With nearly one-third of missing children in the United States being Black, some states are proposing “Ebony Alert” systems to address disparities in how missing cases receive public attention and law enforcement response compared with the existing AMBER Alert program.
Tag: California
Posted inENTERTAINMENT
Cardi B. says she’s too pretty to be single as tour continues
Cardi B. is loudly confirming her split from New England Patriots player Stefon Diggs all along her tour route, which will conclude on April 18 in Atlanta.
Posted inBUSINESS
AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: How Kaci Patterson advances Dr. King’s legacy through equity-driven change
Communities nationwide continue to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through service, faith and advocacy. Today’s leaders and organizations are expanding his vision through action, equity and community-building.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden
Maryland lawmakers overrode Gov. Wes Moore’s veto to create a commission that will study potential reparations for slavery, despite his argument that the state should focus on direct action rather than further study. Supporters say a formal commission is necessary to ensure reparations efforts are credible, constitutional and effective.
Posted inWord In Black
Fewer Black students missing school as attendance slowly rebounds
Chronic absenteeism in U.S. K–12 schools is gradually declining, and a new EdTrust report suggests rates could be cut in half within five years if states continue expanding early interventions, tutoring, and wraparound supports. The improvements are especially significant for Black students, who remain disproportionately affected but are seeing progress as states adopt data-driven strategies and invest in student well-being.
Posted inNational News
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court’s order requiring the 47th president’s administration to fully fund November SNAP food aid payments during the ongoing government shutdown. The decision leaves millions of low-income Americans uncertain about when or if they’ll receive full benefits, as some states already issued payments before the ruling.
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More than 20 states sue White House administration over frozen after-school and summer funding
Over 20 states have sued the Trump administration for freezing billions in federally approved funding for after-school and summer programs that serve 1.4 million children, disproportionately affecting low-income and rural communities. As schools prepare to reopen, organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA warn of potential closures and layoffs if the funds aren’t released within weeks, leaving families with few affordable childcare alternatives.
Posted inWord In Black
California’s student crisis is everyone’s problem
Despite progressive policies, Califorina’s Black students lag decades behind in achievement.
Posted inClimate Change
Is the US becoming uninsurable? How climate change affects insurance costs
By Andrea Vale As Southern California still reels from January’s catastrophic wildfires, the economic damage has surged to $250 billion, far exceeding initial estimates. But that figure doesn’t account for damage incurred by residents whose homes and businesses were reduced to rubble and ash. The Palisades and Eaton fires alone will result in up to […]
Posted inPOLITICS
New Year brings wave of new laws across the United States
In 2025, new laws in various states will impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, with gun safety taking center stage.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week
California and Washington state are recovering from storm damage and power outages, while forecasters warn of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris, Beyoncé team up for a Texas rally on abortion rights and hope battleground states hear them
Vice President Kamala Harris and Beyoncé are campaigning in Texas to highlight the medical fallout from abortion restrictions, emphasizing the need to protect reproductive rights and prevent Donald Trump from overturning Roe v. Wade.