by Toter - 2 days ago
Two months prior, renowned civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump addressed a historic ballroom, his voice resonating powerfully. He proclaimed, “If you’ve been blessed, pass that blessing on.” With a commitment of fifty thousand dollars to the Black Press of America, Crump articulated that this was no...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Trump continues to impress me with his adept handling of situations, and his unique approach has resonated with me. When faced with petulant Democrats, he initially indulges their antics before treating them like children throwing tantrums. A recent illustration involved Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jef...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Mai C. is uncertain about when she received a notification from Sacramento County indicating her CalFresh benefits would cease in November. The message, delivered in English, was comprehensible to her but with some limitations. She noted that the same alert was available in the app she utilizes for...
by Toter - 2 days ago
For the first time in its 60-year history, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, faces potential hunger for millions of Americans. As the federal government shutdown extends into its fifth week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued...
by Toter - 2 days ago
A groundbreaking initiative at D.C. Digital Pioneers Academy will offer cash to high school seniors while they gain essential financial literacy skills. Mashea Ashton (center), the CEO and founder of Digital Pioneers Academy, is seen here with students Clifford White (left) and Darjuin “Fred” McRoy....
by Toter - 2 days ago
As the expiration of federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) looms on November 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, over 690,000 Tennessee residents—including children, seniors, and those with disabilities—confront a potential loss of crucial food assis...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Tennessee Republican Governor Bill Lee has deployed the National Guard to Memphis, despite objections from local leaders and residents. The Governor has expressed strong support for enlisting federal troops to strengthen a federal initiative against crime. However, District 86 Tennessee House Repres...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Celebrated actress, poet, and comedian Phyllis Yvonne Stickney is set to perform at the National Museum of African American Music on November 1, presenting a remarkable evening that blends cultural advocacy, artistic vision, and community celebration. Audiences can anticipate her sharp, relevant h...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Having devoted 27 years to Dallas Fire-Rescue, including five as the chaplain for a 2,000-member team, Schufford observed numerous peers struggling in isolation. Tragically, within a mere six months of his retirement, two first responders he knew took their own lives. This led him to ponder, “They...
by Toter - 2 days ago
For Donald Trump, each microphone becomes his personal stage, and every crowd serves as a barometer of loyalty. When his self-aggrandizing remarks aboard a U.S. aircraft carrier garnered no applause, he responded as usual—by raising his voice, seeking the affirmation that eluded him. What commenced...
by Toter - 2 days ago
After a remarkable, decades-spanning journey, ballerina Misty Copeland, celebrated not only for her stage achievements but also her advocacy, is retiring from the American Ballet Theatre.Copeland, whose last performance was five years ago, will receive accolades during a glittering Fall Gala on Wed...
by Toter - 2 days ago
Today, Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) called on Governor Bill Lee to safeguard access to vital food assistance for Tennessee families. Without the federal government's release of funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by November 1, roughly 690,000 Tennesseans depending o...
by Toter - 2 days ago
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated (NCBW), Metropolitan Nashville Chapter is thrilled to announce the election of Dr. Patricia Malone Smith as the new President, effective October 1, 2025. Dr. Smith takes over from Janet Rachel, who has led the chapter with outstanding vision a...
by Toter - 2 days ago
The White House has dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal entity that provides advice to the president, Congress, and Washington, D.C. on design and aesthetics, according to a knowledgeable source. This decision coincides with President Donald Trump’s effor...
by Toter - 2 days ago
The cessation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 3.5 million Texans is poised to unleash economic consequences that extend far beyond those directly impacted. Nationwide, SNAP supports approximately 12% of grocery sales, as reported by the National Grocers Association....