How Villanova Shaped The New York Knicks’ Dominant Run To The NBA Finals
Villanova Wildcats alumni Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and Jalen Brunson could become the first trio of teammates to win both a college and NBA championship, should they lead the New York Knicks to the NBA title.
Another Mysterious Death Strikes A Nerve
Juliana Nzita, a 16-year-old Black teenager, was found hanging from a tree on church property in Charlotte, NC, and her death has sparked anger and suspicion due to its similarity to other unexplained hangings of Black people in the Deep South.
This Year’s World Cup Is Testing The Public Health Playbook
The FIFA World Cup is expected to bring millions of visitors to North America, posing a public health challenge due to the potential spread of infectious diseases such as measles, Ebola, and dengue, as well as other risks such as heat-related illness and drug overdoses.
Trump Administration Proposes Having All Federal Workers Sign NDAs
The White House is preparing a government-wide nondisclosure agreement aimed at curtailing federal workers' sharing of "confidential government information" to media organizations, which has been met with criticism from federal employee unions.
Amy Sherald Finds Her People
Amy Sherald's solo exhibition "American Sublime" celebrates Black figures and Black perspectives, and her portrait of Michelle Obama is one of the main draws of the exhibit, which is currently on its final stage of a 17-month national tour.
Oral Arguments Are Taking Forever. Supreme Court Justices Have Had Enough
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito have expressed concern over the length of the Supreme Court's oral arguments, which have been averaging 90 minutes in the current term, and have suggested looking into shortening them.
A Hunger Strike At An ICE Facility In New Jersey Has Spurred Protests. Here’s...
Protesters and DHS agents clashed outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in New Jersey, which has been the site of a hunger and labor strike by detainees due to allegedly inhumane conditions, leading to arrests of lawmakers and calls for oversight.
Jason Collins Opened A Door. Many LGBTQ Athletes Still Don’t Feel Safe Walking Through...
Jason Collins, the first active NBA player to come out as gay, passed away after battling stage 4 glioblastoma, and his legacy of advocating for LGBTQ inclusion in sports continues to inspire athletes and activists alike.
Emmett Till’s Cousin, Jim Crow Architect’s Great-Great-Great-Grandson Inspire Others With Friendship
Emmett Till's cousin and the great-great-great-grandson of the Jim Crow laws architect came together to share their friendship and inspire others to reach across racial lines.
Black Teens Face A Hidden Crisis Of Dating Violence
Black youth are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence, often misinterpreting controlling behaviors as love, and traditional methods of intervention often come too late, necessitating a focus on building trust and recognizing the harm.
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The Trump Administration Said It Would Prioritize Ending Mother-To-Child Hiv Transmission....
Dr. Theopista Masenge was at the hospital in Mbeya, Tanzania, rolling out new treatments for children with high HIV viral loads when she got the call: Stop work, now.
