Reflecting on a tumultuous era, this article draws on the 1916 miners’ strike as a reminder that communities can unite and recover from extensive division. In today’s climate of chaos and fear, these lessons remain as relevant as ever, urging us to seek a shared reality.

Family, friends, and collaborators gathered in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, four years after Michael K. Williams’s passing to celebrate his memory. During a commemorative walk, they announced the Michael K. Williams Legacy Award, with Malik Yoba named as its first recipient for his commitment to activism and community healing.

The families of the Robb Elementary School shooting victims have reached a pivotal settlement with the city of Uvalde, Texas. In a unanimous decision, city council members approved the undisclosed agreement, marking a significant stride in the community’s healing process.