Posts by Delaney Novak
Supreme Court Rebuffs Biden Administration Plea to Restore Multibillion-Dollar Student Debt Plan
The Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s request to reinstate most provisions of the SAVE plan for student loan borrowers. 8 million people were already enrolled in the SAVE plan and 10 are looking for lower monthly payments.
Read More‘Supermarket Redlining’: Why Black Families Pay More for Food
Grocery prices have soared for everyone, but experts say Black consumers face disproportionately higher costs and rates of food insecurity. Supermarket redlining has led to food deserts in Black communities and, not only higher prices, but greater incidences of diet-related diseases.
Read MoreRoyce White, Former NBA Player, Shakes Up US Senate GOP Primary Race in Minnesota
Former NBA player, Royce White, seeks nomination for the US Senate GOP primary in MN. As a Black man, White says he can appeal to POC voters. However, White has drawn controversy with past misogynistic, homophobic, and antisemitic social media comments. White praises Steve Bannon as a “hero” and calls conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, a friend.
Read MoreUS Olympian Ariana Ramsey is ‘So Amazed’ by Free Healthcare in the Olympic Village, She’s Joining the Fight for Universal Healthcare
US olympian Ariana Ramsey’s experience with free healthcare at the Paris 2024 Olympics has her eager to fight for universal healthcare back home. The olympian has received free dental care, eye exams, and more while in the Olympic village; she has taken to social media to express her amazement and newfound call to action.
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Most Claims in Federal Lawsuit Filed by Black Texas Student Punished Over Hairstyle
Texas judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Darryl George, a Black student who was punished by his school for his hairstyle. George filed the lawsuit—claiming racial and gender discrimination—when his Houston, Texas school district punished him for refusing to get rid of his locs.
Read MoreTrump Falsely Accuses Harris of Deciding to ‘Turn Black’ During a Combative Panel With Black Journalists
During the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention, Trump falsely claimed presidential nominee and Howard University alum, Vice President Kamala Harris, decided to “turn Black.” Trump said, “. . . she was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage. I did not know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black.”
Read More2024 Election Latest: Harris Vows to ‘Earn and Win’ Party Nomination After Biden Drops Out
After President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris vows to “earn and win” the Democratic Party nomination. Democratic Party leaders have begun endorsing Harris in her fight to beat Donald Trump.
Read MoreThe Party of Lincoln Is Dead
The party of Abraham Lincoln that fought the Civil War to preserve the American union is not the same Republican party which exists today. The majority of historical Republican legislative and policy accomplishments for Black people rests on the Civil War and the short period following. The Republican party’s Compromise of 1877 effectively marked its abandonment of Black people.
Read MoreStephen A. Smith’s Non-Apology ‘Apology’
Stephen A. Smith compared Trump’s criminal charges to the legal attacks on heroic Black historical figures—now he’s “apologizing.” Smith claimed the Black community relates to Trump’s legal struggles. Yet, after receiving large backlash, he said his words were “taken out of context” and “misconstrued.”
Read MoreConvenience Store Chain With Hundreds of Outlets in 6 States Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit
Convenience store chain, Sheetz, faces discrimination lawsuit based on the disproportionate impact its hiring practices have on minorities. Altoona, PA-based Sheetz automatically weeds out applications whom the company deems to have failed criminal background checks. Federal officials say they take issue with the criminal background check screening of applicants.
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