Nationwide — Tashawn Bernard, a 12-year-old African American boy from Lansing, Michigan, was reportedly handcuffed and put into a police car by mistake as he was taking out the trash at his home. The incident has led to a public outcry, forcing the police department to issue apologies. According to ABC News, a police officer Read More…
Nationwide — Meet Darnell Wells, a 19-year-old barber who works at “The Shop” in Memphis, Tennessee. This summer, he took his skills to the streets, providing free haircuts for those who couldn’t make it to the barber shops. Under the blazing Memphis sun, Wells set up a barber shop with a red lawn chair, his Read More…
On Friday, in the dead of night at the heart of the Colombian jungle, army radios crackled to life with the message the nation had been praying for: “Miracle, miracle, miracle, miracle.” The military code revealed that four children missing in the jungle for 40 days had all been found – alive. The youngsters, all Read More…
“This week has already been a lot on me and today at work I’m waiting on my tables the same as I always do. I proceeded to check this table out and the lady asks Lady: How much would you like for a tip? Me: Whatever you give me is fine. Lady: what do you Read More…
When I was about 30, my father and I went overseas. We shared a room to keep expenses down. Neither of us ever behaved in an inappropriate manner. Yes, I’ve held my dad’s hand, grabbed his arm, and hugged. I showered him shortly before he passed away. He was so concerned for me, I told Read More…
My daughter is getting bullied in high school and her life was threatened. The school says they will handle it, but she’s still getting harassed. The police say it’s the school’s responsibility. What can I do? I was harassed from grade school through high school. Though “harassed” is far too mild a word. For example: Read More…
