by Toter - 3 weeks ago
PBS’s American Experience has released the official trailer for its powerful new documentary, Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act. The film explores the decades-long struggle of disability rights activists who fought to pass the ADA, a landmark civil rights law signed in 1990. H...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
NATIONWIDE — Sahli Negassi, a 17-year-old African American student from West Orange, New Jersey, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by scoring an impeccable 1600 on the SAT. This accomplishment places him within the elite group of less than 1% of test-takers nationwide. Originally from Manhatta...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
The deficit of Black physicians in the United States results from a historical pattern of exclusion and institutional racism, systematically impeding Black Americans’ entry into the medical field. The American Medical Association (AMA), the once-dominant regulator of medicine, significantly obstruct...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Black men in America face a troubling reality of premature mortality, a situation exacerbated by systemic disparities, distrust in healthcare, and societal pressures surrounding masculinity. Dr. Camille Brockett Walker, a devoted Nurse Practitioner and health equity advocate, emphasizes, “Silence ca...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
In a striking incident on the June 11 episode of “The Joe Budden Podcast,” Marc Lamont Hill, renowned CUNY educator and commentator, shared a compelling story about an encounter where he was pepper-sprayed. While Budden and his associates remained skeptical—joking that it might have been an ex-girlf...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
On Wednesday morning, Deion Sanders, the head coach of Colorado, took to social media to express his gratitude for the well wishes he received regarding his recent health challenges. In a tweet on X, Sanders refrained from detailing the specific medical issue that has kept him away from Boulder for...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
The athletics community is mourning the unexpected loss of Eliud Kipsang, a former University of Alabama track star and record holder, following his cardiac arrest on June 6. The 28-year-old Kenyan athlete fell ill Friday and was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington, where he rem...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
On Wednesday evening, Tyrese Haliburton achieved two remarkable feats. He not only tallied 22 points, provided 11 assists, and secured nine rebounds in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but he also ignited a whimsical fashion meme by humorously calling out his father for his choice of jeans. This lightheart...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Donald Trump's anticipated return to the White House in 2024 has reignited debates surrounding election integrity, particularly following his remarks thanking Elon Musk for a so-called “landslide” victory in Pennsylvania. He stated, “He knows those computers better than anybody… all those vote-count...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
In an intriguing twist, the perceived challenges surrounding former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill’s recent congressional candidacy may morph into unexpected political advantages. Hill, who was convicted in 2022 of federal civil rights violations for unjustly confining inmates in restraint chair...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
President Donald Trump, aged 78, and First Lady Melania Trump, 55, made an unusual joint appearance in Washington, D.C., recently. The couple attended a performance of “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center on June 11. Audience reactions were varied, with both cheers and boos greeting the Trumps as...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
BET Media Group, a leading media entity devoted to promoting Black culture, alongside SpringHill, an acclaimed studio under Fulwell Entertainment, is thrilled to introduce 106 & Sports—an innovative weekly series uniting sports with culture, fashion, and genuine dialogue. The show's official lau...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Kimberly Montgomery's inherently positive attitude proved somewhat hazardous when she failed to heed critical warning signs of a heart attack, nearly endangering her life. After an intense hot yoga class, Kim attributed her symptoms—nausea and profuse sweating—to trivial matters like inadequate vent...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
Federal courts have historically shielded police officers from civil litigation through qualified immunity—a legal principle that absolves them from accountability unless their actions infringe upon "clearly established statutory or constitutional rights." Recently, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey enacted...
by Toter - 3 weeks ago
The 1990-1991 Chicago Bulls emerged as a formidable basketball squad, boasting emerging talents such as guard Michael Jordan and forward Scottie Pippen. However, their aspirations were thwarted by their adversaries, the Detroit Pistons, who had repeatedly bested them in the Eastern Conference.In a p...