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Jackie Johnson, mother of Kendrick Johnson, speaks onstage during the Justice For Kendrick Johnson Rally at the Georgia State Capitol on June 13, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. | Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The mother of a Black teenager who was found dead inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in his Georgia high school gymnasium 12 years ago marked the somber anniversary in part by renewing calls for accountability in a […]

Source: NurPhoto / Getty In news that should surprise no one, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, becomes the latest company to end its DEI programs. As reported by CNBC (citing the initial report from Axios), Janelle Gale, Meta’s vice president of people, announced in an internal memo that Meta plans to end several internal programs “designed to increase the company’s hiring of diverse candidates,” the latest […]

Source: Megan Varner / Getty The city of Atlanta became a winter wonderland on Friday (Jan. 10) as a rare winter storm hit, causing flight delays, icy road conditions…and pretty funny commentary on social media. WSB-TV Meteorologist Brian Monahan says that the snow will continue in the mountains and occasionally mix with sleet through late Friday. Meanwhile, the metro area will mostly see a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and […]

The Cassius Squad is back for an all-new year of Black Watch for your weekend streaming guidance. This week’s picks include a limited series with some head-spinning plot twists, some inspiration to get you in touch with a therapist (if you need one, mental health is wealth) and more… Whether it’s documentaries, cult classic shows, or movies newly introduced to your favorite streaming platform, we’re making sure your watch list […]

(L-R) Former President Barack Obama, President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump arrive to attend the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 2025. | Source: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / Getty The optics of seeing former President Barack Obama and Donald Trump being cordial toward one another and even sharing a laugh at former President Jimmy Carter’s […]

Source: Anadolu / Getty LAPD carried out a citizen’s arrest Thursday afternoon (around 4:30pm), detaining a man with a blowtorch potentially connected to starting the Kenneth Fire in the Los Angeles community. The arson suspect (presumed to be homeless) was allegedly seen riding a bicycle around the Woodland Hills neighborhood, carrying a large “propane tank or a flamethrower,” and setting fire to several old Christmas trees and garbage cans at […]

Source: DNY59 / Getty The American Dream Now Costs $4.4 Million The American Dream now costs an estimated $4.4 million over a lifetime, covering milestones like marriage, raising children, homeownership, new cars, retirement savings, and vacations. This figure exceeds the lifetime earnings of most individuals but aligns with potential dual-income household earnings. On average, U.S. households with two earners holding Bachelor’s degrees earn $5.6 million over their careers. However, the […]

Marker for the U.S.-Canadian border between Skagway, Alaska, and Stikine Region, British Columbia. | Source: Philip Yabut / Getty Welcome to 2025, y’all. It’s a new year. Americans are out here pretending they’re enthusiastic about their resolutions. And the Donald Trump clown car hasn’t run out of gas. It’s still sputtering along, fueled by a crucible of fumes, chaos, whatever’s left of his supporters’ blind loyalty, cold McDonald’s fries and […]

Source: Jason Armond / Getty Incarcerated people in California are playing a critical role in combating the devastating wildfires that are sweeping across Los Angeles County, often risking their lives on the frontlines. However, the price they pay for this essential work is steep—these incarcerated firefighters are regularly underpaid, overworked, and subjected to grueling conditions. As reported by The Guardian, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) announced on […]