The world first met Imani Dia Smith under the golden glow of the Minskoff Theatre lights on Broadway. As a child, she played Young Nala in “The Lion King,” a role defined by bravery and the promise of a bright future. But that light was extinguished […]
Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, has partnered with rewards platform Bilt to celebrate the release of his long-awaited fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb. Announced Dec. 26, the collaboration features a Bilt-exclusive vinyl record designed by Rocky that reflects his connection to Harlem and ever-evolving artistic […]
San Jose, California, officials are considering approving an $8 million settlement in a federal excessive-force lawsuit from K’aun Green, the college football player shot four times by a San Jose police officer while disarming a gunman in March 2022. The settlement recommendation, expected to be voted on […]
For the first time in years, borrowers who have stopped paying their student loans may have their wages garnished to repay their debts. The return of wage garnishment for student borrowers comes as the Trump administration continues to more aggressively enforce student debt collection, a policy that […]
The Supreme Court has denied President Donald Trump’s request to send the National Guard to Chicago to protect ICE agents, a decision that could jeopardize similar deployments in other cities. On Dec. 23, the court denied Trump’s deployment request, with conservative Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Neil Gorsuch […]
A Florida mother was arrested on Dec. 19 after a video captured her allegedly forcing a 6-year-old boy underwater at a resort pool following a dispute involving her son. Tiffany Griffith, 36, was being held without bond on charges of aggravated child abuse following the incident at the Gaylord […]
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