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By Jonathan Howe, Temple University In an effort to avoid stereotypes about Black male athletes, such as being labeled a “dumb jock,” Spike, a college football player, says he wore…
WASHINGTON -- Democratic Congresswoman Cori Bush who represents Missouri confirmed on Tuesday that the Department of Justice Department is investigating whether the lawmaker misused campaign funds for her personal security.…
By Michael K. Logan, Kennesaw State University and Jennifer Carson, University of Central Missouri Manuel Terán was one of a few dozen environmentalist activists who joined a protest nearly three…
NEW YORK -- On Tuesday, the City Council passed a law that mandates New York City police officers to record the apparent race, gender, and ages of most individuals they…
By Duane Jethro, University of Cape Town An identity document, a pair of reading glasses, a hearing aid and a pair of worn shoes. These are just some of Nelson…
SALT LAKE CITY -- On Tuesday, Utah's governor signed a bill into law that specifically prohibits diversity training, hiring, and inclusion programs at universities and in state government, marking a…
By Donovan Schaefer, University of Pennsylvania In October 2023, nearly seven years after the deadly Unite the Right white supremacist rally, the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in…
The state’s small electricity providers aren’t required to delay disconnecting seriously ill customers who depend on medical devices, putting lives at risk. This story was originally published by ProPublica. By…
WASHINGTON -- Three soldiers were killed and dozens of troops were wounded after a drone strike in Jordan, officials said Monday. All three of the soldiers who were killed in…
By Justin de Benedictis-Kessner, Harvard Kennedy School Elected representatives in government don’t always look like the people they serve. The people who serve in local governments – cities, counties and…
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