It was a scene played out on Snapchat countless times before and since. It was a Saturday in May of 2017. Brandi Levy, a 14-year-old junior varsity cheerleader with a buddy in tow, decided to take a selfie in the parking lot of a convenience…
As a former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd, many states across the country continue to propose policing reform bills. Over the past year, at least 36 states have signed measures that would reform police practices. These proposals include…
As former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in April, attention has shifted to focus on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Introduced during last year’s Congress session, the George Floyd Justice in Policing…
Within hours of Governor Ron DeSantis signing the “Combating Public Disorder Act” into law, volunteers for the Black Collective, a non-profit civil rights group, got to work, canvassing, through neighborhoods, alerting people of the new legislation. The bill, HB1, touted by DeSantis as “the strongest…
Sports are a universal experience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, sports became even more important as a means to work out frustrations and stay connected with peers and friends. Recently, a highly debated sports-world topic is transgender individuals and their participation on sports teams. So far…
If you are looking for a way to exercise at home, Peloton is likely on your radar. With nearly $4 billion in earnings expected by the end of this year, the fitness company is wildly popular and has millions of members using its app, bike,…
Despite the endorsement of several heavy hitters, a chapter of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store (RWDS) Union will not be coming to the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama after all. Earlier this month, Amazon employees voted against unionizing by a 1,798 to 738 margin.…
Abuse is all too common in U.S. jails and prisons, with both inmates and correctional officers physically, sexually, and psychologically assaulting inmates. Certain populations face a greater risk of prison abuse, including those who are young or appear weak, have a mental illness or physical…
Multiple states are introducing bills that restrict or prohibit health care related to transgender individuals. According to the Williams Institute, approximately 1.6 million Americans identify as transgender. While the Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that it was sex discrimination and against federal law to fire…
Thursday, April 1st, marked the return of major league baseball across the country. Last year a shortened season due to COVID-19 and cardboard cut-out fans in the stands made for an unusual season. The National League Championship Series and World Series were a test, allowing…