by Toter - 3 days ago
A federal judge expressed significant skepticism regarding the Trump administration's authority to retain control over California National Guard troops during a hearing on Friday in San Francisco. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer emphasized that circumstances in Los Angeles had evolved since the t...
by Toter - 4 days ago
Upon my arrival at Howard University School of Divinity, I anticipated enhancing my faith and theological insight. Instead, I became a target for isolation and persecution, not due to moral failures, but for my conservative Christian beliefs while being Black. The hostility I faced began subtly but...
by Toter - 4 days ago
The Greater Sacramento NAACP has voiced urgent concerns regarding the Placer Union High School District after advocating for Gabe Dickerson, a 17-year-old Colfax High School student with autism, who endured severe racial bullying and violent threats from his football team peers.The harassment, inclu...
by Toter - 4 days ago
In November 2024, Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson made history as the first African American elected to the California State Senate south of Los Angeles County. A board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, she also established the Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology Division at Rady Children's Hospital-S...
by Toter - 4 days ago
The steelpan, a percussion instrument with origins in Trinidad and Tobago dating back to 1939, is experiencing a resurgence as a new generation delights in its vibrant, resonant tones both on stage and in dance venues. Thanks to advancements in technology, the steelpan has become more accessible and...
by Toter - 4 days ago
Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan took the witness stand on Friday in a pivotal NASCAR antitrust trial, sharing his lifelong admiration for stock car racing while expressing his urgency in suing to instigate necessary reforms in a system he believes undervalues teams and drivers risking their lives....
by Toter - 4 days ago
In 2013, while engaging in construction efforts in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the remains of 36 individuals of African descent were discovered in an unmarked 18th-century burial site. For two centuries, such burial spaces, particularly in former slave states, have been neglected or obscure...
by Toter - 4 days ago
The disputes surrounding the Affordable Care Act transcended mere matters of policy or insurance costs; they touched upon societal truths long embedded in the fabric of America. Following the election of Barack Obama, a president who prioritized the health of marginalized communities, longstanding r...
by Toter - 4 days ago
More than ten years have elapsed since Eva Longoria dazzled audiences as a star of "Desperate Housewives." The actress, now 50, continues to captivate her fan base with her enchanting beauty, leading many to wonder whether her youthful appearance is solely attributed to genetics.Recently, fans scrut...
by Toter - 4 days ago
Former President Donald Trump’s recent tirade against female journalist Kaitlan Collins has sparked renewed backlash. Over the weekend, Trump launched a lengthy diatribe on Truth Social, criticizing the CNN White House correspondent for allegedly questioning the costs associated with the controversi...
by Toter - 4 days ago
During the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, Donald Trump intrigued audiences with his distinctive and, at times, perplexing music insights. Hosting the prestigious event in Washington, D.C., he honored iconic figures such as Sylvester Stallone, Michael Crawford, and music legends including KISS, Gloria G...
by Toter - 4 days ago
Sean Duffy, former Secretary of Transportation, recently shared a delightful snapshot from a date night with his wife, Fox News figure Rachel Campos-Duffy, igniting laughter online due to an unexpected focus in the image. Both 54, the couple took this joyful photo after attending a holiday concert a...
by Toter - 4 days ago
President Donald Trump has recently undertaken a provocative move to recast himself as a global peace advocate by renaming the nation’s foremost peacebuilding entity as the “Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.” In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom swiftly mocked this development, highlighti...
by Toter - 4 days ago
In a striking illustration of Blue Privilege, three police officers from New Jersey, suspended five years ago for using racial slurs against Black residents, have received over $2.6 million in taxpayer funds while collecting six-figure salaries, annual raises included, without performing any police...
by Toter - 4 days ago
Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone recently found himself the center of attention after his appearance at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., where he was lauded for his lifelong contributions to the arts. The 79-year-old star, accompanied by his wife Jennifer Flavin, donned a classic...