Trump Administration Expands ICE’s Ability To Detain Legal Refugees In Latest Memo
The Department of Homeland Security has broadened its authority to detain legal refugees who have not yet obtained green cards, citing national security concerns and the need to ensure refugees undergo additional screening.
A Partial Government Shutdown Has Hit The Department Of Homeland Security. Here’s What That...
The Department of Homeland Security is facing a partial government shutdown due to a lack of funding, but most of its employees will remain on the job, though many won't get paid until the lapse ends, and the public likely won't notice much of a change.
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Brewing A Health Care Crisis In The U.S., Doctors Warn
Health care providers are warning that the presence of ICE agents in health care settings is creating a barrier to care, causing a decline in patient numbers and potentially having lasting impacts on the health of communities.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Was A Civil Rights Titan Who Upended Politics
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and former presidential candidate, dedicated his life to fighting for social justice, economic security, and human rights, and was a tireless advocate for the poor, marginalized, and downtrodden.
Citing Orwell’s ‘1984,’ Judge Orders Trump Administration To Return Slavery Exhibits Removed From Philadelphia...
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to return a long-standing exhibit on slavery to Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, ruling that the government does not have the power to dissemble and disassemble historical truths.
100 Quilts Honor Black History And Underground Railroad Stories
The African American Sewcial Threaders Guild has created an exhibit at the Chesapeake Central Library featuring 100 quilts that tell the stories of Black resilience, freedom, and cultural preservation from the Underground Railroad and beyond.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Pioneering Civil Rights Activist And Racial ‘Pathfinder,’ Dies At 84
Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84, leaving a legacy of social justice and a more progressive Democratic Party.
As The Federal Surge Draws Down, Minneapolis’ Muslim Community Is Hopeful Ramadan Will Inspire...
Minneapolis' Muslim community is preparing for Ramadan amidst the fear and disruption caused by the federal immigration crackdown, with local leaders and businesses hoping the holy month will bring healing and recovery.
Justice Department Lists Hundreds Of Prominent People Named In Epstein Files In Letter To...
The Department of Justice released a list of "politically exposed persons" in the millions of files related to its probes into Jeffrey Epstein, including presidents, business leaders, government officials, and cultural icons, to Congress.
Turning Pages Into Power: Black History Amplified Through Mobile Bookstore, Virtual Club
Two women in central Indiana are using books to celebrate Black history, culture and joy all year long, with Natalie Pipkin launching the Black WorldSchoolers Mobile Bookstore and DeAndra Beard-Ingram launching the virtual book club Reading Beyond Racism.
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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.
