George Zimmerman, the 30-year-old Floridian acquitted last year of murdering Trayvon Martin, says he’s homeless, jobless and struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. Zimmerman made these comments in an interview with Spanish-language television network Univision that aired last night, a week and a half before the second anniversary of the shooting. An English-language translation of the interview was released on Saturday. Zimmerman was the neighborhood watch volunteer who encountered the unarmed 17-year-old at a gated community in Sanford, Fla. Zimmerman said he suspected that Martin might have been the burglar responsible for a string of break-ins. During a confrontation, Zimmerman shot …

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    A young pastor in rural Alabama says he lost his job after members of his congregation objected to his efforts to invite Black children to attend church activities. Jonathan Greer, 26, was serving as the minister at Mt. Sterling Baptist Church in Butler, Alabama when he was dismissed by a unanimous vote of the church leadership. Greer told reporters that the dispute began when he tried to include Black children in the church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) program. According to Greer, he was specifically told by church leaders not to invite Black children, and was repeatedly warned against doing so. …

  • A heartbreaking case out of the United States underscores the deep flaws in the healthcare system after a 27-year-old mother died when her life-sustaining medications were abruptly stopped due to an insurance coverage issue. The Story of Kierra Campbell Kierra Campbell was a young mother of seven who was fighting severe heart failure and dependent on continuous intravenous medications to keep her heart functioning. These treatments, typically costing around $1,000 per week, were covered under her Medicaid health insurance — until they weren’t. While hospitalized for her condition, Campbell missed a required child support hearing. As a result, her Medicaid …

  • A mom recently shared an emotional moment when her baby heard her voice clearly for the first time after receiving hearing support, capturing a reaction that moved viewers around the world. The little one, who was born with a form of hearing loss, had struggled to perceive sounds since birth. After doctors fitted the infant with hearing aids — tiny devices designed to amplify sound — the family recorded the unforgettable moment the device was activated.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Black Bussiness Promoter (@blackmediapage) As the mother spoke softly and called the baby’s …

  • A Chicago woman has become a topic of conversation online after taking out a long-term car loan on a vehicle that will be decades old by the time it’s paid off. According to reports, she agreed to pay $289 per month for 84 months on a 1998 Ford Escort, meaning she’ll still be making payments through 2029 — when the car is more than 30 years old. The story, which was originally shared by Q101, noted that while using a tax refund to put a down payment on a car can be a smart move, the structure of this particular …

  • A young woman has gone viral after posting screenshots of private messages her boyfriend sent to another woman, exposing his infidelity throughout a holiday they took together. The messages — shared publicly on social media — revealed a series of flirtatious and racy exchanges that took place between her partner and the other woman while the couple was supposedly enjoying a getaway. The texts made it clear the man was engaging in ongoing communication with someone outside their relationship, which ultimately led to the woman’s decision to share screenshots online.     View this post on Instagram   A post …

  • In the wake of a racially charged classroom incident, the Winterville Charter Academy Board of Directors has voted unanimously to establish a new Anti-Racist Committee to help guide the school’s response to future accusations of racial bias. The decision came during a recent Zoom meeting of the board. The committee, known as the Anti-Racist Committee (ARC), will include parents and school board members who will review reported incidents of racism involving students and staff and offer recommendations on disciplinary actions. ARC is also tasked with overseeing anti-racism training initiatives for the academy’s teachers.     View this post on Instagram …

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