CHICAGO (AP) — Following a public celebration of his life, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Was honored with a more private memorial service Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters on the South Side of Chicago. The service, attended by approximately a few hundred family members, allies, and confidants, marked the culmination of a week of … Read more
A Tribe’s Resilience: The Akuntsu and the Fight for Amazonian Survival The Akuntsu, an Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest, faced imminent extinction just months ago. Now, the birth of a baby boy, Akyp, has ignited a spark of hope, not only for the tribe’s future but too for the broader effort to protect the … Read more
Rubio Defends Maduro Ouster, Signals Recent Era for US-Caribbean Relations BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a staunch defense of the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a meeting with Caribbean leaders on Wednesday. The move, which has sparked debate across the region, … Read more
Life Under the Shadow: The Ongoing Crisis in Russian-Occupied Ukraine The situation in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine remains dire, marked by fear, repression and a systematic dismantling of Ukrainian identity. Even as the conflict evolves, the daily lives of those living under occupation are characterized by hardship and a struggle for survival, as detailed in … Read more
Minneapolis, MN — Minnesota and federal authorities are investigating the alleged beating of Alberto Castañeda Mondragón, a Mexican citizen, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last month. The investigation centers on determining the cause of the eight skull fractures that required hospitalization in Minneapolis. Investigation Underway Investigators from the St. Paul Police Department and … Read more
A federal judge ruled on Presidents Day that an exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by George Washington must be restored at his former home in Philadelphia. The ruling came after President Donald Trump’s administration removed the exhibit last month. Exhibit Removal and Legal Challenge The city of Philadelphia sued in January after … Read more
Indian Health Service Leads the Way in Mercury-Free Dentistry: A Global Shift The Indian Health Service (IHS) announced this month it will phase out dental fillings containing mercury by 2027, a move signaling a broader global trend toward mercury-free dentistry. This decision impacts the roughly 2.8 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives who rely on … Read more
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Statement: A New Era of American Identity? Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime performance wasn’t just a concert; it was a cultural and political statement. The performance, occurring just a week after his Grammy win for “DeBí Tirar Más Fotos,” sparked conversations about Latino belonging, American identity, and the power of … Read more
Minneapolis, MN – The Trump administration is reducing the number of federal immigration officers deployed in Minnesota, but will continue its ongoing enforcement operation despite weeks of tension and confrontations that have resulted in fatalities, according to border czar Tom Homan Wednesday. Drawdown Tied to Local Cooperation Approximately 700 officers – roughly a quarter of … Read more
The Silent Strain: How Police Interactions are Impacting Black Women’s Heart Health – And What’s Next <p>A recent study from North Carolina State University has illuminated a disturbing link: the stress of worrying about police brutality and harassment is physically manifesting in Black women, specifically as increased cardiovascular risk. While previous research focused heavily on … Read more