Badge and Budget: Austin’s $218M Gamble on Police Pay Hike
byAustin city officials and the police union have reached a tentative labor agreement that includes a whopping 28% pay hike for officers and newly…
Social Justice
The Pen Behind the King: Otis Blackwell’s Journey as Rock and Roll’s Secret Hitmaker
byIn the pantheon of rock and roll, few names resonate as powerfully yet remain as underappreciated as Otis Blackwell. A prolific songwriter whose pen…
From City Hall to Death Row: America’s Racial Fault Lines Exposed in Three Acts
byFrom the bustling streets of New York City to the halls of power in North Carolina and the death row cells of Missouri, a…
Race Against Time: Marcellus Williams Case Ignites Debate on Race and Due Process in Missouri
byWith the clock ticking towards his September 24 execution date, Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams is making a desperate final appeal to the…
The Firebrand’s Firestorm: Mark Robinson’s Gubernatorial Bid Rocked by Web Revelations
byIn the unpredictable world of North Carolina politics, few figures have risen as meteorically—or as controversially—as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. The 54-year-old Republican’s journey…
Navigating Grief: What to Expect at the Hearts2Heal Grief Experience Summit
byGrief is a deeply personal experience, and for those who are navigating its difficult waters, seeking connection and understanding can be a vital part…
Black Excellence Meets Presidential Power: A White House Celebration to Remember
byThe White House just threw down the gauntlet with a celebration that’s got the whole Black community buzzing. We’re talking about the Celebration of…
No More Secrets: How Austin’s Pushing Back on Police Misconduct Cover-Ups
byLet’s break down this police oversight tea that’s been brewing in Austin. It’s about to get real, so grab a seat and let’s dive…
Ballin’ on Paper, Broke in Reality: The Truth About Black Economics in 2024
byWhen it comes to the state of Black economics in America, we’re seeing some numbers that might make you think we’re living large, but…
From Pain to Power: The Revolutionary Sickle Cell Treatment Giving Our People New Hope
bySeptember is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and this year we are still celebrating the 2023 bombshell announcement from the FDA regarding approval for a…
From Shade to Stats: Breaking Down the Harris Trump Debate’s Realest Moments
byAlright, fam, let’s break down this wild presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Buckle up, ’cause it was…
Community Conversation with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Photo Gallery
byOn Saturday, September 7th, on the campus of Huston Tillotson University, Texas Congresswoman (and Co-Chair of the Harris/Walz Presidential Campaign) Jasmine Crockett sat down…