HEALTH
Louisiana Health Department Alters Vaccine Promotion Strategy Amid Rising Concerns
State's shift in vaccine messaging comes as national political climate fuels vaccine skepticism
NATIONAL
Biden Signs Stopgap Bill, Avoiding Shutdown but Leaving Key Issues Unresolved
Trump’s influence loomed over the negotiations, signaling both his power and its limitations. His insistence on addressing the debt ceiling ahead of his presidency added complexity to an already fraught process.
NATIONAL
Poet Nikki Giovanni, Trailblazing Voice of Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81
Giovanni rose to prominence during the Black Arts Movement, highlighting Black resilience and tragedies like Emmett Till’s lynching, MLK's assassination, and the 1963 Birmingham church bombing.
NATIONAL
U.S. TikTok Ban Looms, Sparking Uncertainty for Users and Tech Giants
Lawmakers cite national security concerns as the driving force behind the legislation, pointing to fears that the Chinese government could access U.S. user data. TikTok, however, contends that the ban violates free speech protections and continues to challenge the law in court
NATIONAL
Civil Rights Leader Warns Project 2025 Could Devastate Black Communities
Project 2025, spearheaded by conservative think tanks, has been described by its backers as a roadmap to reshape federal policies. However, Nelson and other civil rights leaders contend that its provisions would disproportionately impact communities of color.
NATIONAL
Trump Names Former NFL Player Scott Turner as HUD Secretary Nominee
Turner will oversee an agency tasked with enforcing fair housing laws, providing mortgage insurance for prospective homeowners, and offering rental subsidies to low-income families.
NATIONAL
Trump's Transition Team Turns to Project 2025: Implications for African Americans
The initiative’s policy blueprint and the individuals linked to its development have a track record of promoting positions that could disproportionately affect Black communities nationwide.
NATIONAL
Trump’s Education Agenda: Calls to Reshape or Dismantle Federal Department
Trump criticized the department as being overrun by “radicals, zealots, and Marxists” and vowed to overhaul its functions to align with his conservative vision.
NATIONAL
Black Americans Reflect on Trump's Re-Election: "A Step Back, But Not the End"
Progress toward equality has been a hard-fought journey for decades, and Trump’s policies have often been seen as a challenge.
NATIONAL
Kamala Harris Concedes to Trump, Urges Supporters to Stay Engaged in Democracy
Harris urged voters to continue their advocacy “in the voting booth, in the courts, and in the public square.” She highlighted that the journey for change “takes time” and reassured her supporters, “It’s going to be OK.”
NATIONAL
Racist Text Messages Sent to Multiple U.S. Residents, Including Minors, Spark Nationwide Investigation
The FBI acknowledged the messages, describing them as “offensive and racist,” and noted that the agency is collaborating with the Justice Department to identify their source.
NATIONAL
Controversial Float in Mount Pleasant Halloween Parade Ignites Outrage
The NAACP President condemned the float, stating, “This appalling portrayal goes beyond Halloween satire or free expression. It is a harmful symbol that invokes a painful history of violence, oppression, and racism that Black and Brown communities have long endured in America.
NATIONAL
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Calls for Action Ahead of Election
Crockett's remarks followed an alarming incident in Mount Pleasant, where individuals reportedly dressed as Kamala Harris in chains, furthering a narrative of divisiveness associated with political rhetoric surrounding former President Donald Trump.
NATIONAL
Quincy Jones: A Life of Harmony, Innovation, and Unmatched Legacy
Quincy Jones died Sunday at his home in Bel-Air, where his remarkable journey began in the chaos of 1930s Chicago. Born on March 14, 1933, he emerged from a tumultuous childhood marked by poverty and family struggles. His mother, grappling with mental health issues, was institutionalized when he was just
NATIONAL
Supreme Court to Review Louisiana Redistricting Case Over Congressional Map with New Majority-Black District
Louisiana’s GOP-led legislature approved a 2022 map with five majority-white, Republican-leaning districts and one majority-Black, Democratic-leaning district. Civil rights groups argue this setup marginalizes Black voters, who make up about a third of the state’s population.
POLITICS
Vice President Kamala Harris Debunks Misinformation in Radio Town Hall with Charlamagne Tha God
WASHINGTON D.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a radio town hall hosted by Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club yesterday, addressing issues surrounding her record as a prosecutor and her plans for Black Americans. During the conversation, Harris responded directly to allegations that she had targeted Black