by Toter - 1 month ago
In recent years, especially post-COVID-19 lockdown, a recurring image has emerged: Black churches with more vacant pews than parishioners. Typically, the attendees are older individuals rather than vibrant youth.However, the Barna report challenges this narrative by highlighting that Millennials a...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Devon Price, a 15-year-old with autism, has been part of North Carolina's largest school district for a decade but remains unable to read or write. His twin sister, Danielle, also autistic, faced bullying that pushed her to suicidal thoughts.Federal law mandates that public schools offer a “free a...
by Toter - 1 month ago
In the wake of the racial turmoil that rocked Los Angeles 33 years ago, many Black residents and leaders envisioned revitalizing their economy by reintroducing essential retail amenities to South Central. By 1992, the disappearance of elegant clothing stores from areas like Crenshaw had left a void;...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Esther Armah, founder of the Armah Institute for Emotional Justice, focuses on unlearning "the language of whiteness" while promoting wellness, love language, innovative thought, and authentic dialogue. Realizing the need for her own emotional health, she moved to Accra, Ghana, and cultivates orang...
by Toter - 1 month ago
The West African nation of Ghana now joins the ranks of other African countries, like Eswatini, Rwanda, and South Sudan, in receiving individuals deported by the United States, a development raising legal concerns among attorneys representing the deportees. Uganda has also struck a deal with the U.S...
by Toter - 1 month ago
The killing of Charles James Kirk has prompted a multitude of cliches, yet none seem to offer genuine insight. Common phrases like “we must temper our rhetoric” and “we ought to embrace diverse viewpoints” echo through the discourse. Are we failing to acknowledge the persistent realities surrounding...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Italian designer Giorgio Armani passed away on September 4 at the age of 91, leaving behind a will that charts an unexpected future for his fashion empire. Renowned for safeguarding his autonomy, having founded the brand in 1975, Armani directed his heirs to divest a 15% minority equity in his compa...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, and Patrick Mahomes are frequently touted in conversations about the greatest NFL quarterbacks. However, true legends are timeless, even as the game evolves and stats become less relevant.In my opinion, the standout quarterback remains Dan Marino, the iconic f...
by Toter - 1 month ago
It’s astonishing how Shedeur Sanders continues to face criticism even when his performance is not on the field, especially compared to the quarterbacks on the struggling 0-2 Cleveland Browns. Historically lacking a franchise quarterback, the Browns seemed eager to demonstrate that Sanders was unfit...
by Toter - 1 month ago
As California embarks on a contentious redistricting campaign for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, the dynamic around Proposition 50, which aims to place Redistricting on the November ballot, is drawing significant attention. Following the Governor's endorsement of the legislation, imme...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Assembly Bill (AB) 62, introduced by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor from Inglewood, successfully passed in the Assembly with a 66-4 vote on September 9. It now awaits Government Gavin Newsom’s decision before October 12. This bill is part of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) comprehensive...
by Toter - 1 month ago
In 2008, Rick Ross made a significant real estate decision by purchasing his inaugural home just two blocks from the estate of boxing icon Evander Holyfield in Georgia. This move was inspired by a foundational principle from his mother that ultimately propelled him to become a real estate tycoon wit...
by Toter - 1 month ago
Charles L. Adair, a 50-year-old Black man, was apprehended on July 4 due to misdemeanor traffic warrants. By July 5's end, he was tragically found dead in Wyandotte County jail, bloodied and lifeless.An autopsy revealed that a jail officer pressed his knee into Adair's back, resulting in suffocation...
by Toter - 1 month ago
The highly anticipated super middleweight championship clash between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence “Bud” Crawford, held in glamorous Las Vegas, didn’t fully meet expectations. Ultimately, Crawford, an undefeated welterweight with a remarkable 42-0 record, decisively triumphed over Alvarez, the s...
by Toter - 1 month ago
On Tuesday, Ethiopia celebrated the inauguration of Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, a significant project aimed at boosting the economy while alleviating chronic blackouts and facilitating the growth of electric vehicles, following the country's ban on gasoline-powered imports. As the reservoir'...