Category : News Talk

2026 Sees Rising Costs for Covered California Health Insurance: The Reason Behind the Double-Digit Hike

In California, individuals obtaining health insurance through the state's marketplace can anticipate an average premium increase of 10.3% next year. Covered California officials recently reported this is the first double-digit rate hike since 2018, a...

30-Year Mortgage Rates Plunge to Their Lowest Since October: What It Means for Homebuyers

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. has declined this week, reaching its lowest point in close to 10 months, providing essential encouragement for potential homebuyers and possibly revitalizing a sluggish housing market. According to F...

Tanisha Tate Advocates for Caregivers' Well-Being

When Tanisha Tate’s phone rang on August 16, 2013, she had no inkling that the call would shift her life significantly. On that day, her vivacious mother collapsed in a parking lot, leading to a diagnosis of a brain tumor, specifically a meningioma,...

Black Man Stopped by Federal Agent in D.C. Over Cigarette During Trump’s Control

On the initial day of federal deployments in Washington, D.C., law enforcement seemingly focused on a Black man casually smoking on his porch. Footage reveals a U.S. Park Police officer engaging with a group of individuals, approaching one man to in...

Michael Rice Pushes Legislature to Prioritize Free Meals in State Budget

State Superintendent Michael Rice asserts that the Michigan House and Senate's inability to approve a budget transcends mere political disagreements; it poses a significant threat to classrooms, cafeterias, and communities. With over 40 days past the...

Detroit Gears Up for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park Debut in October

This October, the $75 million Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park will welcome the public after three and a half years of construction. This expansive 22-acre area promises to enhance how residents and visitors interact with the river, with its grand...

Valuing Freedom: The Struggle for a Free D.C.

Today, misinformation often eclipses the truth, particularly when projected from the stature of the presidency. Recently, President Trump asserted that Washington, D.C., was caught in chaos, claiming rampant crime necessitating federal intervention....

Is Your Brain Affected by the Hidden ‘Black Tax’?

Mental health issues among Black Americans, ranging from mood disorders to chronic psychiatric conditions, have historically been under-acknowledged and inadequately addressed. Although nearly one in five adults in the U.S. experiences some form of m...

Newsom's Office Disputes Findings on Proposed $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers

The California Governor’s Office is contesting the results of a July 2025 analysis released by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). The report claims that California's 2024 hike in the minimum wage for fast food employees to $20 has led t...

Donald Trump's Approval Ratings Plummet Amidst Expanding Epstein Scandal

According to a recent Economist/YouGov survey, only 31 percent of Americans view Donald Trump as “honest and trustworthy,” marking the lowest level since he began his second term. Meanwhile, 53 percent assert that the president lacks honesty, with ot...

How Black August Combines Healing with the Study of Resistance Movements

In a time when discussions about “authoritarianism” and “fascism” are prominent, it becomes essential to analyze how defenders of human rights and social justice organizations can tackle the challenges posed by American supremacy and systemic racism....

Docuseries Revisits Hurricane Katrina Through Lens of Race and Resilience

Almost two decades after Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans, a new docuseries delves into the storm's impact through the voices of those who experienced it firsthand. "Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time," directed by Oscar-nominated Traci A. Cur...

Redistricting Case Returns to High Court, Voting Rights Act on the Line

The Supreme Court is revisiting a significant redistricting case, which poses a threat to the Voting Rights Act, as reported by HuffPost. The case, Callais v. Landry (previously Louisiana v. Callais), pertains to a newly established congressional ma...

Sacramentan Creates Inclusive Piercing Business with Women of Color Colleagues

Since its inception in 2017, Andie Morais has disrupted industry standards with her thriving enterprise, the Piercing Parlor. The allure of her establishment lies not only in the high caliber of its artistry but also in the fact that it is entirely...

Federal Judge Directs HUD to Unlock $32M for Fair Housing Programs

Despite the enactment of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) in 1968, housing discrimination remains a significant issue in the United States. Complaints of unfair housing practices surged to an unprecedented 33,007 in 2022, according to the National Low Inco...