Written by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is springing into action following the more than month-long halt on SNAP benefits during the government shutdown and impending changes to the government-run program. On Nov. 15, Johnson signed an executive order redirecting city funds to food banks and organizations fighting food insecurity to boost funding for food assistance programs, Block … Continue reading “Chicago Mayor Redirects City Funds To Food Banks And Community Orgs Amid SNAP Cuts”
The U.S. Treasury Secretary has given a different answer about the reality of $2K rebate checks than Donald Trump. The supposed rebate checks would help subsidize the cost of tariffs enacted during his second presidency. Despite Trump’s proclamation that every American earning under a certain income level will receive the checks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent … Continue reading “Treasury Secretary Gives Reality Check On $2K Rebate Promised By Trump”
Written by Sean Mitchell Facing a wave of retirements and persistent vacancies across city agencies, Washington, D.C., launched a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship pipeline in 2024 that placed graduating seniors from the District’s two HBCUs into year-long, paid positions across municipal departments—to convert many of those apprentices into full-time public servants. The initiative, announced by Mayor Muriel … Continue reading “Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Public Service Program Expands on Creating A Career Pipeline To DC Government”
Roc Nation Distribution has launched a state-of-the-art dashboard designed to help independent artists expand their global reach. Announced on Nov. 17, the new platform will serve as a centralized hub where independent artists can access resources and tools to strengthen their fanbases, according to a press release. Through a personalized dashboard, artists can access advanced … Continue reading “Roc Nation Distribution Launches Platform To Amplify Independent Artists”
NFL rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders finally made his debut for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 16, but that joy was short-lived. First, his team lost the game. Then, he discovered that someone had broken into his home. According to Cleveland.com, Sanders’ house was broken into, but no information was provided on whether anything was taken. There are … Continue reading “After NFL Debut, Shedeur Sanders Discovers Someone Broke Into His Home”
Robert Parks, a Baltimore police officer who was arrested after a viral video allegedly showed him hitting a Black man with his vehicle, has been indicted and faces charges of attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first and second degrees, reckless driving, and misconduct in office. According to People, Parks, who was … Continue reading “Baltimore Police Officer Indicted For Chasing Down, Hitting Black Man With Police Vehicle”
A California judge had ruled in favor of Tesla, stunting the progression of a class action lawsuit over racial bias against Black workers. The ruling would prohibit 6,000 Black Tesla workers at one of the electric car company’s flagship plants from moving forward with a class-action lawsuit. According to Reuters, California Superior Court Judge Peter … Continue reading “Tesla Wins Ruling Stunting Racial Bias Class Action Lawsuit Prompted By Black Workers”
Nicki Minaj will address the United Nations Nov. 18 in collaboration with the Trump administration on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. A Time reporter broke the news on Nov. 16 in an X post, which Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz confirmed with a retweet. He described Minaj as “not only arguably the greatest female recording … Continue reading “Nicki Minaj Working With Trump Administration Against Alleged Christian Persecution In Nigeria”
Shaquille O’Neal gave $20,000 to two accomplished teens in Metro Atlanta. The NBA legend personally attended the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Youth of the Year Gala to offer the gift. The Nov. 7 event, which honored two exemplary members of the Metro Atlanta chapter, is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. … Continue reading “Shaq Surprises Atlanta Boys And Girls Club Gala With $20K Gifts To ‘Youth Of The Year’ Winners”
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from fining the University of California over discrimination claims. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin in San Francisco issued a preliminary injunction late Friday barring the administration from cancelling funding and fining the University of California. According to the Associated Press, Judge Lin’s ruling means the administration cannot … Continue reading “Judge Bars Trump Administration From Fining University of California Over Alleged Discrimination”