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More than two million Houston residents will receive a text from the Wireless Emergency Alerts system on Friday morning. The city’s Office of Emergency Management says it will text the alert to all cell phones in the city and Harris County at 11 a.m. Friday. Officials say the text will look and sound like an […]

Rajon Belt-Stubblefield died Saturday evening after a confrontation that occurred during a “routine” traffic stop in Aurora, Colorado.

A Chicago faith leader known as the Rooftop Pastor is scheduled to begin a cross-country walk to raise money for a local community center.  Reverend Corey Brooks is the founder of New Beginnings Church in the city’s Woodlawn neighborhood.  He started his Walk Across America Monday in New York City, and will conclude in Los […]

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order that will extend the use of federal agencies to police the streets of D.C.

Trump announced that his administration will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to none other than Rudy Giuliani.

Now, despite drops in youth crime and on the heels of Hurricane Katrina’s 20th anniversary, Trump has asserted control in D.C. and encouraged law enforcement to “knock the hell” out of young people “because it is the only language they understand.” I’ve worked with youth for 15 years, and I know our young people to understand the language of care. They can feel that care when we end the criminalization of our children, and pass legislation like the People’s Response Act [summerlee.house.gov], which offers tangible opportunities and solutions to help our children by including funding for workforce development, mentorship, and afterschool programs. Here in New Orleans, we need compassionate adults to join It Takes a Village NOLA and pledge to provide the support young people need as we work to dismantle the systems that harm us.

Two pastors were arrested in Saint Petersburg, Florida, while praying over a "Black History Matters" mural that was set to be removed.

A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly.  The study, led by Stanford Medicine and published in JAMA Network Open, examined the health records of nearly 10,000 preschool-aged children ages 3 to 5 between 2016 and 2023 who were diagnosed with ADHD.  ADHD is a […]

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has lost her Secret Service protection, but the California Highway Patrol may provide security for her.  California officials have reportedly given her dignitary status.  Governor Gavin Newsom still needs to approve the protection.  Harris, who lives in Los Angeles, is starting a 15-city book tour on September 24th that will […]

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”Proverbs 11:25 Have you ever felt the warmth that spreads through your heart when you help someone? That’s the essence of Proverbs 11:25. It’s not just ancient wisdom; it’s a blueprint for a joyful, abundant life. Generosity isn’t always easy. Sometimes we feel stretched thin, […]

Rev. Ron Harrison highlights teachers' struggles, dedication, and impact, urging prayer, support, and encouragement to uplift and appreciate educators.

Patrick Braxton has made history as the first Black mayor of Newbern.