by Toter - 2 months ago
A review board evaluating use-of-force protocols has cleared the Ohio police officer involved in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black woman accused of theft. This decision was communicated in a statement by Blendon Township Police Chief John Belford.The five-member panel conc...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Nationwide, college acceptance letters have been revealed, financial aid portals revisited, and family group chats have erupted in excitement. As the enrollment decision deadlines draw near, a stark reality emerges: students opting for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) increasingl...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Melani Sanders never intended to ignite a movement. Without a marketing plan or expectation, she captured a spontaneous moment while parked at a grocery store on May 13. “I’d been an influencer for about four and a half years,” Sanders shared with The Defender. She casually recorded herself inviting...