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WASHINGTON –Authorities identified the man who fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday night as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California. Officers took him into custody after the shooting began near the event’s security screening area just after 8:30 p.m. Investigators say Allen put together a long firearm in […]
Professor Keisha Blain explains how the federal government is being weaponized to continually erase Black History from public spaces.
For more than a century, Black media has been the heartbeat of Black storytelling in America. Long before headlines, broadcasts, or timelines existed, our stories lived through oral tradition. History was passed from elders to children in living rooms, churches, barbershops, and community gatherings. These spoken narratives preserved culture, survival, and resistance at a time […]
OREM, UT.–Political activist and media personality Charlie Kirk has reportedly been shot at a Turning Point rally at Utah Valley University near Provo. Video posted on social media appears to show Kirk being shot in the neck. According to the Deseret News in Salt Lake City, it happened during a Q-and-A with students. Other footage […]
Now, despite drops in youth crime and on the heels of Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary, Trump has asserted control in D.C. and encouraged law enforcement to “knock the hell” out of young people “because it is the only language they understand.” I’ve worked with youth for 15 years, and I know our young people to understand the language of care. They can feel that care when we end the criminalization of our children, and pass legislation like the People’s Response Act [summerlee.house.gov], which offers tangible opportunities and solutions to help our children by including funding for workforce development, mentorship, and afterschool programs. Here in New Orleans, we need compassionate adults to join It Takes a Village NOLA and pledge to provide the support young people need as we work to dismantle the systems that harm us.
The tech company Astronomer has been embroiled in a public relations crisis following a viral video from a Coldplay concert. CEO Andy Byron was captured on the stadium’s “kiss cam” embracing Kristin Cabot, the company’s Head of HR. The footage, which quickly spread across social media, showed the two executives reacting awkwardly when they realized […]
The White House announced that President Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition causing swelling in his lower legs. This diagnosis followed a comprehensive medical evaluation after mild swelling was noted. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that tests ruled out serious conditions like heart failure or deep vein […]
Top 10 Safest States To Live In The U.S. When choosing a place to call home, safety is often at the top of the list for individuals and families alike. But what defines a “safe” state? For many, it comes down to a combination of factors, including low crime rates, minimal natural disaster risks, and […]
Opinion: Dr. Stacey Patton makes the argument that the closure of Job Corps is "part of a larger strategy to erase poor, working-class youth from the fabric of America's future."
WASHINGTON–The office of former President Joe Biden confirmed on Sunday that he is being treated for prostate cancer. “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms. On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group […]
Dr. Cornel West will be the keynote speaker at Morehouse College's commencement. This alum believes that's a bad idea.
A new podcast, Altadena: After The Fire, will chronicle the road to recovery in Altadena, California as this community navigates the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.