Four Games That Resonate (And One I Hate) As I Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, once an obscure, informal holiday celebrating Black freedom, is now bigger than it’s ever been. It commemorates when the last enslaved people in Texas, the final Confederate state, were set free on June 19th, 1865. Today, on this year’s Juneteenth, countries around the world are reckoning with anti-Black…

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Comcast public WiFi hotspots will stay free for the rest of the year

Due to high demand for its public WiFi hotspot network, Comcast has announced that it will continue to make the service available for free to non-Comcast customers through the end of the year. With this network, anyone can get online at one of the hotspot destinations, giving people a way to access their schoolwork, check their email, and other things … Continue reading

Trump Sets The Stage For Mayhem At Tulsa Rally

The president said he wanted to “dominate” American citizens. He now sees an opportunity.

Little Sign Of COVID Spike After Nationwide Protests, But Officials Remain Cautious

Experts feared that large protests would spark outbreaks of the coronavirus.

GOP Candidate Says Black Democratic Opponent Is ‘NOT For ALL Virginians’

Chase cited state Sen. McClellan’s membership in the Virginia Black Legislative Caucus as proof of her divisiveness.

California Does the Smart Thing and Orders Residents to Wear Face Masks in Public

In light of rising covid-19 cases, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, Governor Gavin Newsom of California on Thursday announced that the state would require all residents to wear face masks or coverings in public and in situations deemed high-risk. The reasoning was simple. Apparently, too many people are…

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Disney+ no longer offers a free trial, but that’s not a big deal

When Disney finally launched its Disney+ streaming service late last year, it offered multiple subscription options, including a bundle with Hulu and ESPN+, as well as a free one-week trial period. The free trial is common among streaming services — Hulu, for example, also has a seven-day trial. Things have changed, however, and new Disney+ customers no longer have that … Continue reading

Twitter apologizes for lack of accessibility in voice notes

Twitter has promised it will do more to make its feature accessible after widespread criticism of its new voice note feature. The experimental feature, which Twitter said was meant to “add a more human touch” to the service, allows users to tweet voi…

The Real Looters Of The Bronx

Black and brown activists are demolishing a pervasive racist media narrative about protests against police brutality.

Juneteenth Will Be An Official Holiday In New York City Starting In 2021

“Every city worker, every student will have an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of our history and the truth.”