Human Interest
Mumia Abu-Jamal praises pro-Palestine student activists
In an address to students at the City University of New York on Friday night, the incarcerated Black political activist Mumia Abu-Jamal praised the pro-Palestinian growing at U.S. colleges as being on the right side of history. “It is a wonderful thing that you have decided not to be silent and decided to speak out…
Read MoreMr. T gives away shoes before the start of the new school year
Mr. T gave away shoes at the Cosmopolitan Community Church on Chicago’s South Side. “We want to inspire the kids to get them back to school,” Mr. T said. “To let them know school is fun. Learning is fun. Learning is special. That’s what we’re about, to inspire them, motivate them.” He added, “You know…
Read MoreHank Bolden has earned his degree
At 86, Hank Bolden finally earned his degree from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford after serving in the Army in an all-Black unit that was purposely exposed to radiation from a nuclear atomic bomb blast. “They wanted to see how live soldiers would stand up to radiation,” said Bolden. His outfit was comprised…
Read MoreThe shooting of an 11-year-old boy is Black-on-Black hatred fueled by working in a racist system
A Black cop in Mississippi shot and wounded an 11-year-old boy who was ordered to call the police by his mother who feared a domestic dispute with the father of another one of her children was about the get out of hand. Aderrien Murry walked out of another part of the house and was shot…
Read MoreI wonder what the poor people are doing?
Pro Publica published a report Thursday that Supreme Court Justice Thomas took luxury trips on a private jet and a yacht owned by a billionaire friend. Clarence Thomas said Friday that he did not disclose luxury travel paid for by a Republican donor because he was advised at the time that he did not have to…
Read MoreBoy’s body was found in an alligator’s mouth
The body of a 2-year boy has been found in the jaws of an alligator, and the father should be fed to the alligator. St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway said the boy’s father, 21-year-old Thomas Mosley will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder for killing the boy’s mother, Pashun Jeffery, 20, and…
Read MoreThe inspiration for “Hotel Rwanda” has been pardoned
Paul Rusesabagina who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda,†was released from prison in Rwanda after his 25-year sentence was commuted Friday by the country’s President Paul Kagame. He was arrested by Rwandan authorities while he was traveling internationally in 2020 along with 20 others. All were charged with acts of terrorism. Rusesabagia was sentenced…
Read MoreBenjamin Jealous to lead the Sierra Club
Benjamin Jealous has been named the seventh executive director of the Oakland, California, Sierra Club. He took over the Sierra Club, whose founder, John Muir, disliked Black people. He took over the Sierra Club, whose founder, John Muir, disliked Black people. Jealous replaced Michael Brune on August 13, weeks before the Sierra Club’s executive director announced his…
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