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  • AG Ellison Says Feds Persecuting Minnesota for Its Politics

    MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed federal lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging that a large-scale deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents violated the U.S. Constitution and the states’ rights.

  • What JPMorganChase’s $350,000 Commitment to Alabama Possible Means for Workforce Training

    THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “A prosperous job market is the foundation of a strong economy,” said Victoria Adams Phipps, Vice President, Global Philanthropy. “Through this initiative with Alabama Possible, we’re helping to close the skills gap and ensure more Alabamians have the opportunity to obtain high-quality jobs and build stronger economic futures for themselves and their families.”

  • Behind the Glass: Exploring the Evolution of the New-Look UAB

    THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — You can trace the new-look UAB streetscapes to a single source. The Wallace Tumor Institute, the home of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, reopened after a major renovation (inside and out) in 2013. The 2020 UAB Master Plan noted a host of features that had been taken into account in transforming the original building, with few discernible entrances, into one of the showpieces of campus.

  • Porter, Good Aren’t the First ICE Shooting Victims

    LOS ANGELES WAVE — Trump, ICE and Homeland Security officials had the same stock answer to why there was more gunplay and use of other weaponry in abundance. That was that ICE agents were under attack, and they had the right to defend themselves. Homeland Security officials went further and claimed that attacks were up in 2025 more than 25%.

  • COMMENTARY; Smoke, Sista’s Place, the Amanuensis, My Dying City

    NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — Panist and composer, Cyrus Chestnut, returns to the Smoke Jazz Club (2751 Broadway) from January 22–25, celebrating his birthday with his outstanding trio featuring bassist Dezron Douglas and drummer Willie Jones III, plus special guest vocalist Carla Cook.

  • “Sinners” Breaks Record with 16 OSCAR Nominations

    Ryan Coogler’s Sinners emerged as the biggest contender at the 98th Academy Awards, earning a historic 16 nominations—more than any movie has ever received in Oscar history. The announcement was made Thursday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. With this achievement, Sinners surpassed the long-standing record of 14 nominations previously held by

  • NBA Postpones Wolves-Warriors Game After Fatal Shooting

    A community responding to tragedy The National Basketball Association announced Saturday that it was postponing the scheduled game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis. The league cited the need to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community” following a fatal shooting earlier that morning involving federal immigration officers. The The post NBA Postpones Wolves-Warriors Game After Fatal Shooting appeared first on Rolling Out.

The Origins of Humanity: Where Science Meets Spirit

The Origins of Humanity: Where Science Meets Spirit

For centuries, humankind has asked three timeless questions: Where did we come from? Why are we here? What makes us human? Today, science can trace our biological footprints across time, while faith continues to illuminate the moral and spiritual dimensions of our being. This post explores humanity’s origins through both lenses, the scientific and the...
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Faith Before Flags: An Islamic Reflection on MAGA Christianity

Faith Before Flags: An Islamic Reflection on MAGA Christianity

In recent years, MAGA Christianity has gained prominence in the United States, blending evangelical identity with political nationalism. For many believers, it offers purpose, community, and a moral framework. From an Islamic perspective, we can approach this movement with curiosity and reflection, asking: Does the blending of faith and politics align with God’s moral guidance...
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Faith Before Flags: A Biblical Reflection on MAGA Christianity

Faith Before Flags: A Biblical Reflection on MAGA Christianity

In recent years, a movement known as MAGA Christianity has risen to prominence in America, a blend of faith, politics, and nationalism that seeks to “make America great again” through what it calls a return to “biblical values.” For many believers, it offers a sense of belonging, purpose, and moral clarity in a divided nation....
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The First Mother and the Future We Inherit

The First Mother and the Future We Inherit

The Woman Who Lives in All of Us About 200,000 years ago, somewhere in East Africa, a woman lived a life that by all accounts would have seemed ordinary. She gathered food, told stories by firelight, raised her children, and watched the stars. Yet unknowingly, she carried within her the spark that would ignite the...
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Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?

Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?

As someone who has spent two decades working at the intersection of technology, data, and systems thinking, I’ve learned that precision matters. Misunderstand a data set, and you can build an entire platform on a false premise. Misinterpret history, and you can build policy and culture on shaky ground. That’s exactly where we find ourselves...
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7 Financial Rules Every Young Black Professional Should Master Before 30

7 Financial Rules Every Young Black Professional Should Master Before 30

For many of us in the Black community, conversations about money often come late, if they come at all. Too often, we’re playing catch-up because our parents and grandparents weren’t given the same access to financial tools, wealth, or opportunities. But here’s the truth: the earlier you start, the more control you’ll have over your...
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The Impact of Texas’ Redistricting Map on Black Americans

The Impact of Texas’ Redistricting Map on Black Americans

Redistricting in Texas has long been more than a cartographic exercise; it is a political act with profound implications for representation, power, and civil rights. In recent cycles, the Texas Legislature’s approach to drawing district lines has raised significant concerns, especially for Black Americans whose political influence remains vulnerable to dilution despite constitutional protections and...
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Project 2025, Power Plays, and the Stakes for Everyday Americans

Project 2025, Power Plays, and the Stakes for Everyday Americans

American politics rarely feels so high-stakes. Today, the convergence of several seismic developments: Project 2025, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump’s reported desire to remove Jerome Powell, Texas’ redistricting battles, and an unexpected meeting with Vladimir Putin, isn’t just fodder for headlines. These events could reshape the daily lives of Americans, especially Black Americans, in ways...
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Project 2025 and the Plantation Blueprint: A Tale of Two Kevin Roberts

Project 2025 and the Plantation Blueprint: A Tale of Two Kevin Roberts

When people speak of Project 2025 today, they usually mean the Heritage Foundation’s Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise, a sprawling, nearly 1,000-page blueprint designed to reshape the federal government under a future conservative presidency. However, there is another document worth knowing, one far removed in tone yet chillingly connected in spirit: a 2003 dissertation...
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The Things We Were Never Taught — And What We’re Going to Do About It

The Things We Were Never Taught — And What We’re Going to Do About It

The destruction of “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1921. (Wikimedia Commons) I Wasn’t Taught This I was in my late 30s before I learned that Black Wall Street wasn’t just a myth, before I understood what Tulsa, Oklahoma, really meant. I had two degrees, multiple mentors, and a whole bookshelf of theory behind...
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  • AG Ellison Says Feds Persecuting Minnesota for Its Politics

    MINNESOTA SPOKESMAN-RECORDER — The state of Minnesota, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed federal lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging that a large-scale deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents violated the U.S. Constitution and the states’ rights.

  • What JPMorganChase’s $350,000 Commitment to Alabama Possible Means for Workforce Training

    THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — “A prosperous job market is the foundation of a strong economy,” said Victoria Adams Phipps, Vice President, Global Philanthropy. “Through this initiative with Alabama Possible, we’re helping to close the skills gap and ensure more Alabamians have the opportunity to obtain high-quality jobs and build stronger economic futures for themselves and their families.”

  • Behind the Glass: Exploring the Evolution of the New-Look UAB

    THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES — You can trace the new-look UAB streetscapes to a single source. The Wallace Tumor Institute, the home of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, reopened after a major renovation (inside and out) in 2013. The 2020 UAB Master Plan noted a host of features that had been taken into account in transforming the original building, with few discernible entrances, into one of the showpieces of campus.

  • Porter, Good Aren’t the First ICE Shooting Victims

    LOS ANGELES WAVE — Trump, ICE and Homeland Security officials had the same stock answer to why there was more gunplay and use of other weaponry in abundance. That was that ICE agents were under attack, and they had the right to defend themselves. Homeland Security officials went further and claimed that attacks were up in 2025 more than 25%.

  • COMMENTARY; Smoke, Sista’s Place, the Amanuensis, My Dying City

    NY AMSTERDAM NEWS — Panist and composer, Cyrus Chestnut, returns to the Smoke Jazz Club (2751 Broadway) from January 22–25, celebrating his birthday with his outstanding trio featuring bassist Dezron Douglas and drummer Willie Jones III, plus special guest vocalist Carla Cook.

  • “Sinners” Breaks Record with 16 OSCAR Nominations

    Ryan Coogler’s Sinners emerged as the biggest contender at the 98th Academy Awards, earning a historic 16 nominations—more than any movie has ever received in Oscar history. The announcement was made Thursday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. With this achievement, Sinners surpassed the long-standing record of 14 nominations previously held by

  • NBA Postpones Wolves-Warriors Game After Fatal Shooting

    A community responding to tragedy The National Basketball Association announced Saturday that it was postponing the scheduled game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis. The league cited the need to “prioritize the safety and security of the Minneapolis community” following a fatal shooting earlier that morning involving federal immigration officers. The The post NBA Postpones Wolves-Warriors Game After Fatal Shooting appeared first on Rolling Out.

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