On Oct. 15, a man was taken into custody after a stabbing happened at a hotel in Wellington. The person who was hurt was rushed to the hospital, but they were not in serious danger. People who saw what happened said the man who did the stabbing used hurtful words about race during a fight before the stabbing. The police got a call about the fight and the stabbing ju...
In a shocking turn of events, two former prosecutors from Plymouth County are now facing serious consequences for their actions in a case that wrongfully imprisoned a young student for 17 years. The Board of Bar Overseers found their behavior unacceptable, highlighting how their actions damaged the trust in the legal system. The prosecutors, John Bradley Jr. and Kar...
A recent study has uncovered a troubling trend: Americans are reading less for fun, and the gap between Black and white readers is widening. The research, published in iScience, looked at data from over 236, 000 people aged 15 and older, collected between 2003 and 2023, with 2020 excluded due to the pandemic. The findings show that while those who do read for pleasu...
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman to hold a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is under intense pressure to step down. This comes after President Donald Trump moved to remove her from her role. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, suggested that Cook should take a leave of absence. He even called it "the honorable thing to do. " Hassett's com...
Hospitals getting certified for stroke care is a big deal. It means they have the right tools and know-how to treat strokes better. But does this help all patients equally? That's the big question. Black and White patients might not be getting the same benefits from these certified stroke centers. Even though technology has improved, racial gaps in treatment persist...
A recent incident in Richland County has sparked a heated discussion about the need for a statewide hate crimes law in South Carolina. On July 17, a man named Jonathan Felkel allegedly shot at a Black neighbor in the Spring Valley neighborhood, and he was arrested under a new local hate intimidation ordinance. This ordinance makes hate intimidation a misdemeanor, pun...
The "big, beautiful bill" signed into law on July 4, 2025, is said to boost the economy and improve financial stability. However, a closer look shows it may widen the wealth gap, especially for low-income and minority communities. The racial wealth gap in the U. S. is already huge. Between 2019 and 2022, white families' median wealth was over $250, 000 more than Bla...
Mayor Brandon Johnson is once again at a crossroads, needing to pick a new leader for the Zoning Committee. This time, the decision is even more crucial as it's his third attempt. The current leader, Ald. Walter Burnett, is stepping down, leaving a big void. This isn't just any committee; it's one of the most powerful, dealing with how land is used in the city. The ...
In a move that has sparked outrage, the US Justice Department has suggested that former police officer Brett Hankison serve just one day in prison. This recommendation comes after Hankison was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a botched police raid. The raid, which took place in Taylor's home, resulted in her death. Hankison was the only...
In the U. S. , certain groups feel the effects of peripheral neuropathy (PN) more than others. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic folks are more likely to deal with this painful nerve condition than non-Hispanic White people. But why? That's the big question. Researchers wanted to dig deeper. They looked at a big, diverse group of adults. They checked out race and ethn...