How A Juliana Stratton Win In Illinois Could Make History In The U.S. Senate
If elected, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton would join Sens. Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester to become the third Black woman to serve in the Senate, marking a historic moment for Black women in American politics.
‘There Is a Cost to Telling the Truth.’ But Georgia Fort Is Undeterred
Georgia Fort, a Minnesota journalist, was arrested for covering a protest and reflects on the importance of the Black press in keeping the U.S. honest about its history and standing up to power.
Why The Trump Administration Is Easing Sanctions On Certain Iranian Oil Stockpiles
The Trump administration is making a desperate push to secure every available barrel of oil, even if it means lifting sanctions on Iran, in order to contain the skyrocketing price of oil and gas caused by the war.
The White House Just Laid Out How It Wants To Regulate A.I.
The White House released a national artificial intelligence legislative framework to prevent states from enacting their own laws and enforce the Trump administration's light-touch approach to AI regulation.
TSA Officers Are The Latest Aviation Workers To Be Used As ‘Political Pawns.’ They...
TSA employees have been going without pay for over a month due to a lack of funding, with lawmakers blaming each other for the situation and the workers being used as political pawns in the process.
Extraordinary, Climate Change-Fueled Heat Wave Envelops The West With Mounting Consequences
An extreme heat wave is expected to hit the Western US over the next two weeks, potentially breaking records for the month of March due to the effects of climate change.
The Reality Of Being One Of 600,000 Black Women Out Of Work
An Atlanta-based social media manager shares her experience being laid off while on medical leave amid high unemployment for Black women.
Rev. Al Sharpton Joins NYC Museum’s Call To Stop Next-Door Construction After Underground Railroad...
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad, and a proposed eight-story building next door could put the museum in danger.
TSA Workers Grapple With Loss Of First Paycheck: ‘I Don’t Want To Depend On...
TSA employees are struggling to make ends meet during the government shutdown, with many having to borrow money to cover basic expenses and some even tapping into their retirement accounts, while airports are seeing longer security lines due to increased absences.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Given Royal Homegoing Celebration
Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden, along with other notable figures, paid tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at a public funeral, celebrating his life and legacy of fighting for equality and justice.
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Vigil Held For Javits Frimpong, 15-Year-Old Who Was Gunned Down In...
Tributes continue to grow for Javits Frimpong, the 15-year-old who was shot and killed on his way to school in the Bronx last week.
