Reuters reports that U.S. military officials are preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., following President Trump’s emergency declaration aimed at addressing rising crime and homelessness in the capital. Though details of his justification remain unclear, the deployment is part of a broader federal response as authorities seek to reassert public […]
For decades, history textbooks in American classrooms have presented a selective version of technological progress—one that often centers white inventors while leaving out the significant contributions of Black innovators. This omission is not accidental. It reflects systemic racism, discriminatory patent laws, and the cultural tendency to simplify history into neat narratives that favor dominant groups. […]
Blending its poignant history, cultural resurrection, and current pursuit of justice: The origin: Silas White’s vision In 1957, a formidable Black entrepreneur named Silas White purchased the former Elks Lodge building at 1811 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica with the intention of establishing the Ebony Beach Club—a welcoming beachfront retreat for Black families during the […]
On the shores of South Carolina’s Sea Islands, the voices of the past echo through sacred songs preserved by Gullah Geechee elders. These spirituals, born from the pain and resilience of enslaved Africans, are being lovingly safeguarded by a group of elders who see their music not just as art, but as a living legacy. […]
In a move that could reshape the retirement savings landscape for millions of Americans, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing regulators to open the door for 401(k) plans to include private market investments. The order, signed on August 7, 2025, instructs the Department of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and […]
Key Points Future Projections Legal Actions Expect imminent legal challenges, as civil rights organizations may argue the policy constitutes a breach of retirement rights and discriminatory treatment. Military Precedents Other branches may adopt similar disqualification policies or TERA denials, establishing a broader precedent for transgender service exclusion. Policy & Governance Debate The move may trigger […]
On August 7, 2025, Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced that FBI Director Kash Patel had approved his request for the FBI to assist in locating Texas House Democrats who left the state to hinder a GOP-led redistricting vote Senator Cornyn. Senator Cornyn expressed gratitude toward the federal government’s quick response, calling the lawmakers who fled […]
In what is being called the most significant data breach in history, a massive cyberattack has exposed the personal and sensitive information of billions of people around the world. From everyday internet users to government officials and corporate executives, no one appears to have been spared in this sweeping digital intrusion. Cybersecurity analysts report that […]
As artificial intelligence tools become more integrated into content generation workflows, one of the most critical challenges emerging is the detection of hallucinations in summarizations. Hallucinations occur when AI-generated summaries contain information not present or supported in the original source material. These fabrications, which can be presented in a highly convincing and fluent manner, threaten […]
Schools across the U.S. are increasingly deploying AI-powered surveillance tools like Gaggle, Lightspeed Alert, Bark, and GoGuardian to monitor students’ online activity on school-issued devices, aiming to identify signs of self-harm, violence, or bullying Wikipedia. A widely publicized case involved a 13-year-old girl in Tennessee. After making an offensive (but contextually non-threatening) joke through a […]