LEFT IN THE STORM: Black River Residents Say Jamaica’s Relief Response Failed Them

When a hurricane tears through a country, the wind should not be the only thing roaring. The government’s emergency response should be loud, visible, coordinated — a symphony of tents rising, medical units mobilizing, food lines forming, and rescue teams sweeping every corner where fear still sits trembling. But in Black River, St. Elizabeth, residents say the silence was louder […]

Fear Not 2.0 — The Uplift of Fellow Travelers

Last Tuesday was a good day for those opposing this Administration – people who cannot stomach MAGA policies, actions and goals… neighbors who reject President Trump’s leadership team and methods. The election made something important visible: it turns out we are not alone (even though this stretch of political history often leave us feeling we are). In the face of […]

Abria Jackson: Acting in Faith, Storytelling in Truth By Rev. Renaldo C. McKenzie

When Abria Jackson walked into a London theater this summer to see Night of Violence—the opening film of the UK’s FrightFest—she wasn’t alone. Sitting next to her was her mother, beaming with pride. “It was very emotional,” Jackson recalled. “My father passed away a couple of years ago, and he was so supportive of my dream. Knowing that my mom […]

Unrelenting Texas Floods Leave Trail of Tragedy and Questions: The Deadliest Inland Rain Disaster in Nearly Half a Century

A State Underwater In early July 2025, parts of Central Texas, especially Kerr County and surrounding Hill Country communities, were ravaged by historic flooding that left entire towns submerged, families shattered, and infrastructure devastated. What began as a holiday weekend quickly turned into a full-blown catastrophe, as remnants of Tropical Storm Barry collided with a persistent low-pressure system, dumping unprecedented […]

The Escalating War: Ukraine’s Deep Strikes, Russia’s Retaliation, and the Mounting Death Toll

Ukraine’s Strategic Offensive: Operation Spider’s Web On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed its most daring and complex military operation to date, codenamed Operation Spider’s Web. Launching 117 long-range drones from mobile platforms, Ukraine targeted five major Russian airbases, including the Engels-2 and Dyagilevo bases—sites known to house Russia’s nuclear-capable Tu-95 bombers. The drones, believed to be launched covertly from within […]

Fatal Crash in San Diego: The Devastating Impact of a Small Plane Collision in a Residential Neighborhood

On the morning of Thursday, May 22, 2025, a small private aircraft crashed into a densely populated residential neighborhood in San Diego, California. The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals onboard and caused serious damage to nearly a dozen homes and several vehicles. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the crash, exploring the sequence of events, emergency […]

Breaking Custody: The Role of Correctional Staff in Facilitating Inmate Escapes in New Orleans

Introduction The effectiveness and legitimacy of correctional systems depend heavily on institutional integrity and secure inmate custody. A breach involving jail staff undermines public confidence and signals systemic weaknesses. On April 27, 2025, a security video from the Orleans Justice Center—New Orleans’ primary detention facility—surfaced, revealing multiple inmates escaping through an unsecured gate, apparently with help from a uniformed correctional […]

Navigating Tragedy: The 2025 Collision of the Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc with the Brooklyn Bridge

Introduction The ARM Cuauhtémoc, a tall ship of the Mexican Navy, serves as a floating classroom for naval cadets, symbolizing Mexico’s maritime heritage and commitment to international goodwill. Its 2025 voyage, titled “Consolidation of Mexican Independence 2025,” was part of a commemorative journey marking the bicentennial of Mexico’s naval independence. Tragically, this mission was marred by a fatal collision with […]

Title: The Gleason 9 Diagnosis: Joe Biden and the Fight Against Advanced Prostate Cancer

On May 16, 2025, former U.S. President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer characterized by a Gleason score of 9 and metastasis to the bone. Despite the severity, the cancer is hormone-sensitive, offering potential for effective management. This diagnosis not only impacts Biden personally but also underscores broader issues related to aging political leadership, healthcare […]

Reimagining Justice: Larry Krasner on Ending Mass Incarceration and Investing in Communities

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner recently addressed members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. answering the piercing question, “What have we done right?” His answer, armed with raw statistics and biting clarity, laid bare both the progress and persistent paradoxes of Philadelphia’s criminal justice system. Krasner, a former civil rights attorney turned reformist DA, didn’t mince words. “We’ve cut state […]