Source: Lee Lockwood / Getty Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr., a civil rights leader and voting rights advocate, has died at 85. According to the New York Times, Lafayette died of a heart attack on Thursday. Lafayette was one of the key organizers during the Civil Rights Movement throughout the ‘60s. He was one of the founding members of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which organized many protests for desegregation and […]
Source: sarayut Thaneerat / Getty Growing tensions in Iran have recently brought more attention to the term “sleeper cells.” While it may sound like something from an action movie, it’s a real concept often discussed in intelligence and national security circles. Federal officials have received intercepted communications from Iran believed to be “an operational trigger” for sleeper cells. The topic has come up more frequently after continued strikes across the […]
Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty When readers opened the latest edition of the New Yorker and saw the illustrated portrait accompanying its profile of Wunmi Mosaku, many had the same immediate reaction: Who is that supposed to be? The drawing, rendered in the magazine’s familiar editorial illustration style, shows Mosaku standing stiffly in front of shelves of apothecary jars. She wears a loose blue jacket over a plain shirt. The clothing […]
Source: Attorney Randall Kallinen / Houston Public Media The $1.25 million check recently approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court to settle a federal lawsuit over the death of Fred Harris is not an act of justice. It is, instead, a receipt that documents the cost of doing business for a rapacious carceral machine that views the lives of disabled Black boys as line items in a budget of inevitable […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One When it comes to keeping our community informed and culturally connected, Sybil Wilkes remains an unparalleled, trusted voice. Through her powerful “What We Need to Know” segment, she consistently delivers the essential news that impacts our daily lives. Her latest broadcast brings together vital updates ranging from monumental celebrations of civil rights pioneers to pressing economic shifts and profound spiritual guidance. Here is a […]
Source: Anadolu / Getty Last week, President Donald Trump shocked the world when he authorized targeted strikes against Iran while still negotiating terms over Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The consequences for this war are already being felt stateside as gas prices and mortgage rates have increased. CBS News reports that gas prices have gone up on average by 26 cents since the war started. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum expert at […]
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Former Presidents Barack Obama, BIll Clinton and Joe Biden are expected to attend the late Reverend Jesse Jackson’s funeral this Friday in Chicago. Source: Sean Rayford / Getty The service is being led by Dr. Charles Jenkins and Rev. James T. Meeks, the family said. According to CBS News, other notable speakers will include Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, U.S. Rep Maxine Waters, Chicago Cubs owner Tim […]
Source: Reach Media / Radio One Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. Her “What We Need to Know” segment goes beyond the headlines, highlighting our shared cultural experiences, celebrating our triumphs, and honoring our history. By bringing these essential updates directly to us, Wilkes ensures we stay connected to our roots and prepared for […]
