TaShun Bowden-Lewis, Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender, was dismissed following months of misconduct allegations and disputes with the agency’s oversight body. The oversight commission terminated Bowden-Lewis on June 4 after two years in the position. This decision came after 16 misconduct allegations, including racism, mistreatment of employees, and improper use of email access. During […]
We all occasionally fall into destructive habits that not only make us unhappy in the moment but also stand in the way of our success. No matter how self-aware you are, everyone has blind spots. You might be holding yourself back without even realizing it. That’s why it’s important to get a reminder every now […]
Atlanta’s economic story is changing quickly. It’s shifting from a focus on Southern hip-hop fame to strategic urban revitalization, so that the city’s most influential cultural figures are now investing in its future. In a notable expression of confidence in Atlanta’s growth, artists Usher, Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, and financial advocate John Hope Bryant have […]
Dozens of historic Black churches across the United States are receiving millions of dollars in preservation funding. This effort aims to protect institutions that have long been central to faith, culture, and civil rights in African American communities. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, new grants totaling $8.5 […]
More than 30 U.S. colleges have decided to end their collaboration with a diversity-focused academic initiative. This is after a federal civil rights investigation found that the program might break anti-discrimination laws. This shift represents a significant change in the ongoing national discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in higher education. The universities […]
Three former presidents of the United States, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, will lead a tribute to the late civil rights leader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. This happens at a public memorial service on Friday in Chicago. The event, called “The People’s Celebration,” is by family members and organizers. It concludes a […]
According to reports, a wave of military tension swept across the Middle East on Wednesday, as Iran’s drones aimed at a United States military installation in Iraq was intercepted. Reports of explosions were over Doha, Qatar’s capital, marking a significant escalation in the region’s conflict. U.S. officials have not publicly confirmed any damage or casualties […]


