by Toter - 3 months ago
Charlene Crowell reports a lawsuit challenging the closure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). An 83-year-old retiree, Rev. Eva Steege, joins the fight, hoping to discharge student loan debt. Legal action seeks to resume CFPB operations, protect consumers, and ensure financial fairne...
by Toter - 3 months ago
California faces a dire housing crisis, with only 17% able to afford a median-priced home. To address this, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and Sen. Christopher Cabaldon introduced a $10 billion bond for affordable housing on the 2026 ballot. This aims to create 35,000 homes and assist low-income familie...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Local filmmaker Airicc Qualls is making waves alongside icons like Spike Lee and Ryan Coogler. His films, showcased at festivals and online, highlight diverse stories. Co-founding AK Film Group, Qualls creates experimental micro shorts, gaining acclaim in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Featured in The...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Local filmmaker Airric Qualls, potentially joining icons like Spike Lee, shines with his work featured in festivals and Cine Soul. Co-founding AK Film Group, Qualls creates experimental shorts, gaining Sacramento and Bay Area support. His Sundance visit marked a milestone, propelling his career aggr...
by Toter - 3 months ago
President Trump exaggerated claims in his Congress address, distorting facts on fraud, immigration, Ukraine aid, economy, and more. DOGE's reported savings were misrepresented, and Social Security fraud figures were inflated. He also overstated U.S. aid to Ukraine and misled on autism rates and powe...
by Toter - 3 months ago
By Denim Fisher | Word In Black (WIB) — As Trump dismantles DEI policies, Spelman College's Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center, founded by Dr. Cynthia Spence, confronts systemic racism. Spence calls for "co-conspirators" beyond allies, urging collective action for justice. "Racial heal...
by Toter - 3 months ago
ESPN has decided to conclude "Around the Horn" after an impressive 23-year run, with the series finale set to air on May 23. Since 2004, Tony Reali has guided the program, alongside a roster of distinguished panelists, who have all contributed to its enduring legacy. In light of this change, ESPN is...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Angela Hart | KFF Health News | Word In BlackALTADENA (KFF) — As flames consumed a nearby canyon, residents of a sober-living home evacuated to a vacant building. Displaced by the Eaton Fire, they face uncertainty, recalling past struggles. The nonprofit seeks permanent housing, highlighting the ong...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Dorien Paul Blythers highlights Huey Newton's timeless vision for unity beyond political convenience. Amidst leadership voids and intra-party conflicts, a coalition of marginalized groups could transform the Democratic Party. By embracing shared survival, today's landscape offers a chance to forge r...
by Toter - 3 months ago
By Marielle Argueza | New York Amsterdam News | Word In Black Charity once defined social norms, with wealthy benefactors like JD Rockefeller and JP Morgan aiding institutions. However, marginalized communities have long practiced mutual aid. Harlem Grown exemplifies this legacy, transforming aband...
by Toter - 3 months ago
In a surprising development, Aaron Rodgers has emerged as the premier free agent quarterback for the 2025 NFL Draft. Maxx Crosby of the Raiders has voiced his support for Rodgers' potential move to Las Vegas, expressing hope that the veteran signal-caller, at 41 years old, can ignite a thriving seas...
by Toter - 3 months ago
In a significant twist within the legal arena, Jay-Z's lawsuit has revealed that the individual behind the accusations admitted to fabricating claims of sexual assault. Reports indicate that this individual collaborated with attorney Tony Buzbee in a scheme to extort Jay-Z using these false allegati...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering scholar at Southern University, has sadly died in connection with an alleged fraternity gathering. His family is earnestly searching for clarity regarding this unfortunate incident while also conveying their heartfelt appreciation for the community’...
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Birmingham City Council approved $6 million for Ramsay McCormack Building's renovation. Despite pandemic delays, city leaders remain dedicated. The budget includes cash and loans, with developers contributing additional funds. Ensley business owners express...
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BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times JAMESHA ‘JOI MINER’ HENDERSON AND TAMESHA CURRY Live: Downtown Birmingham and Roebuck Married: Feb. 29, 2024 Met: October 2018, on Facebook, thanks to a mutual ex. Their first date was at East Lake Park, leading to a four-year relations...