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What We Know About NYC’s Newly Released 9/11 Records Revealing Officials Misled Public About Air Safety
New York City released over 170,000 pages of documents revealing officials repeatedly misled residents about the toxic air quality levels after the September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center, just days before the city marks its 25th anniversary.
Health Toll Of WTC Attacks Still Unfolding 25 Years Later
The years after the 9/11 attacks have brought a wave of physical and mental health concerns for emergency workers and communities.
Black First Responders And Grief That Surfaces Years Later
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Black first responders continue grappling with delayed trauma, as retirement often triggers long-suppressed PTSD and grief. The Vulcan Society honors the 12 Black FDNY members lost that day, while researchers examine disparities in PTSD rates among Black police officers, bystander responders, and firefighters exposed to Ground Zero's aftermath.
Building A New Future: How YBH Supported Sherika Moore’s Path To Homeownership
Single mother Sherika Moore overcame debt and a low credit score to become a homeowner in May, guided by Young Black Homeowners founder Anzhane Slaughter. Through personalized financial planning, down-payment assistance, faith, and discipline, Moore transformed her financial future, offering inspiration to other Black women facing similar barriers to homeownership.
‘Gambling With Our Lives’: Another A.I. Employee Quits Over Safety Concerns
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon's resignation post warning AI could kill humanity by decade's end has reignited industry fears, echoed by colleague Evan Hubinger. Despite mounting warnings from AI insiders and a July open letter signed by 1,400 employees urging regulation, US oversight remains stalled while companies largely self-police through voluntary frameworks.
Trump Makes An Extraordinary Offer Of $5,000 Payments, And Other Takeaways From RNC Convention’s First Night
President Donald Trump vowed to pay every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain their House and Senate majorities in November’s midterm elections – an extraordinary offer as he tries to keep his party in power.
White House Removes Controversial Video Game After Warning From Gaming Company
The White House has removed from its website an arcade-style “Build the Wall” game closely styled like Tetris, which comes after the gaming company warned of copyright infringement.
King County Council Questions Advancement And Equity In Proposed Employment Plan
King County Council members raised questions about employee advancement, the representation of women in the county workforce and whether recommendations from the county's Black Women's Experience study are adequately reflected in a proposed four-year Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan.
Despite Key Courtroom Fair Housing Victories, HUD Seeks More Cuts
Despite getting slapped down by three courts over this summer, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) still plans to continue its efforts to hobble fair housing investigations and enforcement. In late August, a federal judge warned that Congress – not federal agencies – authorizes and appropriates funding for programs and operations.
After Major Setback, Emma’s BBQ Is Determined To Keep Its Legacy Alive
There is a certain responsibility that comes with helping carry a family legacy forward. For Miceala Thomas, shouldering that responsibility means working a full-time job during the week before spending her nights and weekends at Emma’s BBQ, handling catering requests, managing social media and helping wherever she is needed. Her grandmother, Tess Thomas Anderson, has spent years building Emma’s BBQ around recipes and traditions passed down through their family. Now, as the business works to recover from a major setback, Thomas and her sisters are doing what they can to make sure that legacy continues.