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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Remembering Dr. King’s Birthday and His Time Fighting for Justice in Chicago

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed Monday, January 19, 2026, offers a time to remember...

Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy

Neither of these men – US President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin – likes being held accountable by the press. Contributor/Getty...

DEMOCRAT NATALIE HOWSE PRIMED, PREPARED, AND READY TO SERVE AS CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE OF THE 1ST SUB CIRCUIT

(Chicago, IL) Democrat Natalie Howse, a respected attorney, community advocate, and lifelong South Side Chicagoan, is now primed, energized and ready for the stretch run  for...

Ben Jealous: Get ready to honor America’s birthday by fighting for freedom, again

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—America has a big birthday this year. Here’s a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976. I still believe...

‘The most dangerous Negro’: 3 essential reads on the FBI’s assessment of MLK’s radical views and allies

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. relaxes at home in May 1956 in Montgomery, Alabama. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Howard Manly, The Conversation Left out of GOP...

What We Know About Renee Nicole Good: Mother Fatally Shot By ICE Agent

The woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday (January 7) has been identified. Video viewed by millions...

Feeling stuck at work as the New Year begins? It may be a sign of professional growth

by Leda Stawnychko, Mount Royal University As the new year starts, it’s natural to feel torn between gratitude and restlessness. December often disrupts routines: fewer...

This Week In Black History January 7, -13, 2026

• January 7 From 4th Century AD—Ethiopian Christmas—known as Ganna—is celebrated on Jan. 7. Ethiopian Christianity was much closer to the Christian Coptic Church of...

Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection

by Megan Willis, Australian Catholic University As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their...

Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust

Donald Trump waits in court during proceedings over a business records violation. He was convicted, but Trump and his supporters dismissed the case as...
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