Multnomah County's Preschool for All program could reach universal coverage years ahead of its original 2030 goal, as new population projections show the county will need about 8,000 preschool seats to provide free preschool to every 3- and 4-year-old whose family wants it.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley announced federal job guarantee legislation at the CBC Foundation's conference, highlighting racial unemployment gaps and financial pressures on Black families. Panelists discussed how Black women's unemployment affects household income, health coverage, and children, while emphasizing community resilience and systemic policy failures requiring urgent action.

Mahershala Ali has said he’s moved on from the “Blade” reboot, making it another MCU project that’s fallen by the wayside. Black fans are asking whether Black characters are being purposely neglected and sidelined.