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09/15/2026

Police brutality is personal, painful, and often seen through very different lenses. In our latest blog, an in*******al couple—one a retired white police officer, the other a Black nurse, educator, and researcher—share candid perspectives that reveal how lived experience shapes views on policing, media narratives, and systemic harm. Read the full piece and join the conversation: https://wix.to/1fXUBUi

What surprised you most about their perspectives? Share respectfully below.

My husband is a white male retired police officer, twenty years experience. I am a black female, labor and deliver nurse, educator, PhD prepared qualitative scientist, and the extremely proud mother of two beautiful, intelligent black males. My husband constantly claims that police brutality is rare...

06/23/2026

06/16/2026

New on the blog: Increase — The Church Word of the Day. A short, soulful reflection on faith, family, vision, and those conversations that help us remember who we are. Read Fallon Alexis Jones-Lemmons' latest piece and breathe a little easier today. https://wix.to/mw6Ftg2

06/13/2026

Donald Trump’s name has officially been removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following a court order. Crews completed the overnight removal after a judge denied a request to extend the deadline. The decision marks the latest development in an ongoing legal battle over changes made to the cultural institution after Trump returned to office. Rep. Joyce Beatty, who challenged the naming change in court, celebrated the move as a victory for justice.

More : https://thegrio.com/2026/06/13/trump-name-removed-kennedy-center/

06/12/2026

Rep. Jasmine Crockett grabbed attention with a fiery response after the Supreme Court’s recent voting rights decision that weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act. She argued the ruling makes it harder for many Americans to have their voices heard and blasted the court for how it handled the case, saying people deserve better from a branch meant to protect fairness and freedom.

Her statement came as the court faced tough questions about how much influence politics has over its choices, especially in decisions that shape who gets to vote and how elections are run. Supporters of the ruling say judges stuck to legal text, while critics say the move will hurt voters, particularly in communities of color. Crockett’s remarks put her squarely with those who worry the court’s actions tilt the system in favor of powerful interests.

Her comments pushed the conversation beyond one ruling. They sparked fresh debates about trust in the nation’s highest court, how it handles politically charged issues, and whether ordinary Americans feel protected by its decisions. Many people online and in public forums reacted strongly, with some backing her call for more accountability and others arguing the court must remain independent from political pressure.

Crockett’s stance highlights how deeply voting rights and judicial decisions now resonate in public debates about fairness, representation, and what voters expect from America’s legal institutions.

06/12/2026