Black Churches Beef Up Hurricane Relief Aid
As the Trump administration considers an overhaul of FEMA, some denominations are strengthening their own disaster plans. Continue reading Black Churches Beef Up Hurricane Relief Aid
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Flint’s liability to multiple water suppliers has residents confused and angry
Residents lament new rate increases and how Flint has replaced less than 20% of its main water pipelines. Continue reading Flint’s liability to multiple water suppliers has residents confused and angry
Flint Water Crisis settlement checks roll in as residents lament 12th anniversary
The first wave of payouts began December 2025 for property claims. Compensation for adult injuries is expected to start disbursing next month. Continue reading Flint Water Crisis settlement checks roll in as residents lament 12th anniversary
AP African American Studies Course Meets This Sociopolitical Moment
Despite the course being less available and less recognized than other AP classes, teachers emphasize its importance. Continue reading AP African American Studies Course Meets This Sociopolitical Moment
An Assault Over Dogs in Brooklyn Calls Into Question Hate Crimes Criteria
This story and video first published Feb. 25, 2026, on OffBeat Research’s website and Instagram. Troy McLeod’s stained yellow gloves kept his hands warm as he powered his wheelchair forward on a chilly afternoon in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He was walking his muzzled dogs, passing by brownstones and parked cars under a cloudy sky. A man suddenly confronted him, yelling that he should not be … Continue reading An Assault Over Dogs in Brooklyn Calls Into Question Hate Crimes Criteria
What Might New York City’s Education System Look Like Under Zohran Mamdani?
The city’s $40 billion K-12 public education system has been under mayoral control since 2002. Mamdani wants to end that. Continue reading What Might New York City’s Education System Look Like Under Zohran Mamdani?
VIDEO: 88-year-old mom honored for fostering 40 kids says she never expected recognition
Patterson has picked up newborns at the hospital, cared for multiple siblings and housed teenage parents and their babies throughout her career, she says. She has stayed in touch with many of them over the years. Continue reading VIDEO: 88-year-old mom honored for fostering 40 kids says she never expected recognition
New bill passed in this state takes restaurant reservations off the resale market
The Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act awaits a signature from the state’s governor to become law. Continue reading New bill passed in this state takes restaurant reservations off the resale market
World Cup skier and girlfriend fall to their deaths on an Italian mountain
World Cup skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, fatally fell about 2,300 feet from Mount Zerbion in Italy, according to local reporting. Continue reading World Cup skier and girlfriend fall to their deaths on an Italian mountain
Chance the Rapper and wife Kirsten announce ‘decision to part ways’ after separation
“God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters who we will continue to raise together,” the two said in their statement. Continue reading Chance the Rapper and wife Kirsten announce ‘decision to part ways’ after separation
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