Angie Nixon Fought Florida’s Book Bans By Opening A Bookstore For Banned Titles
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon has spent years pushing back against efforts to restrict books and how Black history is taught in the state’s public schools. How Rep. Angie Nixon responded to Republican-led book bans in Florida Those efforts eventually led Nixon to take the fight beyond the Florida Capitol and into her Jacksonville community. […]
Black IHOP Workers Sue Over Manager Who Allegedly Wore Monkey Hat, Mimicked Whip Sounds And Called Herself ‘Master’
IHOP is facing a lawsuit from a group of Black employees who were allegedly subjected to years of racism at a Florida location. IHOP employees Margaret Bennett, Stephanie Davis, Carline Hunter and cook Jeffrey Wright raised allegations against their former shift manager Brenda Bertetchuk, who is white. According to Yahoo News, the four employees said […]
UN Approves New World Map Reflecting Africa’s True Size — US Is Only Country To Object
Nearly every voting country recently approved of a new way to depict the world. The United Nations’ endorsement of a new global map is intended to better represent the relative sizes of continents and regions, giving particular prominence to Africa in a less western-centric depiction of the world. UN approves more accurate replacement for centuries-old […]
Federal Court Rules Clean Water Not A Constitutional Right In Jackson, Mississippi Case
As residents of Jackson, Mississippi deal with a years-long water crisis, the quest to hold government officials responsible for the situation has hit a setback. A federal court has denied the claims that access to safe water is a constitutionally protected right and that government officials have a responsibility to be honest with the citizens […]
Trump Promises $5,000 Checks Despite Past Broken Pledges As Tim Scott’s Bizarre Speech Gets Mocked At GOP Convention
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Republicans appear nervous about their prospects in November. Attempting to rally conservatives, the GOP is holding an unprecedented midterm convention, complete with outrageous speeches and promises. Trump’s trillion-dollar pledge draws skepticism, reminders of broken promises President Trump spoke Wednesday night at the first-ever Republican midterm convention, being held in […]
Language Critical Of Confederacy At Arlington National Cemetery Removed By Trump Admin
As the Trump administration continues its whitewashing of American history, a display at the nation’s most prestigious cemetery is undergoing changes. Information criticizing the Confederacy is being removed to make way for the return of a Confederate monument that was removed years earlier. Administration replaces information critical of Confederacy at Arlington and online The Trump […]
Lucien Smith Dies: Rising Art Star With A New Collection In The Works Was 37
Lucien Smith, the New York-based artist who became a prominent figure in the city’s downtown art scene, has died. He was 37. Details on Smith’s death and his childhood upbringing Smith’s longtime friend and gallerist, Bill Powers, confirmed his death and told ARTnews, “Lucien lives in a wordless place inside us now.” No cause of […]
Social Security Beneficiaries Could See This Much Extra Cash In 2027
Social Security beneficiaries could see a boost in their monthly checks next year as the program prepares for another cost-of-living adjustment. What could the 2027 COLA look like? A 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment increase is expected for 2027 based on inflation trends. AARP estimates that the increase could add about $73 per month to retirees’ benefits […]
What Lionel Richie’s Recent Cardiac Evaluation Teaches Us About Dehydration And Heart Health
Sudden dizziness or lightheadedness can derail your day in an instant, whether you are relaxing or pushing your physical limits. Even music icon Lionel Richie experienced this firsthand when he had to ask for a chair onstage during a performance at The Muny in St. Louis. The 77-year-old legend checked into the intensive care unit […]
Navigating Respiratory Season: Your Complete Guide To COVID, Flu And RSV Vaccines
Getting ready for the fall and winter respiratory virus season can raise questions about immunizations you might need, when to get them and how to keep your family safe. As part of a coordinated effort, the leading national medical groups issued joint respiratory immunization guidance for the 2026-2027 season in September 2026, in the wake […]
