by Toter - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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 - 1 day 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...
by Toter - 1 week ago
Reflections surrounding January 6, 2021, often label the events as “unthinkable,” yet for Black Americans, it mirrored a painful familiarity. A predominantly white crowd, embodying a certain entitlement, breached the U.S. Capitol, disregarding democratic principles as they sought to undermine electi...
by Toter - 1 week ago
On January 1, a groundbreaking event unfolded in local governance as three Black women officially assumed their roles as mayors in major cities, reported Shine My Crown.In Detroit, Mary Sheffield, aged 38, took her oath in a private ceremony at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. This moment mark...
by Toter - 1 week ago
Donald Trump finds himself in court due to a business records violation, with his conviction dismissed by him and his supporters as a partisan maneuver. Observing this trend, political analyst Brandon Rottinghaus from the University of Houston notes a shift in the political landscape. Unlike past sc...
by Toter - 1 week ago
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett set a new NFL single-season sack record on Sunday by tackling Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. However, social media users swiftly accused Burrow of purposely falling to assist Garrett in reaching this milestone. Entering the game with 22 sacks,...
by Toter - 1 week ago
Social media star Alix Earle recently offered her followers an exclusive glimpse into her extravagant yacht cabin—the very location where she was seen sharing a cozy moment with retired NFL legend Tom Brady during a New Year’s Eve gala. In an Instagram post made on Sunday, the 25-year-old influencer...
by Toter - 1 week ago
Vanessa Bryant, the widow of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, has committed to enhancing her social media engagement by sharing more photographs this year. In an Instagram message posted early Sunday, she mentioned that her friends have been motivating her to appear more in the pictures. “My...
by Toter - 2 weeks ago
For those observing the current administration’s foreign policy, the recent Christmas Day bombing in Nigeria, labeled as a measure to "protect Christians from ISIS," offers little clarity. It conforms to a repetitive narrative, yet fails to align with the complexities of reality. The violence in Nig...
by Toter - 2 weeks ago
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has effectively barred President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago, underscoring the boundaries of executive power. Citing an 1878 law that restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement, the Court concluded that the admi...
by Toter - 2 weeks ago
A Democratic congresswoman has initiated legal action regarding the decision to affiliate President Donald Trump’s name with the Kennedy Center. According to CNN, Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), who serves as an ex officio trustee at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, filed the lawsuit...
by Toter - 2 weeks ago
A display of electric vehicles was seen at a Hyundai dealership in Fresno on September 7, 2023. This year, California legislators significantly amended car-buying regulations, notably revising the law that permits buyers to secure refunds for defective vehicles and introducing a three-day vehicle re...
by Toter - 2 weeks ago
Gnae Dismuke faced the heartache of a miscarriage at 11 weeks in 2017 but later celebrated the arrival of three children, now aged six, four, and one month. Dismuke expresses optimism about initiatives advocating for safer childbirth outcomes for Black women. However, her insights, influenced by her...
by Toter - 2 weeks ago
The U.S. labor market displayed additional signs of distress in November, with recent federal statistics highlighting increasing unemployment, significant losses in government employment, and deteriorating conditions for Black workers, particularly affecting Black men, according to a thorough analys...