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Latinos Power Up to Vote

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that in the next six months Latinos will no longer be the minority but the majority. A static that excites the members of Jolt, the largest Latino progressive organization in Texas, since with greater numbers comes greater power. However, legislators are not utilizing Latinos' political power. Latinos across the country are expected to support different agendas, show up at the ballot box, and check this and that box but no one is really listening to what they want. No one is taking the time to invest in the community but expects the community to invest in them. Antonio Arellano, Interim Executive Director of Jolt, thinks it is time out for that. If any political party wants to capture Latinos they must first invite them to the party.

Grand jury indicts Omaha bar owner in fatal shooting of Black protester

A grand jury has indicted an Omaha bar owner in the fatal shooting of a Black protester after authorities had decided not to bring charges against him.

Rochester officials intentionally delayed the release of Daniel Prude body cam video

The city of Rochester, New York, released 325 pages of internal emails, police reports and other documents on Monday that show a concerted effort by police and city officials to delay the release of incriminating body camera footage in the death of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died after police pinned him to the ground in March.

California governor emphasizes wildfires show reality of climate change

Firefighters are making tremendous progress combating the huge wildfire complexes afflicting California -- but the real battle is against climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.

More than 240 schools in US are named after a Confederate leader. About half serve majority Black or nonwhite students

Thousands of children across the US attend schools that bear the names of Confederate leaders who fought to preserve slavery and White supremacy in America.

This all-Black real estate team is on a mission to #BuyBackTheBlock

Timothy Webb, Rashae Bey and Kayla Rogers hail from different parts of South Carolina, but their shared interest in helping people find homes led them to form a business together. The aim is to expand the market for affordable, safe housing for young Black professionals, college students and housing voucher recipients, who are among the least represented in real estate.

Los Angeles deputy who was critically injured in Compton shooting was released from hospital, sheriff says

One of the two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies attacked by an unknown gunman Saturday has been released from the hospital.

Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 Conference Goes Virtual Next Week

Plug In hosts conference for African American & LatinX communities Sept. 15-17

Plug In South LA will host its 3rd annual tech conference, Urban Tech Connect, in a virtual setting next week from September 15 to 17. Urban Tech Connect // Forward 2020 will equip tech company founders from African American and LatinX communities in Los Angeles and beyond with the knowledge and expertise to build competitive and successful tech enterprises and platforms. The virtual conference also is helping founders push forward in scaling and growing their businesses amidst the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration is at https://utc.pluginsouthla.com; ticket packages range in price up to $225, and scholarships are available via this form. Virtual sponsorships are available starting at $1,000.

Governor Abbott Appoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eddy Betancourt to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The commission controls state buildings, grounds, or property and responsibility for maintenance, repair and construction of state buildings for the state.

Fact-checking Trump's false claims on unsolicited ballots

President Donald Trump has been waging a disinformation campaign against mail-in voting for months, but recently, he's seized on a particular statistic to support the narrative that this election is prime for widespread fraud.

Lawsuits hit mail-in ballots in four states

You've heard of Kanye West. You've probably never heard of Howie Hawkins. And you might not have realized he's also running for president.

A crawling Hurricane Sally is threatening a 'historic rainfall event' in parts of the Gulf Coast

A crawling Hurricane Sally is set to pound parts of the US Gulf Coast with rain for another day Tuesday before it makes landfall, raising fears that significant flooding is in store for coastal Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

License plate camera leads police to felon suspected of rape

Gwinnett County Police are crediting the use of flock cameras, cameras that read license plates, for assisting them in locating a suspected rapist.

Murfreesboro nail technician accused of touching client inappropriately

A Murfreesboro nail salon technician was arrested for allegedly committing a sex crime against a customer during a home appointment on Sept. 6.

Hong Kong was once a safe haven from China. Now activists are fleeing the city by boat to Taiwan

For Ha Sze-yuen, the sea surrounding Hong Kong is more than just a backdrop for sunsets and beaches.

Biden campaign eyes strength with older voters as key to a Florida victory

Joy Solomon is a retired businesswoman in Boca Raton, Florida, who voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But after watching the President's response to the coronavirus pandemic, she says she's voting for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden this time around.

Whistleblower alleges high rate of hysterectomies and medical neglect at ICE facility

A whistleblower who previously worked at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Georgia detailed a high rate of hysterectomies and alleged medical neglect in a complaint filed to the Department of Homeland Security inspector general Monday.

7 people hospitalized after car crash on Golden Gate Bridge possibly exposes them to fentanyl

Seven people were hospitalized after a car crash Sunday on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco may have exposed them to the deadly drug fentanyl.

Gulf Shores beaches draw crowd as Sally stirs Gulf waters

Double red flags are flying in Gulf Shores, but that didn’t stop a crowd from hitting the sand. With the threat of storm surge and heavy rain looming over our area, locals and tourists decided to get a glimpse of the crashing white caps before conditions got too bad.

Lawsuit filed against Clark County Public Works in death of Las Vegas teen

The family of a Las Vegas teen who was killed after he was hit by a car in April has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Clark County Public Works.

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