Amidst economic uncertainty and hardship for ordinary Americans, government leaders are celebrating holidays and indulging in luxuries, demonstrating a lack of empathy and compassion for those in need.
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A Doritos Bag, a Gun Drawn, and a Black Teen Terrorized by ‘AI’
A 16-year-old Black student-athlete was handcuffed and detained at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County after an AI “gun detection” system mistook a crumpled Doritos bag for a firearm, highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in the use of AI technology.
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Voting Rights Act Under Fire: Supreme Court Case Threatens Democracy
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is under threat as the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could determine how far the law still protects against racial discrimination in voting.
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Tough it Out? Been There, Done That
Black women have been told to “suck it up” for centuries, but this is not a solution to the pain and suffering they have endured, and they demand to be heard, respected, and cared for with evidence-based guidance rooted in science.
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Controversial Conservative Charlie Kirk Shot Dead, Sparking Outrage and Debate
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated while speaking at a university, and his death should remind us that violence is always wrong and that we must learn to disagree without dehumanizing each other.