Category : Lifestyle

3 months ago

Democrats Challenge Trump Amid Congressional Turmoil

Before Trump's Congress address, Rep. Jasmine Crockett boldly declared he was "not like us," protesting through dance. Democrats resisted, refusing traditional roles and condemning his presidency. Despite Trump’s claims of success, his speech met fie...

3 months ago

Whitmore's Jersey Honored: U of M Legend Immortalized

Tamika Whitmore's No. 44 jersey was raised at Elma Roane Fieldhouse, joining an elite group of University of Memphis athletes. The All-American and WNBA All-Star became the sixth Memphis women's basketball player to have her jersey retired during a h...

3 months ago

California Politics Unplugged: Capitol Updates You Overlooked

California Assemblymember Corey Jackson warns state cannot compensate for $2 trillion federal budget cuts; impacts Medi-Cal, CalFresh, housing, childcare. GOP cuts harm constituents, says Rep. Kamlager-Dove, calling it a "Republican rip-off." Amid ri...

3 months ago

Sacramento Theaters Revive: Embracing Future Visions

Marcus Crowder reports from Solving Sacramento: As Pacific Palisades fires raged, Scott Klier held Los Angeles auditions for Broadway at Music Circus. With Sacramento Theatre Company's exit, BAMC will debut eight new productions, starting March 21 wi...

3 months ago

Rethinking the Black 'Achievement Gap': Unleashing Potential

Dr. Ivory Toldson, a Howard University professor, critiques the "achievement gap," arguing it perpetuates harmful stereotypes and fails to reflect Black students' diverse successes. He calls for terms like "equity gaps" and emphasizes evaluating indi...

3 months ago

Sacramento Unites: Demonstrators Challenge Trump Policies

By Roberta Alvarado | OBSERVER Correspondent Sacramento hosted significant protests over six days, opposing current policies. The 50501 movement, starting on Presidents Day, demanded democracy's defense. Signs criticized Trump’s policies and Project...

3 months ago

Trump Postpones Auto Tariffs Amid Market Strain and GOP Criticism

President Trump’s tariff announcement faced backlash from automakers and market watchers. Ford, GM, and Stellantis expressed concerns over 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. After discussions, Trump granted a one-month reprieve. Meanwhile, tensions wi...

3 months ago

Analyzing Trump's Congressional Speech: Fact-Check Insights

Check out our video fact-check of President Trump's congressional address by Josh Diehl, highlighting exaggerated claims on government spending fraud, U.S.-European Ukraine aid, economic status, power plant closures, and more. For in-depth analysis,...

3 months ago

Black America Prepares for Trump Tariff Consequences

Tariffs effective Tuesday will levy 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese products. The Trump administration claims this will safeguard U.S. industries, yet economists and civil rights leaders caution about severe consequences for Bl...