Happy Wednesday DW fam! It’s Black Music Month! And Carribean-American Heritage Month! Also Pride Month! And Men’s Mental Health Month! Plus, of course, it’s the month we celebrate Father’s Day! And Juneteenth!

So exciting! We have a lot of work to do to keep the ancestors dancing. And we can’t wait to share it all with you!

Top Stories for Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

IKYMI

Trump Is Ignoring St Louisโ€™s Devastating Tornado

President Trump has yet to declare a federal emergency for the recent tornado in St. [โ€ฆ]


Local


National

Under Trump, DEI Is a Target. These Black Economic Nonprofits Are Feeling the Heat

Nonprofit organizations focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion are concerned about the potential loss of funding and legal [โ€ฆ]


Spirituality

Churches Helping Region Recover, as Some Deal with Destruction

Churches and community organizations in St. Louis are coming together to provide immediate assistance to families affected by the tornado, [โ€ฆ]


Lifestyle / Food

The Most Popular Junk Food by State

Americaโ€™s favorite junk foods vary by state, with pizza, ice cream, and chocolate topping the list, while other states like Utah have the biggest sweet tooth, South Dakota loves chips, Nevada loves bubble tea, and [โ€ฆ]


Pride Month

Out, Black, and Unseen: What Itโ€™s Like to Be LGBTQIA+ at a Christian HBCU

The beauty of June is that it marks the halfway point of the year, especially for those in higher education. Spring classes have ended, graduation season is coming to a [โ€ฆ]


Money 101: Part 4

Money 101: Decoding the Economy: Supply, Demand, and the Money Game

Understanding how money works is key to making smart decisions, as it allows you to spot mistakes before others and build real wealth.


Business

Under Trump, DEI Is a Target. These Black Economic Nonprofits Are Feeling the Heat

Nonprofit organizations focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion are concerned about the potential loss of funding and legal ramifications due to the Trump administrationโ€™s targeting of DEI initiatives, but are [โ€ฆ]


Finance

Sponsored

How To Manage The High Costs Of Leasing or Buying a Vehicle

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

By Renee Horne, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer for Chase Auto at JPMorganChase Car prices may be [โ€ฆ]


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