Former President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Monday, Sept. 8, during a speech at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., where he dismissed the inclusion of domestic violence cases in crime statistics. Trump, addressing supporters, praised his deployment of federal troops to the capital, claiming it had turned Washington from “the worst, the […]
Tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams are extending their legacy beyond the court with the launch of the Williams Family Excellence Program, an initiative designed to empower underserved youth with education, mentorship, and career opportunities. The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) Foundation unveiled the program on September 4 during the U.S. Open Women’s Semifinals, celebrating the […]
The Los Angeles Police Department has withdrawn specialized protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, following controversy over reallocating officers from crime suppression duties to safeguard her after Donald Trump suspended her Secret Service detail. When Trump revoked federal protections for Harris—a break from the standard extensions occasionally granted to high-profile political figures—the California Highway […]
One month after Donald Trump’s abrupt dismissal of Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfer, the agency’s first jobs report under acting commissioner William Wiatrowski has delivered grim news: Black workers are bearing the brunt of economic strain, raising fresh concerns of a looming downturn. According to data reported by Yahoo Finance, unemployment among Black […]
Actress Tracee Ellis Ross was the victim of a brazen home burglary after thieves forced their way into her Los Angeles residence while she was out of town. According to NBC Los Angeles, police obtained security footage showing three suspects smashing through a rear glass door on Aug. 31. The intruders fled with an estimated […]