Supreme Court Rejects Alabama’s Attempt To Avoid Creating A Second Black Majority Congressional District
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency bid from Alabama, setting the stage for a new congressional map likely to include a second Black majority district to account for the state’s 27% Black population.
U.S. Health Care Workers Face Elevated Risk Of Suicide, New Study Finds
Compared with people who don’t work in the medical field, health care workers face an increased risk of suicide, especially registered nurses, health care support workers and health technicians, according to a new study.
Social Security Payments Will Continue If The Government Shuts Down
It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will not be able to pass the 12 appropriation bills that fund federal agencies before the new fiscal year starts on October 1. If that happens, many federal operations will come to a halt and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed.
AFT Leader Fedrick Ingram Talks Teaching Truth In Schools
The American Federation of Teachers leader Fredick Ingram says we need activism and political pressure to ensure schools teach Black history.
The Power of Black Unity A Focus During Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Caucus
"The Picture of The Power of Black Unity: Black Sisters and Brothers Standing Together,” left participants from all over the country in various age demographics motivated and ready to make change in their communities. NewsVision reporter Kiara Patterson has the story.
Why Biden’s Climate Corps Needs To Prioritize Black Youth
Activists want Biden's Climate Corps program to correct the injustices of the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps, which provided jobs but excluded Black folks.
Attorney For Alabama Band Director Arrested After Football Game Says Tasing Was Unacceptable And...
The Alabama band director who was arrested after refusing to stop his band’s performance at a high school football game is grappling with the aftermath of being tased by police, which his attorney says was unacceptable and left students traumatized.
People, Purpose And Parties At The CBCF-ALC This Week
African-American leaders from across the spectrum of politics, business and faith will gather in Washington DC this week for the 52nd Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Weekend that runs from September 20-24th.
15% Of Youth In The Us Were Treated For Mental Health Disorders In 2021
The kids are not OK. A growing portion of today's youth are reporting that they struggle with mental health disorders.
Alabama Band Director Tased And Arrested After High School Football Game For Refusing To...
A band director was tased and arrested after he disregarded police requests to stop his band’s performance following a high school football game, according to a Birmingham Police Department spokesperson.
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Morehouse College Might Halt Graduation ‘on The Spot’ If There Are...
Morehouse College President David A. Thomas said Thursday he would shut down commencement ceremonies “on the spot” rather than allow police to remove student protesters in zip ties during President Joe Biden’s graduation speech.
