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Just a day after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed at Utah Valley University, multiple HBCUs were forced into lockdown following threats.
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.
Although I was born before Hurricane Katrina, this experience brought me closer to the stories told by my mother and grandmother.
Writer Melanie Dione reflects on leaving New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and returning years later to do climate justice work.
In this commentary, writer Corey Richardson waxes poetic on all things nostalgic and explains why we all need to learn to let go of the past.
NewsOne is honored to showcase a small selection of L. Kasimu Harris' award-winning photography—sharing a glimpse of true Black excellence.
In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton discusses "Return to the Land," the self-described homesteading "utopia" founded for white people only.
The Interview That Rocked the Boat Isaac Carree is a singer, songwriter, radio host and podcaster. His recent interview with Maverick City’s co-founder and CEO of Insignia Assets, Norman Gyamfi, has the Gospel Music World and Church Folks in an uproar! His statements, particularly those dismissing traditional gospel and choir music, have ignited a passionate […]
Keli Rabon, a mother of two sons who escaped flooding from a camp in central Texas, described the scary moment she realized the high waters were “far more serious” than she initially believed. “Once I saw the statement from Camp Mystic that your daughter is okay if you’ve not been notified yet, I thought, oh my gosh, this is […]
Top 10 Safest States To Live In The U.S. When choosing a place to call home, safety is often at the top of the list for individuals and families alike. But what defines a “safe” state? For many, it comes down to a combination of factors, including low crime rates, minimal natural disaster risks, and […]
Seems like what was reported in the social media streets was a little overboard according to The Broward Sheriff’s Office — which is investigating the incident where a 5-year-old girl fell from Disney Cruise Line ship the Disney Dream — says she was not sitting on the ship’s railing. BSO told CBS News Miami that the child […]
On June 17, 2015, Dylann Roof opened fire in Charleston, South Carolina's revered Emanuel AME church, killing 9 people.
