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Mississippi Made a Commitment to Its Kids. It’s Time We All Do the Same.

Mississippi has become a national model for literacy improvement, with its 2013 Literacy-Based Promotion Act leading to significant educational gains. The state now ranks 9th nationally in 4th-grade reading scores, and Black 4th graders in Mississippi have achieved the 3rd highest reading proficiency rates among their peers nationwide.

NJ: ICE, Protesters Clash Outside Detention Center

Protesters clashed with federal immigration officers outside an immigration detetention center in Newark, New Jersey on Monday.

Man Killed In Shooting Outside White House Had Previously Tried To Get Inside, Had Mental Health Concerns

Nasire Best, 21, was fatally shot by Secret Service agents outside the White House after he opened fire on officers, an exchange that also injured a bystander. Best had a documented history of encounters with the Secret Service, including involuntary psychiatric commitment and arrests where he claimed to be "Jesus Christ." President Trump, who was in the White House at the time, remained unharmed.

Jason Collins Opened A Door. Many LGBTQ Athletes Still Don’t Feel Safe Walking Through It More Than A Decade Later

Former NBA player Jason Collins, renowned as the first active NBA player to publicly come out as gay, has died at 47 following an eight-month battle with stage 4 glioblastoma. His passing underscores a significant legacy of LGBTQ advocacy and a pioneering commitment to fostering inclusion within professional sports.

Emmett Till’s Cousin, Jim Crow Architect’s Great-Great-Great-Grandson Inspire Others With Friendship

Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr., cousin of Emmett Till, and Charles Sims, great-great-great-grandson of Jim Crow laws architect James Z. George, recently united during Memorial Day weekend, offering a powerful message of reconciliation and hope across historical racial divides.

Auditions For The Next James Bond Are Finally Underway

Amazon MGM Studios has officially commenced auditions for the next James Bond film, initiating the search for a new lead following Daniel Craig's tenure. Speculation regarding potential candidates includes prominent actors such as Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, and Cillian Murphy. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is slated to direct the upcoming installment.

Six Years Later, Black Churches Refuse To Forget Floyd

Black churches nationwide are observing the sixth anniversary of George Floyd's murder through prayer vigils, memorial sermons, and racial justice commemorations. These observances underscore the church's critical role as one of the few institutions maintaining the spiritual and political memory of Floyd's death and the racial reckoning it initiated across the nation.

‘Reparations Sunday’ Brings A Hot Debate Into Black Churches

Black congregations nationwide are reviving the debate over reparations, utilizing sermons, educational campaigns, and public acts of witness to advocate for racial repair and moral accountability. This movement asserts that reparations are a moral obligation rooted in Scripture, aiming to address centuries of systemic harm and economic injustice. The initiative underscores a growing call for the nation to confront its history of Black suffering and ensure that repentance is accompanied by tangible restitution.

Watch Out For The Traps

Hunter Biden's interview with Candace Owens has elicited criticism, particularly from the Black community, who view Owens as an opponent of their interests and question the interview's alignment with the support provided to his father's presidential campaigns.

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle

Salmon Bay gives West Seattle a battle Off patr Mon, 05/25/2026 - 6:47am

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup

West Seattle Summer Fest returns for 44th Year with major zero-waste initiative and dynamic music lineup Off patr Fri, 05/22/2026 - 5:42pm

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