

Three Former Minnesota Officers Who Watched George Floyd Die are Convicted
On February 24 in a St. Paul, Minneapolis federal courthouse, a jury convicted Tou Thao, 36; Alex Kueng, 28; and Thomas Lane, 38 of...


Jehovah’s Witnesses Thrive with a Modified Ministry
Cynthia White would rarely go more than a few days without knocking on a door or visiting a Bible student as part of her volunteer...


Mayor Horrigan Announces Over $1.3M Awarded To Violence Intervention And Prevention Grant Recipients
Akron, Ohio, March 1, 2022 — Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan announced that the first Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grants...


“Ashamed”: Newspapers Apologize for Decades of Negative Coverage on Black Communities
In a stark reminder of the importance of the Black Press established in the U.S. in 1827 by Sam Cornish and John Russwurm, American...


Black Model (Nyakim Gatwech) Called ‘A Freak of Nature’ by Columbia U’s Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
On Wednesday, #ColumbiaUniversity’s top psychiatrist was suspended after suggesting that a black model’s dark skin made her a “freak of...


Another Rapper (Snootie Wild) Has Been Shot and Killed
After reports of him being in critical condition after being shot in the neck in Houston, it’s being confirmed by family and friends that...


African Migrants/Students Experience Racism While Fleeing Ukranian War Zone
(Via Independent) – Scores of African migrants (and students) in Ukraine are being blocked from fleeing to safety as Russian attacks...


Rallies Are Being Held Across the US in Support of Ukraine
Cities across the United States have seen rallies in support of Ukraine this weekend as the invasion by Russian forces continues. Crowds...


Mayor Horrigan Announces Upcoming Changes To Cabinet
Akron, Ohio, February 24, 2022 — Today, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has announced several changes to his Cabinet including a new Deputy...


City Of Akron Passes 2022 Capital Budget Detailing $366 Million Of Investments
Akron, Ohio, February 15, 2022 — Yesterday, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan’s plan for the 2022 Capital Investment & Community Development...






