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At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration

At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administration

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with packed exhibits, sold-out galas and high-profile panels

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Intervenes in ICE-Related Death Investigation, Family Demands Answers at Capitol

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Intervenes in ICE-Related Death Investigation, Family Demands Answers at Capitol

Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, testified at a bicameral public forum in Washington D.C., demanding intervention to clarify their father's death. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant, was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Houston on July 7, 2026. The brothers recounted the events following the shooting, emphasizing the lack of information and the family's struggle to understand what transpired. They stated that their mother was informed of their father's trouble around 7:00 a.m. and later learned through social media that he had been shot by ICE agents. The family eventually located him at Ben Taub Hospital, where Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's intervention was crucial in confirming his death due to his injuries. The sons questioned the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) initial claims, including that their father was the target of the operation and that he had used his vehicle as a weapon, assertions they and the three men who were with him dispute...

Dav Pilkey's 'Dog Man' Series Celebrates 10 Years with New Installment and Global Tour

Dav Pilkey's 'Dog Man' Series Celebrates 10 Years with New Installment and Global Tour

Dav Pilkey's 'Dog Man' Series Celebrates 10 Years with New Installment and Global Tour

Mother of Renee Good, ICE shooting victim, says she voted for Trump

Mother of Renee Good, ICE shooting victim, says she voted for Trump

Renee Good’s mother, Donna Ganger, said that she had voted for Trump and believed that federal immigration officers would “protect” Americans.

Congresswoman Pingree Co-Hosts Hearing on Fatal ICE Shootings, Demands Accountability

Congresswoman Pingree Co-Hosts Hearing on Fatal ICE Shootings, Demands Accountability

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) recently co-hosted a bicameral public forum addressing fatal shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the United States. The hearing, also hosted by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), featured emotional testimonies from families of victims. Cases highlighted included Ruben Ray Martinez and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, Renée Nicole Macklin Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota, and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine. Congresswoman Pingree expressed her heartbreak and anger, emphasizing that some families, like Durán Guerrero's, still lack confirmation of a federal investigation into their loved one's death. She criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for alleged lack of transparency, citing instances where information only emerged through public records requests or bystander videos. Pingree stressed Congress's duty to demand a full accounting and hold federal ...

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Celebrated for Legacy Including Commission on Social Status of Black Men and Boys

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Celebrated for Legacy Including Commission on Social Status of Black Men and Boys

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson was recently honored for her extensive legacy, which includes the establishment of the U.S. Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Commission took place at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference (CBCF's ALC). This event also served as a celebration of Wilson's career as she approaches the end of her eighth and final term in Congress. The Commission examines how various policies, spanning healthcare, education, and labor, impact Black males nationwide. Wilson's work also encompasses the creation of the '5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project,' a multi-state initiative aimed at mentoring young men of color. During the event, 100 teenagers from the '5,000 Role Models' program were present, honoring the Congresswoman and acknowledging her efforts in providing them with opportunities and a voice. Colleagues from Congress, including U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson and U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, praised Wilson'...

The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Sanctity of letters to Santa under threat without safeguards | Letter

Sanctity of letters to Santa under threat without safeguards | Letter

A writer sounds the holiday/alarm bells about the lack of a system to assure the validity of children’s requests to Santa.

William Clark Refused to Free York Despite His Service on the Expedition

William Clark Refused to Free York Despite His Service on the Expedition

While the Lewis and Clark Expedition is primarily remembered for its leaders, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the success of this monumental jo...

Joe Louis: A Legacy Beyond Boxing, Championing Civil Rights and American Identity

Joe Louis: A Legacy Beyond Boxing, Championing Civil Rights and American Identity

Joe Louis: A Legacy Beyond Boxing, Championing Civil Rights and American Identity

Congresswoman Shontel Brown Appointed Co-Chair of Black Women and Girls Caucus in 120th Congress

Congresswoman Shontel Brown Appointed Co-Chair of Black Women and Girls Caucus in 120th Congress

Congresswoman Shontel Brown has been named a new Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls (CCBWG) for the 120th Congress. She will serve alongside Representatives LaMonica McIver, Lateefah Simon, and Yvette Clarke. This appointment follows the departure of Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Robin Kelly, who were instrumental in building the caucus over the past decade. The CCBWG was established to prioritize Black women and girls in policy debates, addressing issues that disproportionately affect their community. Congresswoman Brown expressed her honor in taking on this role, emphasizing the importance of developing a forward-looking agenda to expand opportunities, protect rights, and ensure Black women and girls have a voice in shaping policies that impact their lives. She also acknowledged the legacy of her predecessors in advancing legislation like the Crown Act and the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Faith leaders call on community to resist ICE expansion | Opinion

Faith leaders call on community to resist ICE expansion | Opinion

Clergy and faith leaders from many traditions across the region speak out against how immigration enforcement is being handled in Tennessee.

Maine Enacts 'ICE Out of Policing' Law Limiting Local Law Enforcement Collaboration with Federal Immigration Agencies

Maine Enacts 'ICE Out of Policing' Law Limiting Local Law Enforcement Collaboration with Federal Immigration Agencies

The state of Maine has enacted a new law, effective July 29, 2026, titled 'ICE Out of Policing.' This legislation significantly restricts the ability of state and local law enforcement agencies to use their resources to assist federal immigration enforcement agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The law was passed in response to increased ICE activity in Maine, which included violent arrests during 'Operation Catch of Day' in January 2026 and the killing of Johan Duran Guerrero in Biddeford in July 2026. Federal immigration agencies have historically relied on local government collaboration through formal contracts for detention, notifications of immigrant releases from jails, and the issuance of detainers to hold individuals for federal custody. The ACLU of Maine, which advocated for the law, submitted FOAA requests to county jails to assess their compliance, finding that some had already implemented new policies while others still maintained ...