#OTD in 2015: Sandra Bland's Death Sparked National Calls for Justice

#OTD in 2015: Sandra Bland's Death Sparked National Calls for Justice

On July 13, 2015, Sandra Bland died in a Waller County, Texas, jail cell three days after a traffic stop escalated into her arrest. Her death became a national symbol of police violence, the dangers Black women face in custody and the push for reforms in policing and jail oversight. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Career of Political Reversal

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at age 71 following a brief illness. Once one of Donald Trump's fiercest Republican critics, Graham later became one of the president's closest allies, capping a career that spanned decades in the U.S. Senate. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Poll Finds Americans Losing Faith in Capitalism, American Dream

A new Wall Street Journal-NORC poll finds growing skepticism about capitalism and the American dream. The survey also found that a majority of respondents believe the country is in decline and many no longer believe hard work alone is enough to get ahead. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump Lets Bipartisan Housing Bill Become Law

President Donald Trump declined to sign a bipartisan housing bill approved by overwhelming majorities in Congress, saying he was protesting until lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act. Under the Constitution, the legislation became law without his signature because he neither signed nor vetoed it while Congress remained in session. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Businesses, Consumers Still Feeling Tariff Pain

Businesses and consumers have paid an estimated $317 billion in extra tariffs since March 2025, according to We Pay the Tariffs. The coalition says additional costs could be on the way as temporary tariffs expire and the administration considers new trade measures. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter [https://aurn.com/newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.