BREAKING NEWS: Nick Chubb has pledged $5 million from his latest sponsorship deals to fund homeless shelters across Cleveland. His initiative will open 100 housing units and 200 shelter beds for those in need. Speaking emotionally, Chubb said: “Cleveland gave me everything — love, energy, belief. Now it’s my turn to give back. I can’t stand by knowing families are sleeping outside in this city.
August birthdays that remind us of vision, excellence and quiet revolution in the South.
This month, we honor Southern Black women whose brilliance reshaped journalism, education, sports and scholarship — and whose lives continue to inspire our communities.
July birthdays that remind us of courage, brilliance, and unstoppable change.
This month, we celebrate Southern Black women whose lives redefined what was possible, for their communities and for generations to come.
Chris Smalls—a Black American labor leader—was trying to feed Palestinians being starved in Gaza. The IDF detained and beat him for it.
This assault must not go unnoticed and he must be freed immediately.
Israel must be held to account. Let aid through. End the genocide.
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Diamond Dust.
Just a kid from Baltimore, turning dreams into reality and hoping I can inspire young women and men everywhere to do the same.
The most brilliant diamonds take pressure, polish, and time. Reebok is back—and the diamonds are shining brighter than ever. @Reebok
In America, we love to say people have the freedom to choose. But let’s be honest, that freedom often comes with conditions. Most of the time, your choice is only respected if it aligns with what others want.
In the WNBA All-Star vote, players were given a choice, and they used it. When Caitlin Clark came in 9th among guards, the backlash began.
Suddenly, these women were being labeled jealous, bitter, and petty, not because they lied, but because their votes didn’t match what certain groups expected.
Is anyone upset about who came in 5th, 8th, or 10th? Of course not.
On the season, Caitlin Clark is shooting 29.5% from three — 6th worst among players making 1+ three per game. She’s only played 56% of the season. She ranks 18th in assist-to-turnover ratio among top 20 guards in assists. She leads the entire league in turnovers. One could argue that she’s had more bad games than good ones.
But instead of respecting the players’ votes, people are pointing to TV ratings, charter flights, and merchandise sales as if those are the qualifications for being an All-Star. They’re not.
This isn’t just about one vote. It’s part of a long-standing pattern that has been happening since the beginning of last season.
No one’s denying Caitlin Clark’s talent. But insisting she must be voted higher, regardless of performance, isn’t about fairness. It’s about control, and that control is enforced through media outrage, online harassment, and subtle, coded commentary.
It’s selective outrage rooted in entitlement.
The RBG Fellowship was created by and for us: a two-year journey designed to nurture your leadership grounded in justice, community and joy. The upcoming cohort is open to local students in Jackson Metro only.
Deadline to apply: August 20 https://t.co/9JpPAzRBNA