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November 1, 2024November 1, 2024Politics

Crucial vote could end prison labor exception to slavery ban

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California and Nevada voters face landmark decisions on constitutional amendments that would eliminate exceptions allowing slavery and involuntary servitude in prisons, joining a growing movement to reform inmate labor practices nationwide. The initiatives target legal loopholes that permit forcing inmates to work for wages often below $1 per hour under threat of punishment. If passed,...

‘Comes Back at Your 10 Times Harder’:Trump Supporter Who Spiraled Over Ex-President’s Mug Shot, Hit with Year-Long Prison Sentence for Threatening DA Fani Willis and County Sheriff
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November 1, 2024November 1, 2024Politics

‘Comes Back at Your 10 Times Harder’:Trump Supporter Who Spiraled Over Ex-President’s Mug Shot, Hit with Year-Long Prison Sentence for Threatening DA Fani Willis and County Sheriff

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An Alabama man who left multiple threatening voicemails for the Fulton County district attorney and sheriff will spend more than a year in federal prison for the crime. Arthur Ray Hanson II will spend one year and seven months in prison, complete three years of supervised release, and pay a $7,500 fine. Fulton District Attorney...

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October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Culture, Politics

How Philadelphia’s historic churches unite and inspire amid political turmoil

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Philadelphia, a city steeped in history, is home to two iconic churches that have played pivotal roles in shaping American society: Christ Church and Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. These institutions not only reflect the spiritual heritage of the nation but also serve as vital community hubs amid today’s political divisions. Christ Church:...

White Woman Called Cops on Black 14-Year-Old Washington State Boy, Accusing Him of Pushing Her at Park. Police Charge Her Instead After Multiple Witnesses Allege She Was Aggressor
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October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Politics

White Woman Called Cops on Black 14-Year-Old Washington State Boy, Accusing Him of Pushing Her at Park. Police Charge Her Instead After Multiple Witnesses Allege She Was Aggressor

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A Washington state woman was charged with a hate crime after allegedly trying to pin an assault on a Black and Hispanic teenager she reportedly shouted racial slurs and insults at. Jennifer Vincent faces a malicious harassment charge with a hate crime designation, fourth-degree assault, and resisting arrest for the Oct. 25 incident. Jennifer Vincent...

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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Politics

Virginia NAACP responds to voter purge ahead of Election Day

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As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the term “October Surprise” is taking on new meaning in Virginia. This phrase typically refers to unexpected political events that can sway election outcomes, and this year, it encapsulates the controversy surrounding the recent voter purge in the Commonwealth. The Virginia chapter of the NAACP is stepping up to...

‘Some Folks Are Just Filthy!’: Explicit Billboard Depicting Doctored Image of Kamala Harris Removed from Ohio Highway As Company Says It Wasn’t Aware of Its ‘Vulgar’ Nature
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October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Politics

‘Some Folks Are Just Filthy!’: Explicit Billboard Depicting Doctored Image of Kamala Harris Removed from Ohio Highway As Company Says It Wasn’t Aware of Its ‘Vulgar’ Nature

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Motorists heading westbound on state Highway 16 in Newark, Ohio, will no longer have to explain to their kids or elderly mothers why the vice president of the United States is being shown on her knees, tongue protruding, her intentions clear to most people of a certain age. A representative for the billboard company that...