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”
Ne-Yo is taking his music skills to musicals as he makes his Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen. The award-winning singer-songwriter will take the stage at Shubert Theatre starting Dec. 4. The R&B crooner will join the talented cast in the Tony Award-winning for Best Musical, which features the lyrics from fellow music legend, Alicia Keys. … Continue reading “Ne-Yo To Make Broadway Debut In Alicia Key’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ The Musical”
A Tennessee judge has sided with local officials in opposing Gov. Bill Lee’s attempt to deploy the National Guard in Memphis, temporarily blocking the effort. On Nov. 17, Davidson County Chancellor, Patricia Head Moskal, issued a 35-page court order stating that the Tennessee governor’s authority to deploy the National Guard is “not unfettered,” USA Today reported. The … Continue reading “Tennessee Judge Temporarily Blocks Deployment Of National Guard In Memphis”
Written By Hazel Trice Edney In the fall of 1968, 57 years ago, cities across the nation were still smoldering from the fiery riots that followed the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Some cities never fully recovered. Despite his life’s work for peace, civil rights, racial equity, and justice for all, it was … Continue reading “Father And Son Bankers Aim To Fulfill The Economic Dream Of Dr. King”
Nissan is deepening its commitment to inclusion and innovation, not just through the cars it builds, but through the communities it serves. With a continued focus on equitable mobility and economic empowerment, the company is redefining what it means to be a purpose-driven automaker in today’s multicultural America. Building a Future Powered by RepresentationAt the … Continue reading “Nissan Accelerates Equity, Innovation, And Community Investment To Drive The Future Of Multicultural Mobility”
Golden State Warriors enforcer Draymond Green got into it with a courtside fan, 35-year-old Sam Green of New Orleans, who kept taunting the forward by calling him Angel Reese. According to ESPN, Draymond allegedly stepped to Green, no relation, and stood in his face, after the 35-year-old kept repeating the WNBA player’s name, referring to … Continue reading “‘I’m Not A Woman’: Draymond Green Confronts Fan After Being Called Angel Reese”
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”
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”
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”
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”