The increase is part of a multi-pronged Biden administration effort to strengthen the country’s social safety net The Biden administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families—the largest single increase in the program’s history. Starting in October, average benefits for food stamps (officially known…
“Sometimes I feel like the world just don’t love me back,” the 33-year-old star revealed Gifted with powerhouse vocal ability and charisma to boot, American singer and songwriter Lizzo is known for being the life of the party, instantly lighting up sold-out stadiums across the globe from the moment she graces the stage. Despite “putting…
The AP spoke with several students across the country who did not want to be identified but said they were aware of attempts to obtain fake cards As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to…
No arrest has been reported in connection with the stabbing A man who was stabbed when a Los Angeles protest against vaccine mandates turned violent has been released from the hospital, police said Sunday. The man was stabbed and a news reporter was kicked after a fight broke out Saturday between anti-vaccination demonstrators and counterprotesters…
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty Documentaries exploring the life and legacy of fierce fighters of justice often reach us years after they have passed away. A new documentary explores the life and legacy of Rep. Barbara Lee, a progressive icon living. “Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power” is a feature-length film exploring Lee’s rise and the challenges she has…
The prolific rapper died less than 10 days after announcing a Zion I reunion tour Oakland, California rapper Steve “Baba Zumbi” Gaines, founding member of the hip-hop group Zion I, died at age 49 on August 13. Gaines’ family shared a statement with KQED confirming the rapper’s death on Friday. While the cause of death…
On Monday, Aug. 2, lawmakers in Nassau County, New York, passed a bill many are now saying is a direct attack on the First Amendment freedoms of protesters. Policymakers in Nassau County approved a piece of legislation in a 12-6 vote that would allow police officers and other first responders to sue people who harass…
Joie Chavis and Bow Wow‘s daughter Shai Moss overshadowed Chavis’ performance on Aug. 14 after the 10-year-old attempted to participate in a vocal TikTok challenge. In the initial challenge created by TikTok user Tianie Dacosta an individual is supposed to sing vocal runs of the words “See, I’ll be on my way.” A vocal run…
A disgruntled parent verbally attacked an elementary school principal before physically attacking a teacher A California teacher was assaulted by a parent during an argument about his child wearing a mask on the first day of school. The Amador County Unified School District Superintendent Torie Gibson said on August 11, that a parent verbally assaulted…
The U.S. Education Department will allow government-issued relief funds to cover the salaries of school employees whose districts are penalized for implementing mask mandates The Biden administration has offered to use federal relief funds to replace financial penalties incurred by Florida K-12 school districts who defy Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates. DeSantis, who…
