Follow the Money: How Are Schools Keeping Up with the Transfer Portal By Jeff Jones Blake Harper’s decision to transfer from Howard University after a standout freshman season sent shockwaves through college basketball. The MEAC Rookie of the Year and MVP, Harper’s departure wasn’t just about a player moving on; it highlighted the massive shifts…
Black Lives Matter, Economics, Fact-Checks, Politics and Government, Social Justice, Uncategorized
Truth be Told: DEI Compilation
The Effects of Target’s Policy Changes on Minority-Owned Businesses and Consumers Outside of a Target building. Photo by Shabaz Usmani on Unsplash By Myla S. Roundy and Kailey Butler Since January, Target’s stock market has been on a sharp decline. The large retailer officially ended much of their diversity, equity and inclusion-related programs, including their…
Social Justice
Youth with Disabilities Working and Accomplishing Their Dreams
Kai Penic smiling for a photo at a cooking clinic hosted by So Kids SOAR. Photo provided by Pier Penic By Myla S. Roundy WASHINGTON—Ten years ago, Kai Penic was nonverbal and his mother struggled to bring him out of his shell. Today, the mother and son have full conversations and Kai has made…
Fact-Checks, Social Justice
Debunking Drag—Family Friendly Art is Under Attack
Drag queen Tara Hoot is performing at her monthly Family Fun Storytime Brunch at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant in Crystal City, Virginia. Photo Courtesy of Robin D. Fader By Myla S. Roundy WASHINGTON—In the United States there are currently 575 anti-LGBTQ bills being tracked by the American Civil Liberties Union. In today’s political climate,…
Fact-Checks, Sports
NBA Television Viewership: Why are Views Down?
Photo Credit: Adweek.com By A Truth Be Told Contributor The National Basketball Association (NBA) experienced a 5% decline in television viewership for the first half of the 2024–2025 season compared to the previous season (Front Office Sports). While many believe the drop in viewership is due to the declining quality of games, this is only…
Enduring Myths, Fact-Checks
Do Homeless People Really Not Want to Work?
By Jeffrey Glenn Jones There’s a common idea that people who are homeless just don’t want to work. But when you actually look at the numbers, that assumption doesn’t hold up. A 2021 report from the Urban Institute found that more than half of adults experiencing homelessness reported having some kind of job or income…
Education
Debunking The Myths of Low-Quality Education in Marginalized Communities
Newark High School Graduation, Photo Credit: Newark Post Online By Taylor Beard One of the most persistent myths about marginalized communities, particularly those in predominantly Black or low-income areas, is the assumption that these communities produce lower-quality education. This stereotype often leads to a lack of investment in schools and educational programs, perpetuating cycles of…
Environment
Is the Dire Wolf Really Back?
Credit: Colossal Biosciences/National Park Service By: Khariss Bender [Washington, DC] On Monday, April 7, the American biotechnology and genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences announced that it has successfully “de-extincted” the dire wolf. Extinct for approximately 10,000 to 13,000 years, the dire wolf has only existed in fossils—and in pop culture depictions like HBO’s Game of…
Fact-Checks, Sports
Are the Cowboys Really Steering Away Free Agency?
Photo credit: James D. Smith/Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys continue to avoid signing major free agents, a trend that dates back nearly a decade. By Morgan Knight As another NFL season comes to an end, franchises are in the process of rebuilding their teams in hopes of a successful season. The NFL’s…
Fact-Checks, Sports
Fact Check: Have Refs Favored the Chiefs in Crucial Moments?
By Jeffrey Jones Since the Kansas City Chiefs began their dominant run under Patrick Mahomes, accusations of officiating bias have followed them. Fans of rival teams have pointed to controversial calls in key moments as evidence that the Chiefs receive preferential treatment from referees. But is there truth to this claim, or is it just…