Despite a seemingly neverending string of tragedies that have left its people desperate for help, data shows that the U.S. grants asylum to Haitians at the lowest rate among people from any other nationality who are similarly seeking refuge.
Today, September 23, is the day of the incomparable Ray Charles' (pictured) birth 91 years ago.
Here is an in-depth timeline into the events before, during, and after the 1915 U.S Invasion And Occupation Of Haiti.
Pointing out the disparity in coverage and treatment, also known as missing white woman syndrome, a term coined by journalism legend Gwen Ifil, doesn't mean that victims like Gabby Petito should not receive attention. But other people also deserve the same diligence.Â
Joel Fitzgerald made history in Waterloo, Iowa, after becoming the city's first Black police chief in 2019. Now he's facing some opposition from current and former officers in the town on a measure to potentially reform the department.
Levar Burton has said he has no interest in hosting Jeopardy!. After that messy host selection process messy who could blame him. But for some reason, Los Angeles Times reporter Stephen Battaglio took it upon himself to enter the conversation and insert his misguided belief that Burton would jump at the chance if offered the primary spot.
About 14,000 Haitian migrants in Texas seeking asylum will reportedly be removed and returned to Haiti by the federal government as the crippled island nation is still battling setbacks from a series of political crises and natural disasters.