In 1964, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer delivered a searing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, challenging the nation’s commitment to freedom and equality. As a leader of the Mississippi Freedom Party, Hamer exposed the brutal realities of racism in America […]
A 63-year-old Florida man, Paul Slane, has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly pointing a firearm at another vehicle during a road rage incident in Port St. Lucie. The incident, which was captured on video, occurred on August 20 around 4:30 p.m. on Southwest […]
On a tense August day in Mesa, Arizona, Darnay Cockrell found himself in a confrontation with local law enforcement that would leave him feeling both powerless and betrayed. The 52-year-old father, recovering from surgery and coping with knee issues, reached out to authorities in desperation, […]
The British R&B trio FLO, composed of London natives Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma, and Renée Downer, has at last revealed the release date for their debut studio album, Access All Areas. Slated for November 19, this album marks a significant milestone for the group, who […]
At 77, Sherry Yates of Coolidge, Arizona, has achieved something that many people spend their lives striving for: homeownership. After years of renting in various parts of Arizona, often sharing living spaces with multiple generations of her family, Yates faced the uncertainty of constant relocations, […]
Codington Sparks Special Teams Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Samori Benjamin Expectations Are High For Saleh and Jets Photo: Special to the NY Beacon The Jets played their second preseason game last Saturday, August 17th where they prevailed 15-12 against the Carolina Panthers. The […]
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