by African Elements News Writer | Jan 26, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
Deep dive into federal agents fired chemical spray at a Minneapolis hotel protest. People demanded answers after Border Patrol shot nurse Alex Pretti. Next, federal lawmakers grilled the Border Patrol boss about the killing. Governor Tim Walz also pressed Washington to pull agents back. Also, Portland police arrested marchers at an ICE protest downtown. Organizers said they protested deportation raids and street-force tactics. .
by African Elements News Writer | Jan 24, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
Deep dive into A federal judge let Virginia inmate rights lawsuits keep moving forward. Finally the cases press questions about harm behind bars and legal accountability.
by African Elements News Writer | Jan 20, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
France’s 2025 census faces protests over parents’ birthplace data. Critics fear discrimination and cite WWII history as unions call for a boycott of the survey.
by African Elements News Writer | Jan 20, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
Memphis residents challenge Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer over air pollution and aquifer risks, highlighting a legacy of environmental racism in Boxtown.
by African Elements News Writer | Jan 20, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
Learn how shifting mail-in ballot rules and aggressive voter list maintenance create structural barriers for Black and working-class voters across the US.
by African Elements News Writer | Jan 19, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines
Explore how the Minnesota troop surge, the Insurrection Act, and how Operation Metro Surge impacts civil rights and Black and Brown communities.