The San Antonio Observer News

09/24/2025

Nate Ament isn’t just Tennessee’s freshman phenom or a projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His story is rooted in his mother’s survival of the Rwandan genocide and his drive to inspire the next generation back home.

Projected No. 1 pick Nate Ament balances NBA dreams with giving back to Rwanda, honoring his mother’s survival story.

09/24/2025

The San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) is back for its seventh year, running October 2–5, 2025, with the theme “ACTIonvISM” (Action + Vision = Activism). Organizers say this year’s programming will underscore film’s ability to inspire activism, spark dialogue, and drive social change.

Full details, including tickets and schedules, are available at sabiff.tv. https://bit.ly/47VBkT2

09/23/2025

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given $70 million to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The money will support all 37 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in UNCF’s network.

MacKenzie Scott’s $70 million donation to UNCF strengthens HBCU endowments, marking one of her largest single gifts and a step toward closing funding gaps.

09/23/2025

Trump told pregnant women not to take Tylenol and revived debunked claims linking vaccines to autism. Experts stress there is no proven link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism, and decades of research show vaccines do not cause autism.

Doctors warn untreated fevers in pregnancy are more dangerous than carefully using Tylenol, and global health regulators reaffirm the drug remains safe when taken as directed.

President Trump reignited myths about Tylenol and autism, but global health experts stress vaccines are safe and acetaminophen remains appropriate in pregnancy.

09/23/2025

The Rev. Emanuel Cleaver III, son of longtime Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, likened the moment to a call for a “second Civil Rights Movement.” Speaking at St. James Church in Kansas City, where his father once served as pastor, Cleaver said: “If we, the people of faith, do not step up, we are going to go back even further.”

Black voter concern grows as Trump’s redistricting push in Texas and Missouri threatens to dilute Black representation in Congress.

09/22/2025

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to the air Tuesday, ABC announced, ending a suspension that began after comments Kimmel made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Disney, which owns ABC, said the pause was meant to “avoid further inflaming a tense situation.” After discussions with Kimmel, executives opted to bring him back. https://bit.ly/4nI4auy

09/22/2025

In a post on social media this weekend addressed to Bondi, Trump said “nothing is being done” on investigations into some of his foes.

“We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” he said. Noting that he was impeached and criminally charged, “JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!”

Trump retribution campaign escalates as he pressures Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate foes, sparking free speech and censorship debates.

09/22/2025

YouTube announced Tuesday it has paid out more than $100 billion to creators, artists, and media companies since 2021. The announcement marks a milestone year for YouTube, which turned 20 in April. The platform now hosts over 20 billion videos, spanning music, podcasts, Shorts, and more. http://bit.ly/4mtxyUr

09/21/2025

Marlon Wayans isn’t letting a low Rotten Tomatoes score define his latest film, HIM. The actor and producer took to social media over the weekend to say the real test will be how audiences respond.

“I respect critics. Their job is to critique. I respect their work. It shapes our industry. But an opinion does not always mean it’s everyone’s opinion,” Wayans wrote.

Marlon Wayans defends HIM movie after low Rotten Tomatoes score, saying audiences should judge for themselves.

09/21/2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Sunday that the United Kingdom will formally recognize a Palestinian state, in coordination with Canada and Australia.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the recognition during his recent state visit to London, framing it as one of his “few disagreements” with Starmer.

Palestine recognized as a state by the UK, Canada, and Australia 108 years after the Balfour Declaration, despite opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

09/19/2025

A federal judge just tossed Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, calling the 85-page filing “repetitive” and “improper.” Judge Steven Merryday said the complaint read more like a political rant than a legal claim and gave Trump 28 days to try again.

Judge dismisses Trump defamation lawsuit against New York Times, calling it repetitive and improper. Trump has 28 days to refile.

09/19/2025

The family of Trey Reed is rejecting officials’ su***de ruling and demanding answers. From conflicting accounts to calls for an independent autopsy, they say his death “does not add up.”

The death of Demartravion “Trey” Reed, 21, was ruled a su***de after he was found hanging on Delta State University’s campus. His family and civil rights