ICE Agent Who Shot Texas Immigrant Wasn’t Wearing Bodycam, Judge Temporarily Blocks Deportation
Source: Michael M. Santiago / Getty The federal immigration officer who shot 28-year-old Venezuelan immigrant Wilber Rafael Garces Perez wasn’t wearing his body camera, even though he had been issued one, according to two former Department of Homeland Security officials who were reportedly briefed on the matter, and a federal judge has temporarily blocked the […]
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My Love Letter To Assata Shakur, 1 Year Into Her Ancestry
Delphine Fawandu Dear Ms. Assata Shakur, A year ago today, we lost you. In the full year that has passed in your absence from the physical realm, your loss is still palpable. As I sat down to write this love letter to you, it occurred to me that this isn’t the first time we have […]
Shaquille O’Neal Brings ‘Big Chicken’ To Jackson State University
Shaquille O’Neal at the 2019 NBA Awards. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images) by Sidnee Michelle September 24, 2026 The opening also marks Big Chicken’s first location in the state. Big Chicken by NBA star Shaquille O’Neal opened its first location on the campus of a historically Black college or university, bringing the fast-casual restaurant to […]
Vice President JD Vance Announces 750,000 People Removed From ACA Coverage
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty The Republican Party faces significant headwinds ahead of the upcoming midterms. So many decisions by the Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress over the last year and a half have made life more expensive for the average American. In a strange move that doesn’t seem to address that issue at all, […]
Trump Relents And Grants White House Media Access Again
Source: ALEX WROBLEWSKI / Getty UPDATE — Thursday, Sept. 24, 202, 1:00 p.m. EST: The New York Times reports that journalists from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were finally allowed to re-enter the White House grounds around noon on Thursday, after reporters said they were still denied access following a ruling by U.S. District Judge […]
Atlanta Expands Paid Family Leave To 12 Weeks For City Workers
(AI-generated Image) by Selena Hill September 24, 2026 The expanded policy gives Atlanta employees more time away from work to care for a growing family. The Atlanta City Council has unanimously approved an expanded family leave policy that gives city employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying childcare needs. The policy covers […]
Macklemore announces ‘Free Palestine Tour’ after Ed Sheeran tour exit
Macklemore is launching a new “Free Palestine Tour” with performances scheduled for October 26 in Dublin, October 29 in Paris and October 30 in London, according to TMZ. The announcement comes days after his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour became a public dispute over Macklemore’s outspoken support for Palestinians. The artist announced the tour on […]
Brittney Griner’s Estranged Wife Wants Her WNBA Money Considered In Divorce
Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Brittney Griner’s estranged wife, Cherelle Griner, wants the court to consider the WNBA star’s bank account when determining whether she should receive financial support following their divorce. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Cherelle filed a response to Brittney’s divorce petition following the couple’s eight-year marriage. Cherelle was particularly […]
Bodycam footage shows officer raising Taser toward Paige Bueckers during Arike Ogunbowale’s arrest
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers had a Taser pointed toward her face while trying to intervene during teammate Arike Ogunbowale’s arrest earlier this year, newly released police bodycam footage shows. Bueckers, who has previously spoken about Black women in the WNBA, was among several players present during the confrontation. Ogunbowale, a four-time All-Star who has […]