At least 27 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a church in Texas during Sunday services. The shooting occured at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Sutherland Springs is about 30 miles east of San Antonio, Texas. Police confirmed that at least 27 people had died and everal others are reported […]
Once again, President Donald Trump continues to face criticism as news surfaced that he was insensitive to the widow of a fallen soldier. Myeshia Johnson lost her husband, U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson, in Niger this month. When Myeshia got a condolence phone call from Trump, Rep. Frederica Wilson — who was with Myeshia […]
The government plans to execute a former Black soldier. It would be the first military execution since 1961.
Thursday's decision follows two other major milestones for LGBTQ with regards to the military – in 2011, the "don't ask don't tell" policy was expelled, and in 2015, the Pentagon expanded the Defense Department's equal opportunity program.
Many U.S. soldiers survived the battlefields in Afghanistan and Iraq, only to face internal battles with post-traumatic stress disorder and thoughts of suicide once they return home. According to statistics, 22 veterans take their lives each day, totaling over 8,000 individuals a year. Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien follows a few of these soldiers as they grapple […]
Comedian Larry Wilmore caused a lot of controversy after using the “n-word” during his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night. Despite the negative backlash, the White House has come to his defense, saying President Obama “appreciated the spirit of Mr. Wilmore’s expressions on Saturday night.” White House Press Secretary Josh […]
Jacque Reid goes Inside Her Story with celebrity stylist and star of WeTV’s Cutting It In The ATL, Mushiya Tshikuka, about the restrictions of…
Lewis, who tweeted he was "grateful" for the honor, reportedly cried when he was informed of the idea months ago.
After a long battle to include protective hairstyles for women of color in their uniform policy, the Marine Corps Uniform Board 215 decided to make the traditional hairstyles permissible options, as long as the styles are "professional and neat in appearance."
Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday ordered the military to open all combat jobs to women.
Old School 105.3 and me, Olympia D, would like to wish all all the Veterans and active service members a “Happy Veterans Day!” Thank you for all that you do! SALUTE!!
U.S. soldiers based in Afghanistan have been ordered to ignore rampant sexual abuse of children in what The New York Times describes as a longstanding…
