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With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be a coronation for Biden now becomes an open contest in which nearly […]
Former President Donald Trump wants to bring back “stop and frisk,” a policing tactic that left a majority of Black and brown men who experienced it physically and mentally scarred and distrustful of law enforcement. After a lengthy legal battle, a federal judge in 2013 found it unconstitutional, essentially banning it. A key pillar of […]
Irondequoit Rep. Joe Morelle is part of a group of senior House Democrats calling on President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race. ABC reports Morelle joined Reps. Jerry Nadler, Mark Takano and Adam Smith to tell House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that Biden should no longer continue his campaign. ABC cited several […]
In the Brazilian Amazon, dozens of migrants are temporarily halting their journey to the U.S. due to President Joe Biden’s halt on asylum. Among them is Johany “Flaca” Rodríguez from Venezuela, who resides in a crowded, mosquito-infested shelter in Assis Brasil. Migrants like Rodríguez face challenging conditions, sleeping on dirty mattresses and eating basic meals. […]
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush money trial will be delayed after the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. The new date for the sentencing is September 18, after the Republican National and the convention runs from July 15 to 18. The Supreme Court ruling from Monday provides broad immunity for presidents, restricting […]
During the BET Awards, actress Taraji P. Henson emphasized the urgent need to understand “Project 2025” and its potential impacts under a possible second Trump presidency. This $22 million initiative by the conservative Heritage Foundation outlines significant policy changes for the first 180 days of a Trump administration, many of which could have severe consequences […]
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump has absolute immunity for his core constitutional powers and a presumption of immunity for his official acts. However, the court found that he lacks immunity for unofficial acts. The case has been sent back to the trial judge to determine which of […]
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a mandate requiring Bibles in classrooms during the May 2024 State Board of Education meeting. He stated that every teacher and classroom in the state would have a Bible and teach from it. However, further guidance clarified that the mandate applies to social studies and English language arts for […]
Right-wing activists are targeting Black scholars with accusations of plagiarism, particularly those studying structural racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Harvard professor Karen Mapp and others fear these racially motivated attacks, which have already affected several Black female scholars at Harvard. Activist Christopher Rufo and right-wing outlets like the Washington Free Beacon are leading […]
Renovations at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport are set to commence, as announced by Governor Hochul on Friday. The $38.1 million project aims to modernize the main terminal, enhancing efficiency and traveler experience. This initiative follows a $230 million investment in Upstate New York airports, with Rochester receiving $18 million. Key updates include modern […]
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