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Bernice King Says Her Father’s Legacy Has Been Softened—And That’s Dangerous

In a wide-ranging conversation, Bernice King shares why she believes the nation is at a spiritual crossroads—and what everyday people can do to respond with purpose.

Altadena One Year Later: Bishop Needs $2 Million to Rebuild Local Church After Historic Wildfire

While one year has passed since the Eaton Fire ripped through Altadena, local citizens and community leaders remain in limbo during dire rebuilding efforts.

Altadena One Year Later: Iconic Little Red Hen Café Faces Landlord Drama as Restaurant Aims to Rebuild At Original Scorched Landmark Location

Owned and operated by mom-and-daughter duo Barbara Shay and Annisa Shay, this eatery is determined to rebuild the popular establishment despite significant challenges.

Altadena One Year Later: Multi-Generational Family Breaks Ground on New Home After Eaton Fire

From devastation to despair, the Roberts family is one step closer to calling their burned-down residence home again.

Altadena One Year Later: Family-Owned Martial Arts Studio Faces Hurdles to Rebuild After Eaton Fire

Two Dragons Martial Arts experienced immeasurable loss after fast-moving flames from the historic blaze decimated the close-knit community in Pasadena, CA.

Altadena One Year Later: Filmmaker Sadé Sellers Exposes Possible Systemic Threat After Legacy-Military Family Loses Home in Tragic Wildfire

From facing difficult questions of whether to rebuild in Altadena to unnerving sentiments after political leadership responses, Sellers believes Altadena could become a whitewashed, gentrified city over time.

Black Voter Organizing Quietly Restarts in January

January doesn’t feel loud in politics, and that’s exactly the point.

Black Unemployment Soars in America's Job Slump

At 8.3%, Black workers face a larger gap over the national rate, signaling deeper pain in a labor market that's officially in recession mode.

Jasmine Crockett Charges Into Texas Senate Race And Shakes Up Dem Primary

Rep. Crockett jumps into the 2026 Senate fray as Allred pivots—testing if her bravado can break GOP's Texas grip.

Opinion: Washington Doesn’t Value Nurses—But It Should Fear Losing Them

A reckless new federal policy puts advanced nursing programs out of reach and threatens the stability of the entire healthcare system.

Suspended Baltimore Officer Indicted After Viral Video Shows Him Driving Cruiser at Black Man

State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced multiple charges—including attempted murder—against Officer Robert A. Parks after prosecutors say he used his patrol car to chase and strike a civilian

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