The first face-to-face meeting in a year between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping went about as expected: some potentially meaningful agreements, some continuing disagreements, some controversies unexplored, and plenty of avowals to get along. Bottom line: No breakthroughs, but none expected. […]
Sitting safely at my desk, looking at photos of bombed buildings and knowing that missing children are buried under the rubble, imagining (unavoidably) what this must feel like . . . oh my God, empathy gives way to horror. Move on, I tell myself. Write about something else. All wars are like this. […]
The hospital, central to the region’s medical infrastructure, faces severe challenges, possibly linked to ongoing conflicts. This development raises concerns about the availability of essential healthcare services for Gaza’s residents. […]
Street Detective Peter Traceit wants accountability. Superintendent Peter Licata talked about accountability until he was blue in the face as he sought the top job. There has to be some accountability starting with the arresting officer and ending with the Chief of Safety. […]
The Houston Riots, which erupted on August 23, 1917, stemmed from racial tensions and provocations against members of the 24th Infantry Regiment. The catalyst for the riots was the violent arrest and assault of two Black Soldiers, leading to a group of 110 soldiers seizing weapons and marching into the city. […]
Judge Steve C. Jones of the Northern District of Georgia slapped down the redistricting maps drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature to accommodate the requirements of the 2020 census data and ruled that new maps must be redrawn to provide for equitable and fair representation for Black voters before the 2024 election. […]
The incident unfolded after an event at New York University, where agents approached the mayor and requested his security detail to step aside. Armed with a court-authorized warrant, the agents joined Adams in his SUV and seized at least two cellphones and an iPad. […]
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Born in the District of Columbia, Kennedy’s dedication to redressing longstanding issues in marginalized communities is palpable. He said he envisions dismantling systemic barriers and forging a more inclusive and equitable future, particularly for African Americans who have borne the weight of longstanding injustices, including the pressing issue of maternal mortality. […]
Benjamin O. Davis Jr. is a name that stands out in American military history. He was a trailblazer who played a significant role in the fight for equality within the U.S. military. Davis went from being a student at West Point to a commanding position in the United States Air Force, marking a profound shift in the military’s racial landscape. […]
The dark day in Florida’s history escalated after one Black citizen tried to exercise his right to vote at a polling location but was turned away on Election Day. […]
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