This week brought a mix of health alerts, political shifts, and cultural insights that shaped the nation. From a new Covid variant to insights into a groundbreaking election victory, these stories reveal how technology, politics, and tradition continue to impact daily American life. Here are five stories that may have flown under your radar.

  1. Covid policy changes risk lives: Covid’s new “Nimbus” variant causes severe sore throats but vaccines still work effectively. However, RFK Jr.’s overhaul of CDC vaccine guidelines threatens progress, especially for Black and Brown communities who face higher infection and hospitalization rates. Learn more at URL Media.

  2. Congress fails diversity test: House staff diversity has plummeted under Trump’s administration. People of color make up only 21.6% of top House positions despite being 42.9% of the US population. Black representation dropped from 6.7% to 6%. Congress lacks the lived experiences needed to effectively serve diverse communities. Read more at URL Media.

  3. Black coders fight biased algorithms: Black communities face heightened AI surveillance risks as Trump expands programs like Palantir’s data collection system. With only 2.4% of AI doctoral graduates being Black, biased algorithms perpetuate inequality in facial recognition and predictive policing. Black tech activists are fighting back through “digital resistance,” creating inclusive AI tools and teaching communities how to protect their data from discriminatory surveillance systems. Read more at Capital B.

  4. The branding of Mamdani’s yellow campaign goes viral: Zohran Mamdani shocked NYC by defeating Andrew Cuomo 43% to 36% in the Democratic mayoral primary. The 33-year-old’s campaign went viral for stunning visual branding featuring strategic yellow taxi colors and 1930s-inspired design that made politics feel emotional and beautiful. Read more at TANTV News.
  1. Black mothers sing songs of survival: Black women pass down musical heritage through generations, from enslaved ancestors’ spirituals to modern hits like Beyoncé. Songs like “Strange Fruit” and “Dancing Queen” carry stories of survival, resilience, and sisterhood. This oral tradition preserves history while teaching freedom, community, and belonging across continents. Read more at Black Girl Times.

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