Country singer Jason Aldean responded to the controversy surrounding his song “Try That in a Small Town” during a recent concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. Reflecting on the criticism he has received, Aldean acknowledged that everyone is entitled to their opinions, but that it doesn’t necessarily mean they are true. He emphasized his pride in being …
The White House is set to establish a national monument in honor of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Chicago boy whose abduction, torture, and lynching in 1955 played a pivotal role in sparking the civil rights movement. President Biden will sign a proclamation on Tuesday, which coincides with the 82nd anniversary of Till’s birth, officially establishing …
The expectations of behavior in music and film vary depending on the protagonist. Some artists are allowed to express fictional and deviant behavior, which is enjoyed as a dramatization of their character. However, if the character represents a force of nature that we don’t associate with violence or harmful rhetoric, we tend to dismiss their …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vigorously defended himself against accusations of promoting racist and hateful conspiracy theories during a House hearing on government censorship. Despite calls to disinvite Kennedy due to recent antisemitic remarks, the Republican-led Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government amplified claims of unfair targeting by technology companies. Democrats argued that …
Israeli President Isaac Herzog delivered a speech to Congress in Washington, reassuring U.S. allies about the strength of Israel’s democracy and its relationship with the U.S. He acknowledged the “intense and painful debate” in Israel over actions taken by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline government. This speech, marking the 75th anniversary of modern Israel, indirectly …
Longtime Fox News host Jesse Watters, known for his far-right views that even horrify his own mother, will be taking over Tucker Carlson’s prime-time spot starting Monday night. This marks a new era for the conservative network’s top billing. Watters’ show, “Jesse Watters Primetime,” which is a year and a half old, is expected to …
Paterson, New Jersey — The Negro leagues were a home for Black baseball players from the 1920s through the 1940s. A new documentary called “The League” shines a light on the notable owners, managers, and players who never received recognition in the history books of Major League Baseball. Director Sam Pollard describes the trials and …
Paris — France was rocked by protests over the weekend following the fatal shooting of an unarmed 17-year-old boy by a police officer in a Paris suburb. The unrest has led to more than 3,300 arrests, over 1,000 damaged buildings, and 700 injured police officers since the incident on June 27. Although there were only 157 …
In 1923, the Chinese Exclusion Act was implemented in Canada, halting Chinese immigration and severing the family ties of many Chinese labourers already in the country. This tragic event left these individuals without descendants to carry on their stories, resulting in their lives being forgotten and their legacies being lost. Some even ended up in …
The Supreme Court has made a significant ruling, with a 6-3 decision stating that racial preferences in college admissions contravene the US Constitution. This signifies a positive change, as it ensures that deserving students with high grades and test scores will no longer be overlooked in favor of applicants who may have the “right” skin …