December 4, 2023
My Day in Courtroom 122, Queens County Supreme Court
I spent eight hours in a Queens County courtroom and here’s what I learned.
December 4, 2023
Is Homelessness a Valid Excuse for Court Absenteeism? A Portland Judge Decides
The reason for a defendant’s failure to appear in court is often cited as lack of housing. But with many people successfully appearing virtually in court via Webex, the criminal justice system grapples with whether or not homelessness is a valid excuse for being absent.
December 4, 2023
Malibu Crash Suspect Accused of Killing 4 College Students Released on $4 Million Bond
Fraser Michael Bohm, 22, faces charges of four counts of murder and four counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, after a Malibu crash on the Pacific Coast Highway that claimed the lives of four Pepperdine University women.
December 4, 2023
Oklahoma Couple’s Suit Against State Farm for Storm Damage to Their Home Advances to Trial
An Edmond family’s lawsuit against State Farm moved one step closer to trial in Oklahoma County District Court after a judge denied the insurance company’s request to remove one count of breach of contract during a hearing on Oct. 15.
December 5, 2023
Alternative Facts? Truth in the Era of Trump: A Challenge for Modern Journalism
In covering figures like Donald J. Trump, journalists face the challenge of upholding truth in an era increasingly blurred by "alternative facts" and widespread disinformation.
December 4, 2023
Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard, 82, Found Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges After Taking Stand
“I would have never done such an act. It’s something I would never have done,” Nygard testified.
November 27, 2023
Trump’s Former Attorney Regrets Involvement In Georgia Election Case
Former Trump Attorney, Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in involvement to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia, and testifies about what she witnessed.
November 20, 2023
Kawaski Trawick’s Mother Demands Justice 4 Years After Her Son Was Killed by an NYPD Officer
Ellen Trawick says, "Kawaski [Trawick] came here to New York in 2019 to pursue a dream. He wanted to dance. But instead, Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis took his life."
November 13, 2023
‘Take Care of Maya’ Trial: The $261 Million Verdict
The Kowalski family wins trial against Johns Hopkins hospital.
October 31, 2023
Opinion: Influencer Lauren Norris is a Journalist Who Just Doesn’t Know It Yet
Influencer Lauren Norris is unknowingly doing the job of a lifestyle journalist, and doing it better than just about anyone. Spanning every social platform, she is a compelling example that social media could be the latest form of real journalism.
October 5, 2023
A Q&A with Interior Designer Lisa DiAntonio
Interior designer Lisa DiAntonio is undertaking the project of restoring and decorating her 19th century colonial home. In the process, she's designed a new innovate tool that may change the way we hand our curtains in the future!
August 19, 2022
On the Wings of Angels: How Whistleblowers Shed Light on Harassment at Victoria’s Secret
Leslie Wexner and Ed Razek were the two most powerful men at Victoria’s Secret until whistleblowers came forward to expose the toxic underpinnings of their power.
April 9, 2022
Right Where She Belongs: Essence’s Beauty & Style Director Talks Creating Content for Black Women
"My career is built on the shoulders of Black women."
December 26, 2021
To the Salon…. With Caution: COVID-19 and Hair Color
“A few of my friends had to permanently close their shops.”
December 7, 2023
Serving Up Change: ‘Local Legends’ as Advocacy Journalism
Former Bon-Appetit editor Brad Leone, launches a solo-Youtube show that tackles advocacy within the food industry.
November 16, 2023
Peru Comes Alive in TriBeCa at Artesano
A new restaurant shoots for the stars.
November 15, 2023
Center for Food Action
Getting ready to for the holidays and for helping in New Jersey.
November 8, 2023
DRIP Espresso Crafts the Perfect Blend of Community and Culture in Sacramento
DRIP Espresso is the vision of three sisters, Jasmine Bronson, Keiona Williamson, and Taylor White. They are co-owners of one of the few black-owned and woman-owned businesses in California’s Capital city.
October 29, 2023
Healing Through Soup: How Gracefully Fed’s Founder Turned a Lyme Diagnosis into Culinary Success
“They told me to cut out everything, gluten, dairy, all that stuff. For me, I had to figure out what was easiest to bring to set when I worked in TV…and soup it was.”
November 10, 2023
LA Lions’ Female AAPI Players Reflect Hockey’s Growing Diversity
New roots on the ice
September 27, 2023
LA Gym Owner Petitions to Save Kobe Bryant Mural
“Every single day people come to take pictures. ... It’s not hurting anybody,” says gym owner Cecilia Moran.
September 25, 2023
No Relief for Urías: Dodgers Erase Pitcher’s Presence Amid Domestic Violence Charges
Going, Going, Gone… Julio Urías images removed from Dodger Stadium
June 29, 2023
Houston Rockets Throw Draft Party to Welcome Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore
The Houston Rockets Organization threw a party for fans to watch the 2023 NBA draft. With the fourth and 20th picks, the Rockets selected Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore.
April 7, 2023
Madison Square Garden Faces Uncertain Future as Possible Relocation Looms
The Garden's permit, which allows it to hold public events, is set to expire in July.
September 30, 2023
NYC Migrant Shelter is not ‘Culturally Prepared’ for Residents, Advocacy Group Says
Locals and community leaders urge New York Mayor Eric Adams to improve housing options for newly arrived migrants.
May 20, 2022
Pakistan Cries Foul Over Influx of Afghan Refugees
Three million Afghan refugees have fled to Pakistan since 2002, according to the UNHCR. Pakistan’s government says it doesn’t have the capacity for this refugee influx.
October 6, 2021
Analyst: Bosnia’s Decision Not to Admit Afghan Refugees is Not Surprising
Hashmat Moslih, an independent Afghan analyst, told The Click that Bosnia already has "enough on their plate" when it comes to migrants.
May 4, 2021
A Team of Refugees Had a Plan to Fight COVID-19 in Georgia’s Most Diverse County. It’s Working.
(ATLANTA) – It would be hard to miss the large white truck with the giant black and yellow logo shuttling […]
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February 22, 2021
Coast Guard Rescues Cubans Stranded At Sea For More Than A Month
(MIAMI) — Lieutenants Justin Doughtery and Riley Beecher may not think of themselves as heroes, but to three Cuban nationals, […]
November 7, 2023
Restaurants Impacted by Homeless in Riverside County
The homeless crisis forced Raising Cane's restaurant to remove its outdoor seating.
October 27, 2023
Bringing the Italian Seaside to West Dearborn: A Conversation with Chef Hisham Diab
'There was nowhere in Dearborn doing halal Italian food. That was the problem to solve.'
October 27, 2023
NYC Community Organizer Wants Us to ‘See Hope in Action’
"There are so many different ways to get involved in your community that don't have to be politically related… that will give you a sense of hope," shares Wesley Vasquez, advocacy and organizing manager for RiseBoro Community Partnership.
October 9, 2023
From Small To State-Of-The-Art: The Journey Of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Medical Library
Yvonne Boudreau, the medical library manager at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, interviews with The Click to talk about the developments within the medical library and how it has been beneficial for healthcare as a whole.
October 3, 2023
Local Restaurant to Join List of Closing Businesses In Sarasota
This year there has been a string in local businesses shutting down in Sarasota. A popular eatery and custard establishment has been one of the more recent closures.
April 26, 2023
This Teacher Leads a Private School Union in Chile. It Hasn’t Been Easy.
(SANTIAGO, Chile)— Francisco Torres is a high school literature teacher at San Ignacio El Bosque, a traditional and upper-class Jesuit […]
April 7, 2023
Sephora Sued for Firing Employee Who Declined Vaccination
Ashna Kalra, the plaintiff, claims that she was fired after requesting religious exemption from the requirement to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
February 6, 2023
Peet’s Coffee Workers Celebrate Historic Union Win at Rally in California
Peet’s United joins a recent movement of food and beverage workers voting to unionize over the past few years.
October 4, 2022
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Strike Over Staffing and Patient Care
The Kaiser mental health workers' strike entered its second month with no end in sight.
May 4, 2022
Starbucks Workers Fight to Unionize in Pacific Northwest
“Starbucks has done an incredible job at using scare tactics and making people afraid of retaliation,” says one worker leading the effort at her store.
November 16, 2023
Kaiser Workers Strike for Staffing and More, Reach Tentative Agreement
Kaiser's frontline stays positive about strike agreement
November 12, 2023
White Cane Awareness Day Comes to Portland Highlighting Safety for the Visually Impaired
Mayor Ted Wheeler proclaimed Oct. 15 to be White Cane Awareness Day during a Portland City Council meeting. The annual event aims to educate people about white canes and guide dogs as symbols of independence and the right to safe travel for those who are visually diverse.
November 10, 2023
CBD Company Upstate Aura Promotes Health Benefit Without the Risk
Selling New York on CBD
November 7, 2023
Deception vs. Truth Olaplex Lawsuit Edition
Olaplex, a popular hair brand that can be bought in shopping malls, is facing criticism for damaging women's hair. A TikToker tells her story about how she lost hair due to product usage.
November 6, 2023
Six Questions with Sirea Gordon: Bridging Inner and Outer Beauty
A lot of people are starting to prioritize self-care, which usually comes with beauty enhancements.
November 30, 2023
GOP Flips Bronx City Council Seat After 40 Years
The GOP won a Bronx Council seat for the first time in 40 years after Kirsty Marmorato beat incumbent Marjorie Vasquex in the November election. The win comes after Vasquez’s reversal on the Bruckner Zoning Project left the community angry and ready for a change.
November 7, 2023
‘Nobody’s Perfect, But They Didn’t Listen’: Senate Hears Testimony On Safety Of Foster Care Children
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Sen. Marsha Blackburn held first public hearing on the human rights and safety of children in foster care.
November 6, 2023
Third Parties and Local Elections: A New Beginning?
Partisanship has grown frustrating for everyone. This community organizer in DC is helping a third party to mend divides and influence local politics.
November 1, 2023
California Governor Newsom Signs Mental Health, Homelessness Bills
“We’re answering not just the ‘why’ today. We’re answering the ‘what’ and 'how,'" Newsom said. “We’re moving beyond identifying issues but to a paradigm shift to begin to process being accountable to solve them.”
October 24, 2023
Firearm Legislation in Massachusetts Sparks Strong Opposition
“Why put more [laws] on the book, If you can’t enforce the ones you have? … why add another 142 pages of them?” Renee Gagne
November 3, 2023
Halloween Window Painting in Rye Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Halloween in Rye, New York - and on Storefront Windows
October 26, 2023
Women’s Stories About Iran: Living the Revolution
Contributors to a new book about the Iranian movement "Woman, Life, Freedom" spoke about the power of art and literature as a form of protest.
October 2, 2023
Heroic History: 60 Years of X-Men
Fans celebrate 60 years of the X-Men franchise and it’s cultural impact.
February 27, 2023
‘You Don’t Have to Be Just One Thing’: A Conversation with Ballerina Coco Lavine
"[T]hrough social media, we're real people who you can get to know, and also, through us, you can get to know and love the art form as well."
December 16, 2022
The Stars Align for the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
The annual invitation-only Kennedy Center Honors convened in Washington, DC to celebrate honorees George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania […]
November 1, 2023
Budget Cuts to NYC Parks Would Disproportionately Affect Marginalized Communities, Activists Say
“The problem in our city is that we have never treated our parks and funded them like the essential spaces they are."
October 16, 2023
This Activist is Fighting to Protect LA’s Verdugo Mountains and Wildlife
"It's a critical wildlife crossing area for mountain lions and black bears and many other mammals and is about to be destroyed for a luxury gated community," activist Emma Kemp said.
October 16, 2023
Diving with Purpose: Brian Valdes’ Quest for Ocean Conservation
“Once you become a diver, you get to see firsthand how we affect the ocean," Valdes said.
July 11, 2023
Opinion: A Potent Cocktail for Change: Mixing Advocacy Journalism With Comedy
Comedian Rollie Williams uses his YouTube channel to make climate change funny and actionable. He's got a degree in climate science, so you know he's straight up legit.
May 17, 2023
A Bloody Mess — The Truth About Menstruation Products
(HACKENSACK, N.J.) – Get ready to dive into the world of menstruation as we break the silence and debunk some […]
November 30, 2023
Hackensack School Board Election
The big goals for men and women running Hackensack's public school system.
November 6, 2023
Survivor of Teen Domestic Violence Encourages Students to Speak Up
New Jersey woman shares her story of surviving teen dating violence in front of hundreds of high school students.
![Tulsa Public Schools Interim Superintendent Ebony Johnson gives the district’s first monthly progress update to the Oklahoma State Department of Education on Sept. 28. [Credit: Paige Willett]](https://theclick.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JohnsontoOKSBE2.jpg)
November 1, 2023
Tulsa Schools “Pushing for the Max While Keeping it Realistic”
Tulsa Public Schools Interim Superintendent Ebony Johnson, Ph.D., stepped into the middle of a tempestuous relationship between the district and State Superintendent of Instruction Ryan Walters to outline plans for literacy improvements during a required monthly update.
October 27, 2023
This Grad Student is Fighting for Better Wages and Living Conditions at Her University
University of Maryland vs united graduate students. Graduate housing, stipends, and maternity leave key issues.
May 8, 2023
Here’s Why Minnesota Schools Get Free Meals
Minnesota became the fourth state to sign the Universal School Meals bill into law on March 17. The bill will provide children with free school meals regardless of financial limitations placed by a federal program.