Trump Considers Deporting Convicted U.S. Citizens To El Salvador Prisons
by Stacy Jackson April 17, 2025 On Monday, El Salvado president Nayib Bukele said his country is prepared to house convicted U.S. citizens in its prisons U.S. citizens are on President Donald Trump’s agenda as the administration considers a proposal to deport convicted Americans to prisons in El Salvador. “The homegrowns are next, the homegrowns. […]
Karmelo Anthony’s mother speaks out regarding death threats and harassment the family has received
The mother of Karmelo Anthony, the 17-year-old suspect in a fatal stabbing at a track meet earlier this month in Frisco, Texas, is speaking out amid the harassment the family is facing. On Thursday afternoon, April 17, during a press conference, the boy’s mother, Kala Hayes, pleaded with the public through tears to leave her […]
Florida State gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say
The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others, investigators said. Officers quickly arrived and shot and wounded the shooter after he refused to comply with commands, said Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell. Authorities have not yet […]
Detroit Man Arrested For Alleged Sexual Assault Of 3 Women Over 20 Years Ago
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 17, 2025 The crimes took place on June 9, 1997, Sept. 22, 1997, and Aug. 9, 2004 A Detroit man has been arrested in connection with three sexual assault cases that took place as early as 1997. According to The Detroit News, police officers arrested and charged Akida Diaba […]
HBCUs Prepare For The Future As Government Budget Cuts Loom
by Jameelah Mullen April 17, 2025 HBCUs brace themselves amid anti-DEI budget cuts. Colleges nationwide are bracing themselves as the Trump administration proposes drastic cuts in federal education funding. Some educational leaders say these cuts may have a catastrophic impact on historically Black colleges and universities, which have caused them to consider their potential budgets without […]
Solving the Black Maternal Health crisis isn’t just Black women’s responsibility
When Erica Chidi launched the reproductive health platform LOOM in 2017, it was to address a growing gap in knowledge around reproductive health and to empower others with the right know-how. It also arrived at a time when many were waking up to the realities that, because of a host of systemic reasons, including access […]
The Good Life: Caribbean Islands To Consider For Retirement
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 17, 2025 There are many to choose from Islands has just released a list of the best Caribbean islands people could consider when it’s time for them to retire. With many islands to choose from, the media outlet suggested several things to think about when it’s time to decide […]
Trump Ready For Trade Deal With China But Says Leaders Should Call First
by Mitti Hicks April 17, 2025 Initially, Trump announced tariffs on various countries but paused and delayed his tariffs on dozens of trading partners except with China. Whiplash is an understatement amid the bitter trade war between the United States and China. President Donald Trump says he’s ready to strike a trade deal with China but […]
Ryan Coogler talks the Delta Blues, spirituality and why his latest film is titled ‘Sinners’: ‘It’s a term of judgment, but it’s welcoming as well’
This Good Friday, everyone is talking about the highly anticipated release of Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s latest film, “Sinners.” Now, before you grab your Bible and start clutching your pearls at the thought of a horror movie with the title “Sinners,” hear me out. The horror film, which chronicles what happens when vampires […]
Student Loan Repayment Plan Applications Reopen Amid Legal Challenges
by Kandiss Edwards April 17, 2025 Check with student loan lenders to determine the status of your account The U.S. Department of Education has reopened online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans following a temporary suspension prompted by a February court ruling that blocked parts of the Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) […]
