By Brenton A McClanahan BMB Empower Network 7/21/2026 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” — Hosea 4:6 “Knowledge is power. Data tells the story. And as Scripture reminds us, ‘My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.’ We must stay informed, stay engaged, and never stop demanding accountability.” For generations, Black Americans have understood a fundamental truth about the fight for equality: if discrimination is happening, you need evidence to prove it. That is why a recent...

By B.A. McClanahan BMB Empower Network June 23, 2026 🚨TEMPLE BREAKING NEWS🚨 After roughly 50 years in operation, the Temple Mall in Temple, Texas has been ordered to close due to serious fire and building safety violations. City officials issued notices requiring repairs to critical systems, including fire alarms, sprinklers, and fire pumps. When those issues were not fully resolved by the deadline, the city ordered a temporary closure beginning June 22, 2026. What happened? * Temple Mall...

By Brenton A McClanahan BMB Empower Network May 25, 2026 From 2021 to 2025, she led the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), making history as the first woman and the first Black woman to be confirmed by the Senate to hold that position. Here are some of her significant achievements, along with reasons why her supporters believe her work has positively impacted Black Americans and other marginalized groups. Major accomplishments at the DOJ under President Biden...