led to reviews referencing slow and rude service.
Researchers stress that digital interventions, despite good intentions, are not universally beneficial and can sometimes inadvertently worsen existing dynamics. Although Bui and Moy’s general research suggests trends began in 2020, the trend of Black businesses lagging persists today.
On June 28, the State of Black Business report revealed that, reviews aside, Black businesses are struggling. Despite the initial 30% rise in Black businesses from 2018 to 2021, Black businesses are being shut out. Black businesses are less likely to receive venture capital investment; in 2023, only 0.5% of venture capital funding went to Black founders, according to the National Urban League.
With the active and targeted dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Black businesses are struggling financially. Yelp’s attempt to highlight those businesses has seemingly backfired, adding to the already difficult path owners face.
Son Of U.S. Soldier Left Without Citizenship, Deported To Jamaica
ICE and DHS declined to comment on these specific allegations.
Jermaine Thomas, whose very citizenship was once the subject of a U.S. Supreme Court case a decade ago, was forcibly removed from the United States last week and deported to Jamaica—a nation he had never seen—leaving him unequivocally stateless. Thomas, born on a U.S. Army base in Germany to a U.S. citizen father who served nearly two decades in the military, now faces a desolate future without a recognized nationality.
“I’m looking out the window on the plane, and I’m hoping the plane crashes and I die,” Thomas confided to The Chronicle from a hotel in Kingston, Jamaica, of his despair. He was reportedly shackled at his wrists and ankles during the journey to this unfamiliar land.
According to court documents, Thomas is not a citizen of Germany, where he was born in 1986, nor of the United States, despite his father’s extensive service. He also holds no citizenship in Jamaica, his father’s birth country.
Thomas’s perplexing status stems from his birth abroad to a military parent, a legal grey area that led to his case reaching the nation’s highest court. The complexities of his origins ultimately led to his expulsion from the country he had known, despite his father’s sacrifice.
His harrowing odyssey, he recounted, began with an eviction in Killeen, Texas, a locale approximately an hour north of Austin. To expedite the removal of his belongings, he transferred them to his front yard, accompanied by his rottweiler, Miss Sassy Pants, whose leash was secured to a pole.
Killeen Police arrived, reportedly responding to a call about the dog. Thomas claimed he was arrested for suspected trespassing, a misdemeanor, after refusing to identify himself without being told the reason for police presence. Killeen Police corroborated his arrest for suspected trespassing, stating no other charges were filed.
Transported to Bell County Jail, Thomas said a court-appointed lawyer advised he could face an eight-month incarceration if he opted for a trial. After approximately 30 days, which led to the termination of his janitorial job, Thomas signed paperwork for conditional release. However, instead of regaining his freedom, he was transferred to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Waco, Texas, then quickly moved to an ICE detention camp in Conroe.
Thomas stated he endured two and a half months of detention in Conroe, grappling with a lack of clarity regarding his case. A deportation officer, he alleged, repeatedly informed him his case was “very unique” and had been escalated to “Washington, D.C.”
“You keep explaining to me that I’m being detained in suspended custody, in detention, but if I don’t have a release day and I don’t get to see a judge, that’s pretty much a life sentence,” Thomas articulated, conveying his profound frustration.
Feeling a palpable lack of progress, Thomas said he contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to formally report what he perceived as unlawful detention. His case, he claimed, only grew more convoluted thereafter. A guard informed him of an impending release, providing him with a mesh bag for his personal effects, including paperwork from his citizenship case and a non-functional phone.
Thomas was then escorted to a room populated by Spanish speakers, where he learned from one man that they were all slated for deportation to Nicaragua. “So I get to banging on the door, and I’m like: Hey, why am I in here with them?” Thomas recounted, his voice rising in incredulity. At that moment, Thomas resolved that should officers instruct him to place his hands behind his back, he would steadfastly refuse. “I thought, I’m not gonna do it,” he affirmed. “I’m gonna refuse to do it: Respectfully, I don’t mean to be a problem or anything like that, but you’re not gonna just kidnap me and traffic me across the lands and international lines and deport me like I’ve been seeing y’all do on the news.”
The Back of the Airbus: A Desolate Arrival
Tanya Campbell, a fellow deportee, observed his arrival in Jamaica. While Jamaica was a country Thomas had never physically stepped foot in, and his presence there, as she candidly put it, was due to his “appearance,” at least the prevalent language was English.
Campbell, a Jamaican native, had been incarcerated for manslaughter in New York. Upon her recent release, ICE detained her, and on May 29, she stated she was among approximately 100 individuals transported to a waiting plane on a Miami tarmac, their destination, Kingston.
At the airport, as she disembarked a van and was shackled, Campbell observed Thomas encircled by between eight and 10 officers. He was the last to board the aircraft, a moment she described as resembling “a walk of shame.” He was positioned in the very last row, flanked by officers, which led her to infer that he was a fugitive. Thomas recalled his seat in the 31st row.
The landing itself felt “bizarre, too real,” he said, as “everyone just got up and got off the plane” in what he termed a “stampede.” Thomas remained in the last row, observing. He recounted an ICE officer boarding the plane and audibly stating, “I don’t have records for more than half of these people. There’s something wrong.”
ICE and DHS declined to comment on these specific allegations.
Thomas now faces an uncertain future in Jamaica. He finds local inhabitants difficult to comprehend, particularly those who speak Patois, a dialect unfamiliar to him. He lacks knowledge on how to secure employment. Furthermore, he is unaware whether the Jamaican or U.S. government is subsidizing his hotel accommodations or for how long, and he harbors profound questions concerning the very legality of his presence in the country.
U.S. Tells 500,000 Haitians To Self-Deport — Despite Warnings Haiti Is On The Brink Of Collapse
Just days after the U.S. State Department warned Americans against traveling to Haiti due to extreme violence and instability, the Trump administration announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for more than 500,000 Haitian nationals.
Just days after the U.S. State Department warned Americans against traveling to Haiti due to extreme violence and instability, the Trump administration—led by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem—announced it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 500,000 Haitian nationals. The administration has recommended that those affected begin the process of self-deportation.
According to The Guardian, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security claimed that “the environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home.” The statement came alongside the announcement that Haitians will lose their TPS on Sept. 2.
The spokesperson continued, “This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that temporary protective status is actually temporary.”
DHS claims Haiti is “safe enough” to end TPS, but the State Dept warns Americans not to travel due to kidnappings and crime. The Trump Admin is actively lying to justify ending TPS amid a deadly humanitarian crisis.
— Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) June 27, 2025
This is an act of policy violence that could literally be a death sentence.
We should NOT be deporting anyone to a nation still dealing with a grave humanitarian crisis like Haiti.
I stand with our Haitian neighbors and urge the Trump Administration to reverse course. https://t.co/ENwkJ1EB6T
— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) June 27, 2025
Conditions in Haiti are worsening by the hour.
The Trump Admin’s decision to terminate TPS for Haitians, including thousands who call Florida home, is a cruel, reckless move that puts lives in danger and turns our back on Haitian American families fleeing violence and chaos. https://t.co/Us64GwhJ27
The decision to end TPS for Haitians is rooted in racism and xenophobia, not fact. Conditions in Haiti remain dire, a position shared by Trump’s own @StateDept. America must remain a refuge for those in need. Call your federal representative today and urge them push back. https://t.co/EOB8iAkQNi
This declaration comes a few months after Al Jazeera reported that Haiti is approaching a “point of no return” in its efforts to get a handle on the gang violence that has rocked the island nation in the wake of instability that has gripped the country since the 2021 assassination of its president, Jovenel Moïse.
In April, Maria Isabel Salvador, the UN Special Representative to Haiti, warned the UN Security Council that Haiti was approaching a dire point in its response to escalating waves of gang violence, citing reports of a cholera outbreak, gender-based violence, and the fast deterioration of security in the country.
“As gang violence continues to spread to new areas of the country, Haitians experience growing levels of vulnerability and increasing skepticism about the ability of the state to respond to their needs,” Salvador told the UN Security Council in April.
She continued, “Haiti could face total chaos,” adding in an assertion that aid and support for the international force that was deployed in order to help calm rampant gang violence was desperately needed to avoid that fate. The effort has, to this point, been undermanned and remains insufficient to address Haiti’s security needs.
“I urge you to remain engaged and answer the urgent needs of the country and its people,” Salvador warned.
The international community, including groups like the Florida Immigrant Coalition and its executive director, Tessa Petit, a Haitian immigrant, was skeptical of the declaration issued by the DHS and the Trump administration. Petit called it “a lie” in her statement to Newsweek.
“I’m still in shock, but I’m totally disgusted. This is a complete lie, stating that the situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home. This is a lie. We also know that TPS is not just based on environmental issues. It’s also based on political unrest in the country. There are areas of Haiti that still have not recovered from the (2010) earthquake. This is honestly a complete lie and there has to be a way to stop this administration from sending people to their deaths,” Petit said.
According to the U.S. Department’s own warnings about Haiti, “Crimes involving firearms are common in Haiti. They include robbery, carjackings, sexual assault, and kidnappings for ransom. Kidnapping is widespread, and U.S. citizens have been victims and have been hurt or killed … Mob killings and assaults by the public have increased, including targeting those suspected of committing crimes.”
In light of this warning, it is unclear exactly what criteria the Trump administration used, if any, to arrive at the conclusion that Haiti has reached a point in its recovery where it is suitable for its former residents to return to the country.
This prompted a response from Democratic politicians, like Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), who stated on social media that the actions of the Trump administration amounted to a deliberate act of cruelty.
“DHS claims Haiti is ‘safe enough’ to end TPS, but the State Dept warns Americans not to travel due to kidnappings and crime. The Trump Admin is actively lying to justify ending TPS amid a deadly humanitarian crisis. This is a deliberate act of cruelty,” Rep. Frost wrote.
How Ample Succession Planning Tips Can Help Ensure Long Life For Black Businesses
Black businesses should make succession planning a priority alongside boosting revenue and adding customers.
Helping to ensure business longevity and preparing for a smooth leadership transition are among the reasons owners of Black small businesses (SMBs) should consider succession planning.
Trimming the chance of disrupting operations, creating wealth for the next generation, and lessening the risk of closure are other factors why entrepreneurs should explore such a plan.
The need to act now instead of later is high because the lack of succession planning can impact financial security for families, disrupt wealth transfer, and prevent asset accumulation. In fact, some experts suggest business owners establish a plan several years before starting the process.
Still, succession planning is often ignored by small business owners, including Black entrepreneurs, observers say. With a business often being the largest asset for many proprietors, including family-owned businesses, it should get the same priority as increasing revenue or boosting all customer relationships to help spur and sustain growth.
Data show over 65% of small business owners plan to retire in the next two years. Without a set succession plan, a large number of these firms around for decades could disappear sooner. The data also reveal that just 30% of small businesses successfully sell, meaning 70% don’t have a buyer or an uncertain future path.
An entrepreneur and author, Karla Trotman succeeded her parents in 2020 as the owner of Electro Soft Inc. in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. She acquired the business that labels itself the nation’s largest Black-owned electronics manufacturing and engineering firm.
Trotman, the firm’s president and CEO, offered BLACK ENTERPRISE some tips for others contemplating business succession.
She noted that studies show that 70% of Black Americans don’t have an estate plan, let alone a business succession plan. “That means that we aren’t doing the bare minimum to handle our personal affairs upon death.”
Brian Ford, wealth management advisor with Northwestern Mutual, shared by email that when he talks with Black business owners, it’s clear that the business often represents more than just a source of income. It reflects years of effort, personal sacrifice, and pride in building something that matters.
“Succession planning gives you a way to protect everything you’ve built and make sure it continues to grow,” he says.
A life insurance and financial services giant, Northwestern Mutual offers wealth management services that include guidance for business owners.
When a succession plan is in place, banks, clients, and suppliers gain confidence in the stability of the business, Ford says. It shows the business is well-run and focused on the future. That kind of planning supports better access to financing and smoother relationships with vendors.
Her firm has 30 workers and a seven-figure annual revenue.
Trotman’s book includes “breadcrumbs to allow others to take the proper steps to close the wealth gap within their families through such means as business ownership.” She says the book shows that not planning for wealth transfer can cost families far more than planning ahead.
Trotman says she had one of the best succession planning experiences that a next-generation owner could have by working directly with her father for 11 years, including running the company for three of those years, which “provided the perfect on-ramp for me.”
She left a corporate career to become the successor. She was a new mother, and her legacy took on a new meaning for her. “Now that I am creating my succession plan, I must consider various scenarios, one of which would give my two boys the same runway of time that I had,” she says.
With her knowledge limited at the time, she sought advice from fellow business owners who introduced her to private wealth management. “They not only manage your investments but also have a suite of services that support business owners,” she says. “It was a world I was unaware of.”
For business owners planning to pass on the baton, Trotman says family dynamics get tough with death, divorce, remarriage, and stepchildren, so make your wishes known early. Have plans to save the business. For instance, if the owner dies unexpectedly, does the family have sufficient funds to pay the taxes and navigate the costly probate process? Determine if the firm will be sold to a buyer who does not see it as an emergency sale and does not offer full value. Will the business have to close?
If you have multiple children, Trotman advises doing an assessment to see who is best suited to run the company. “The wrong person can easily destroy the business and its value,” she says. Be mindful that the owner may be too deeply embedded in the company’s processes. That shows the company is overly reliant on the owner, and new processes need to be developed.”
Trotman’s bottom line: “The family legacy will end without proper planning. The process is not intuitive, and the risk of failure is high.”
Ford stressed that legacy carries a deep meaning for a lot of the Black entrepreneurs he works with. “It’s about making sure that the values behind the business continue to shape the future. A good plan supports that vision in a clear and practical way.”
And because succession touches so many areas, he says working with the right advisors is key.
“A financial advisor can help bring together the legal, tax, and financial pieces so the plan works when it’s needed,” Ford adds. “That kind of support helps keep the business strong and prepares the next leader to succeed.”
Irv Gotti Honored At Hot 97 Summer Jam During Black Music Month
The hip-hop event was powered by the Black Promoters Collective
The Summer season in the tri-state area kicked off with the annual Hot 97 Summer Jam on Friday, June 20, with a tribute to Murder Inc.’s Capo Irv Gotti. In its 31st year, the hip-hop event, powered by the Black Promoters Collective, continues to draw crowds and delight audiences. The 2025 lineup brought JaRule, Gunna, Glorilla, Kash Doll, Jim Jones, and Meek Mill to Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center stage—among others like A Boogie and Muni Long. Fans even got a dose of Jada Kiss. The Yonkers rapper blessed the building with his presence and mic with his verse off the track “I’m From New York” alongside JaRule.
Cash Cobain hit the stage with hits like “Fisherr” and “Slizzy,” and introduced Zeddy Will to perform “Get Jiggy.” The set was brief but filled with high energy and followed by Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz, who graced the stage with an amazing dance crew. Ayra Starr performed “Rush” and “Bloody Samaritan,” and got some good audience engagement as they performed some ad-libs to her song. Masicka followed Asake with a surprise performance, giving a live presentation of what it’s like behind the doors of Magic City–if you know, you know.
The highlight of the night was a tribute to Murder Inc. hitmaker and Founder Irv Gotti. Irving Lorenzo died Feb. 5 of a stroke after a lengthy battle with diabetes. Gotti was the engine behind Ja Rule’s solo career and singer Ashanti’s early success. Gotti produced hits for artists such as Jay-Z, DMX, Jennifer Lopez, Lloyd, Fat Joe, and others. A montage of Gotti’s life was shared with concertgoers. It included pictures of Irv, his parents, friends, and artists from his record label.
The Irv Gotti tribute included a throwback roster of Murder Inc. members from the early 2000s. As Deniece Williams’ classic song “Free” plays, the crowd was in shock when Mic Geronimo performed his song “Sh-t’s Real.” His performance was a special one. Ja Rule’s friends included Lloyd, Charli Baltimore, and Vita. Hope lingered. Fingers were crossed that maybe Ashanti would pop out to perform one song. Unfortunately, that did not happen.
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Nonetheless, what would Summer Jam be without Funkmaster Flex? New York City’s veteran DJ set the tone for the rest of the show with his turntable talent and ability to transition from one song to the next in a matter of seconds.
Jim Jones took the stage, performing songs with Juelz Santana, Rowdy Rebel, Bay Swagg, and Zeddy WIll again (it was an amazing night for him). As mics were cut from Jim Jones’ set, the Dipset rapper expressed that he gets dreams and nightmares when that happens. The next thing the crowd knows, Philly rapper Meek Mill is standing on stage, performing his hit song “Dreams and Nightmares,” not once but twice, with the audience so loud he didn’t need to rap a word.
Muni Long hit the stage at midnight to perform her songs: “Hrs & Hrs” and “Made for Me.” Glorilla followed and brought remarkable energy and choreography to perform a plethora of her hit songs: “TGIF,” “Yeah Glo!,” “Wanna Be,” and more. She brought life back to the audience for Gunna’s arrival. Gunna performs “Top Off,” “P Power,” “Pushin P,” and finished with “Fukumean.”
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie hits the stage at 2 am. His hits “Jungle” and “DTB” set the crowd off. Boogie’s songs “My Sh-t”, “Look Back At It,” and “Drowning” finished the night on a positive note.
All in all, Summer Jam was an eventful night filled with amazing performances and notable contributions to Black Music Month.
Future Enters The Fragrance Game With ‘SINSATIONAL,’ His New Scent For Women
It's the rapper's first venture in the fragrance field.
Recording artist and business owner Future has just recently released a women’s fragrance called SINSATIONAL.
According to The Source, the rapper has partnered with entrepreneur Stephanie “Ms. J” Jester to present to the world his new item called SINSATIONAL by Future.
“Sinsational by Future opens with a burst of luminous citrus and sparkling bergamot, awakening your senses with radiant freshness. Its heart reveals a captivating blend of soft jasmine, velvety rose, and elegant white florals, creating an aura of femininity and allure. The fragrance settles into a deeply sensual base of warm coumarin, creamy sandalwood, and subtle spiced clove, leaving a lasting impression of pure seduction and sophistication.”
The perfume was curated in France and has been described as being more than a fragrance, as the sensory experience is rooted in love, empowerment, and unapologetic femininity.
“SINSATIONAL is about owning your power, your beauty, and authenticity, no matter who you are and what you’ve been through,” Future said. “It’s about always rising to the occasion to be your best self.”
The campaign was created by Abesi Manyando, founder of 7thandlotus, a production company that produced the visuals along with Tiara Ma’rei.
“Sinsational is a captivating short film series that explores the entangled lives of characters as they collide through love, passion, desire, and self-discovery—sensual, heartwarming, and unforgettable,” a press release stated.
HipHopDX reported back in 2022 that the rapper applied for the name and product with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in September 2020. He eventually released a trailer for the perfume in May 2022, giving hip-hop fans a peek into his business venture at that time. Fast forward three years, and fans can get the item in their hands.
Jester, Future’s business partner, mother, and agent, also commented about the fragrance and what it represents.
“I wanted to create a fragrance that embodies everything women are—powerful, courageous, and radiant,” says Jester.
Anyone interested in the product can head over to the company’s website to place an order and to learn more about SINSATIONAL by Future. You can also subscribe to the mailing list to be kept abreast of the perfume and its offerings.
The injectable drug, nivolumab, will be administered to up to 15,000 patients. Approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the injectable will cut down on immunotherapy treatment times. Traditional immunotherapy is administered via intravenous drip over the course of an hour. Now, patients will receive the benefits of the “jab” in under 5 minutes. The injectable is suitable for 15 different cancers, including lung, bowel, kidney, bladder, oesophageal, skin, and head and neck cancer.
NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Cancer, Professor Peter Johnson, spoke to The Guardian about the benefits of the new treatment, with the service being available to more patients being the most notable advantage.
“Immunotherapy has already been a huge step forward for many NHS patients with cancer, and being able to offer it as an injection in minutes means we can make the process far more convenient,” he said.
Immunotherapy is a vital tool in fighting cancer. The jab, as well as intravenous therapy, binds to the protein PD-1. The binding of the protein blocks cancer from attacking the body’s healthy T-cells. Swift administration of medication can presumably aid in the healing process. In turn, the quicker cells are blocked from mutating in the body, the slower the progression of cancer.
Naser Turabi, the director of evidence and implementation at Cancer Research UK, says the science community is in the “golden age” of research. He hopes the English government seizes the opportunity to be leaders in the field of cancer prevention and care.
“The government has the opportunity to build on this with the upcoming national cancer plan for England, which must provide investment and reform for the NHS in order to get more cutting-edge treatments and technologies to patients as quickly as possible,” Turabi said to The Guardian.
This initiative follows the successful introduction of another rapid cancer jab, Phesgo, in 2021, which has similarly cut breast cancer treatment times. The new injection comes at no additional cost to the NHS.
Southern University Adds Digital Media Arts Program While Campus Gets Upgrade
And the changes are coming soon.
Southern University is updating its course offerings and campus.
On Tuesday, June 24, Baton Rouge, Louisianab-based HBCU announced a new digital media arts program, which will offer education and training in recording arts, visual arts, motion graphics, digital screen arts production, digital performance fusion, and sports production.
The program will start in the upcoming fall semester.
“You can expect to walk into a lab, walk into a classroom, and expect to see an environment that reflects what they will be going into once they leave,” Darrell Roberson, co-director of the program, told WBRZ. “If you’re a performance major—that actor or actress can work with that digital media arts student, or if you need music, they can go to recording arts students.”
Southern University is launching a new bachelor's program in digital media arts this fall — combining creativity, technology, and storytelling.
Along with a new program, the school’s campus will get some new additions, including a Global Innovation and Welcome Center. The campus will also add a public safety building, an outdoor classroom, an amphitheater, and a Learning Lobby.
“When they bring in new students to look at the campus, and they see the activity, activity breeds excitement, activity breeds collaboration, activity breeds activity, right? So, they see the university doing those kinds of things, I think it makes them want to become a part of that,” Kenneth Dawson, assistant director of facility planning at Southern University, told WAFB 9.
The creation of the digital arts program and the added space are right on time. Along with its famous band, the Human Jukebox, the school is racking up wins in the arts. A group of students won a 2025 Emmy for The Hidden Sport, a documentary that highlights the Human Jukebox and its longstanding contribution to sports and culture.
Students should be able to enjoy the welcome center and amphitheater by the end of the year; the other big projects, such as the STEM and business building, should be finished in 2027, according to WAFB 9.
