August 7, 2024

Harris picks running mate!

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 presidential race. Walz, known for his extensive

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness, Denying Relief to Millions of Borrowers 

Hopes for student loan relief have hit a roadblock as the Federal 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay halting the Department of

Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris’ VP Pick Established a George Floyd Remembrance Day in Minnesota

Walz’s leadership, particularly his response to the George Floyd tragedy, positions him as a crucial ally in Harris’s historic bid to become the first Black

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces $600 Million Gift to Historically Black Medical Schools

Bloomberg Philanthropies has made a groundbreaking $600 million donation to four historically Black medical schools as part of its Greenwood Initiative.

Federal judge dismisses Trump’s claims of political targeting by Biden Administration

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has dismissed former President Donald Trump’s claims of political targeting by the Biden administration, ruling that his defense lacks substantive

Study reveals shifts in economic mobility for Black and White Americans

“Homeownership strengthens our communities and can help individuals and families to build wealth over time,” said AJ Barkley, head of neighborhood and community lending for

ACLU launches major voter education campaign on abortion rights

The ACLU, along with the ACLU Voter Education Fund and ACLU of Wisconsin, is launching a $1.75 million voter education campaign focused on abortion rights

The Sporting Life: Summer Frist Fridays Edition

Frist Fridays A Fashion Finale’ is on August 23, celebrating the closing weekend of ‘Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous.’ Dress to impress for

Black Arts Bash Returns to Cheekwood August 17

Black Arts Bash returns to Cheekwood Saturday, August 17th, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m for a day filled with celebrations of Black art in

Kamala Harris ‘Definitely Earned It’ (DEI)

Her electoral record refutes that fact. The vice president didn’t just drop out of a coconut tree… She has worked for every office she has

Maintaining diverse federal judiciary

Both leaders fought for interests critical to the Black community during their respective terms in the White House.

Honor Sheila Jackson Lee’s memory – establish commission to “reach into the dark past and bring us into a brighter future”

She fought tirelessly for racial justice and equal opportunity, speaking up for those who too often go unheard.

Climate crisis is devastating Black communities; public transit is a solution

Black communities are bearing a disproportionate burden of environmental degradation, with climate change amplifying existing social and economic disparities.

A Quiet Place: Day One  (***1/2)

There was a certain magic in A Quiet Place (2018) and A Quiet Place, part II (2021), the first two films in this franchise.

‘Every Student Known’ — new song by students reflects MNPS’s mission, mantra

MNPS students created the song "Every Student Known," reflecting the district's mission, with a video and documentary showcasing their work, now available on streaming services

Faith of A Mustard Seed

A reflection on the intersection of biblical knowledge, American history, and slavery, emphasizing the contradictions in the founding fathers' ideals and the ongoing search for