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During questions in the Oval Office Pres. Donald Trump interjected his opinion about the purpose of birthright citizenship ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision. He repeated the that Birthright citizenship was intended for the babies of slaves not the children of very rich people. One of them came in with 57 children. And it usually done by people who hate out country. If the Supreme Court approves it they will have done a great disservice to our country. ...It would be a disgrace if the Supreme Court allows that to happen. FACT CHECK: The 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause was drafted to overturn Dred Scott v. Sandford and guarantee that formerly enslaved people—and their U.S.-born descendants—were citizens by birth. That foundational purpose continues to anchor modern Supreme Court debates about birthright citizenship, jurisdiction, and who counts as “born in the United States.” Previously, enslaved people were born on U.S. soil but denied citizenship and the 14th was ...

  Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on “Establishment of the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force” and “Reinstating Service Members Unjustly Discharged Under the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine Mandate” Memorandums     The Department of War continues to take decisive action in support of the many Service members adversely impacted by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Today, Secretary Hegseth established the Department of War COVID-19 Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force to ensure return-to-service efforts for these warriors are optimized across the force.    He also directed the Secretaries of the Military Departments to ensure their Review Boards evaluate the records of any former Service member who voluntarily left service, and who now requests to return to service through the...

  A federal magistrate judge in Phoenix  ordered Albert Bazaar held in custody following his arrest on charges relating to trafficking turtles. The court unsealed an indictment from San Francisco charging Bazaar, formerly of Angie, Louisiana, on conspiracy and Lacey Act violations. A status conference will be held on May 14 in Phoenix. The indictment alleges that between January 2022 and December 2023, Bazaar poached and sold over 1,700 loggerhead musk turtles, 100 stripe-neck musk turtles, and 15 striped mud turtles from their native habitats in Florida. Florida law protects fresh and marine turtle species from unregulated harvest. The indictment charges Bazaar with aiding and abetting a co-conspirator who exported the turtles from San Francisco to Taiwan, falsely claiming they were captive-bred to obtain export permits. The turtles are estimated to be worth more than $550,000 in the Asian pet trade. The indictment describes eight transactions where Bazaar sold illegally coll...

In a landmark move for global worship, Island Tribe Collective, the Caribbean’s premier worship movement founded by international gospel artist Sherwin Gardner, has officially partnered with  Tyscot  Records as the iconic label approaches its 50th anniversary. This partnership represents a defining moment for Caribbean gospel music. Island Tribe Collective brings together voices from across the region including Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, The Bahamas, St. Lucia, Haiti, and beyond, creating music that reflects the culture, faith, and sound of the Caribbean for the global Church. With their debut release “Living Proof” already making impact, the Collective is establishing itself as a fresh and authentic voice in the contemporary gospel and worship space, blending Caribbean rhythm with congregational worship in a way that connects across cultures. “This moment is deeply meaningful for us,” says Sherwin Gardner. “What started as a vision to unify the Caribbea...

  BMW2026 Opens with Africa Day Celebration, Mzansi Atlanta Creative Industry Expo, Walk of Fame Honors, Jack the Rapper Remix, Presidential Leadership Conversations, and “An Era of Soul” Salute to 30 Years of Black Music Excellence Atlanta, GA — (May 8, 2026) — One hundred and five years ago, the Harlem Renaissance changed Black culture forever redefining music, art, business, intellect, and global influence through the power of Black creativity.  Today, Atlanta picks up the baton. Black Music Week Atlanta 2026 (BMW2026) launches May 25 through June 6 as the official cultural bridge into Black Music Month, positioning Atlanta as the modern global capital of Black music, creativity, innovation, and cultural commerce. Presented by Unite Atlanta and the Black American Music Association (BAMA), this year’s expanded celebration introduces what organizers are calling the beginning of the “Atlanta Renaissance,” a citywide movement uniting music, culture, business, techno...

Vocal dynamo  Tasha Page-Lockhart has a gift of turning a moment into a message.  On her latest release the message is clear -- God is  on the way. "He's on the Way" is the lead single on her first solo album since 2017’s  The Beautiful Project .  “ He’s on the Way ” (Giftbox Music Group / Tyscot Records) has been released on all digital music platforms and has racked up over 50,000 streams globally. The early success has also earned the track a No. 10 debut placement on  Billboard’s  Gospel Digital Song Sales chart. The modern R&B/Hip-Hop flavored track was written and produced by Page-Lockhart with Charles “Ollie” Harris who has been collaborating with the Motor City native for a decade on songs such as her former  Billboard  Top 20 smash, “Over and Over.” The song is already opening new doors for the BET  Sunday Best  Season 6 contest winner. The afternoon host  JusNik  of New York City’s legendary R&B radio sta...