Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas spoke about how his views on race and politics have led some critics to question his Blackness. During a conversation at the Hoover Institution with Peter Robinson, Thomas expressed incredulity at this questioning, saying, “I mean, how stupid is that? Look at me,” while pointing to himself. He found the...
Professional wrestler LaBron Kozone, known for his blue-chip and generational potential, signed a multi-year agreement with Major League Wrestling (MLW) in March. Kozone has secured several wins and is gearing up for an upcoming “Fusion” event, where he aims to settle a score with Joe Coffey. Coffey previously attacked the legendary authority figure, Teddy Long....
The Maryland Tax Court has invalidated the state’s pioneering tax on digital advertising. It has also directed state officials to refund the collected taxes to major tech companies. The court found that the tax contravened the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act, as well as the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment and commerce and due process clauses....
In 1924, the United States Congress sent a clear message to the world by drastically limiting immigration. Amidst concerns over crime, demographics, and economic pressures, the legislation imposed quotas on immigration from countries such as Italy, Poland, and Russia, while nearly all Asian immigrants were barred. The law also instituted a cap permitting only 150,000...
An air traffic controller intervened to prevent confusion when two American Airlines flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were assigned the same call sign, 2482. One flight, arriving from Chicago, was attempting to land. Simultaneously, another flight with the same call number was departing. The controller quickly identified the issue and designated the flights...
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has restructured its early presidential primary lineup, positioning South Carolina at the forefront for 2028. This strategic shift emphasizes the significance of Black and Latino voters, as well as labor unions, in determining the party’s future leader. New Primary Order South Carolina will kick off the primaries on January 22,...
Jason Arday, a British sociologist, died in Battersea, south London. Arday, who had recently resigned from the University of Cambridge, faced public accusations of plagiarism. He was 37 when he became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023. He resigned under intense media scrutiny due to allegations of plagiarism and questions about his athletic and fundraising...
This week, a significant change in the Los Angeles City Hall landscape stirred controversy. Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson decided to remove Councilmember Nithya Raman as chair of the city’s housing and homelessness committee. This comes as Raman challenges Mayor Karen Bass in the upcoming election. Raman quickly claimed that her removal was a punishment for...
Temple University professor Bryant Simon recently shared insights about his latest book, For Customers Only: Public Bathrooms and the Making of American Inequality. The book delves into how public restrooms have intersected with significant social movements, including civil rights and trans issues. Restrooms and Civil Rights Public restrooms have played a role in civil rights...
President Trump has introduced a memorandum aiming to involve private companies in combatting cybercrime, traditionally a role for government agencies. The idea permits certain U.S. businesses, approved by the government, to target foreign cybercriminals. Historically, such tasks have been managed by federal entities. Details of the Memo The memorandum does not legally authorize private companies...