Every year, an estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness in the United States. In a significant move to address this pressing issue, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a new funding initiative aimed at tackling youth homelessness nationwide. Through its Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP), HUD is awarding...
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‘Despicable Scum’: Outrage Erupts Over Pennsylvania Parade Float with Woman Dressed As Kamala Harris Chained and Dragged Behind Truck
A Pennsylvania parade float depicting Democratic nominee Kamala Harris chained behind a truck with former President Donald Trump at the helm sparked outrage among residents and officials who compared the display to a lynching. The float appeared last Thursday in a children’s Halloween parade in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, where its presence left attendees stunned, with some describing the assemblage...
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Why Black voters must stand up in the 2024 election
The 2024 presidential election represents a defining moment for Black Americans’ political power and civil rights. As Vice President Kamala Harris champions progress and equality, the election’s outcome could significantly impact voting rights, economic opportunities, and social justice. The current political climate has intensified concerns about voter suppression tactics and civil rights protections, making this...
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‘How Many?’: Video Captures Florida Officer’s Shocked Reaction After Learning Black Man Was Tased Six Times by Fellow Cop; Leaving Him Paralyzed
A 32-year-old man was left paralyzed after being Tasered multiple times by police in Florida and now his attorneys are demanding police to drop charges against him. According to local news outlets, Thomas Farley was tased by Palm Bay Police Officer Derrick Mitchell on June 28. Authorities were called to a Circle K gas station...
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Crucial vote could end prison labor exception to slavery ban
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,...
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‘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
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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How Philadelphia’s historic churches unite and inspire amid political turmoil
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:...