From a civil rights giant’s final legacy to students defying school security for a cause, and a community living in fear of ICE raids, these are the stories shaping our world that you can’t afford to sleep on.

  1. The man who changed American politics forever: Civil rights legend the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. has died at 84. A trailblazer who marched alongside MLK and ran for president twice, his life reshaped American politics in ways we’re still feeling today. Keep reading at URL Media.

  1. … and who made us feel like somebody: WURD’s Dr. James Peterson reflects on how the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s fearless belief that Black people are “somebody” shaped generations and why his legacy is more relevant now than ever. Keep reading at URL Media.
  1. Is Mamdani’s tax threat a bluff?: NYC’s new mayor just threatened a nearly 10% property tax hike to plug a billion-dollar budget gap. But is it a real plan or a political power move? The answer says a lot about how Mamdani plans to govern. Keep reading at Epicenter NYC.
  2. How some Kansas City kids defied their school to protest ICE: Middle schoolers in Kansas City walked out of class to protest ICE and planned concentration camps, even after school officials tried to shut them down and security blocked the doors. With parents waiting outside, the students marched anyway. Keep reading at The Kansas City Defender.
  1. The people hit hardest by ICE in NYC: Ecuadorians in New York are being arrested by ICE at alarming rates, and many are choosing to leave the country entirely. The fear is real, the stories are heartbreaking, and the numbers tell a story that demands attention. Keep reading at Documented.

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