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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has announced its new class of honorary members during the organization’s 57th National Convention. The sorority bestowed eight women with the sorority’s highest distinction, including the one and only Queen Latifah.

Delta Sigma Theta named eight women who it says represent the sorority’s values of public service focused on the Black community.

“This year’s class of Honorary Members represents a powerhouse group of barrier-breaking women across politics, entertainment, business, sports, and social impact,” the sorority’s international president Elsie Cooke-Holmes said, according to Watch the Yard. “Each one a force in her field and a reflection of Delta’s enduring mission.”

Delta Sigma Theta’s new class of honorary members

In addition to Queen Latifah, Delta Sigma Theta named political strategist Donna Brazile, actress Danielle Brooks, Olympic athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee, businesswoman Janice Bryant Howroyd, tech CEO Toni Townes-Whitley, sports executive Swin Cash and entrepreneur Fawn Weaver as honorary members.

“These extraordinary women represent a wide spectrum of excellence—spanning arts and entertainment, business, education, politics, sports, and advocacy. Each has made an indelible mark through her leadership, innovation, and service on both national and global stages,” the organization captioned an Instagram post.

“Honorary Membership is the highest honor bestowed by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated—reserved for women who have significantly advanced the public good while excelling in their chosen fields,” it continued. “We welcome these phenomenal trailblazers into our beloved sisterhood with immense pride, joy, and unwavering sisterly love.”

Ford is recalling more than 850,000 vehicles nationwide due to a low-pressure fuel pump issue that may cause the system to fail, potentially resulting in an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Monday that the recall affects specific Ford and Lincoln vehicles from particular model years, detailed below.

FordBronco2021-2023FordExpedition2022FordExplorer2021-2023FordF-1502021-2022FordF-250 SD2021-2023FordF-350 SD2021-2023FordF-450 SD2021-2023FordF-550 SD2021-2023FordMustang2021-2022LincolnAviator2021-2023LincolnNavigator2021-2022

How does Ford plan to fix the issue?

While a remedy to address the issue is under development, Ford plans to send notification letters to owners regarding potential safety risks on Monday, according to the NHTSA. The Michigan-based carmaker will send another round of letters once the remedy is available.

“The owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the remedy performed. There will be no charge for this service,” according to the NHTSA report.

Ford began investigating the issue in recent years, launching a September 2022 review into fuel pump problems in 2021–2022 vehicles after a spike in warranty claims. The company traced the issue to contamination in low-pressure fuel pumps. While failure rates initially declined after supplier fixes, new complaints emerged in 2024, according to the report.

Additionally, Ford linked the problem to a supplier defect affecting vehicles built between July 2021 and July 2022. With nearly 2,000 warranty claims, the automaker approved a recall on June 30, 2025. Ford is unaware of any reports of accidents or injuries related to this issue.

What are the warning signs of loss of fuel pressure for consumers?

Loss of fuel pressure may occur when internal contamination or reduced clearances in the low-pressure fuel pump lead to increased friction and a higher risk of vapor lock, especially when fuel levels are low, according to the report.

“Prior to fuel pump failure, the customer may experience poor engine performance (misfiring or running rough), a check engine light, or a reduction in engine power,” the NHTSA states. “Fuel pump failure is more likely to occur in low fuel or warm weather and hot fuel conditions in the fuel tank.”

The maker of the Ritz crackers brand has announced a nationwide recall of several sandwich cracker packages and cartons due to a labeling error that could lead to “life-threatening allergic reactions” for some consumers, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Why were the Ritz cracker sandwiches recalled?

Mondelēz Global LLC, which owns the popular Ritz brand, announced a voluntary recall on Tuesday, warning consumers that the company had manufactured the individually wrapped snack items sold at nationwide retailers with incorrect labels stating they were Cheese variety, even though the product may have been a Peanut Butter variety.

The FDA states that the recalled Ritz crackers include 8-pack, 20-pack, and 40-pack cartons of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, as well as the 20-pack Ritz Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack carton.

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product,” Mondolez Global LLC said in a statement released by the FDA. “All outer cartons affected are labeled correctly and provide an allergen advisory statement indicating that the product ‘contains peanuts.’”

Essential information consumers need to know

Product DescriptionRetail UPCBest When Used By DatesPlant CodeLocation on Package11.4 oz. Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (8 Count: 8 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)0 44000 88210 51 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25AE onlyTop of package27.6 oz. Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (20 Count: 20 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)0 44000 07584 21 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 252 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26AE onlyTop of package55.2 oz. Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (40 Count: 40 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)0 44000 07819 51 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25

There are no reports of injuries or illnesses from the recalled products

The company added that the cartons containing only Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not affected by this recall. Additionally, the Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Packs with different Best When Used By dates and plant codes than those listed are not affected by the recall.

The recall was issued after a supplier error caused defects in the packaging of peanut butter products; the company is taking steps to prevent such mistakes from happening again.

“There have been no reports of injury or illness reported to Mondelēz Global LLC to date related to this product, and we are issuing this recall as a precaution,” the FDA said.

The FDA recommends that consumers who have a peanut allergy should not eat these products and should discard any product containing the information in the grid table.

Tyler Perry accuser Derek Dixon is speaking out.

The actor, who has starred in Tyler Perry’s The Oval for 85 episodes between 2021 and 2025, has spoken to The Hollywood Reporter in an exclusive interview. Dixon filed a lawsuit against Perry June 13, alleging that the media mogul sexually harassed and assaulted him, including groping his buttocks at Perry’s Atlanta home and sending sexually suggestive texts, such as calling him “thick.”

Dixon told the outlet via email, “I couldn’t just let him get away with this. Everyone deserves to go to work and do their job without their boss trying to have sex with them. My goal is to help ensure that the next generation of actors and creatives don’t have to choose between their dreams and their dignity.”

In his first interview since filing a $260M sexual assault claim against Tyler Perry, actor Derek Dixon says he felt compelled to go public because “everyone deserves to go to work and do their job without their boss trying to have sex with them” https://t.co/kq5LsPkpg6 pic.twitter.com/n2XA65t7ah— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 10, 2025

Dixon describes an alleged pattern of misconduct in the workplace

Dixon alleges that Perry has “engaged in a pattern of exploiting male actors in his productions and using his power in the entertainment industry to harass employees,” the article states. Dixon recounted the high points of his lawsuit, stating that he met Perry in Sept. 2019 while working as an event coordinator for Legendary Events. The company was organizing the opening party for Tyler Perry Studios when Perry singled Dixon out.

Perry eventually gave Dixon the role of Dale in Tyler Perry’s Ruthless after meeting him and promised that the role could grow. Dixon later transitioned with the character from Ruthless to The Oval.

According to Dixon’s lawsuit, the role and other offers were used by Perry to allegedly hold power over him. Dixon claims Perry had a tendency to kill off characters played by actors he wanted to control, including Dixon’s, which created a dynamic where actors would do whatever it took to keep their characters—and jobs—secure.

Dixon also said Perry once complained that people didn’t give him anything in return for what he provided, and told Dixon, “I couldn’t piss him off or my character could easily just stay dead.”

Dixon stated in the lawsuit that he didn’t initially know if Perry was interested in men or seeking a sexual relationship. Dixon, who is gay, said he will not speak for Perry as to how he identifies.

“Regardless of his sexual orientation or gender, he should not be speaking to any of his employees, whether they be men or women, gay, straight or bisexual, about their sexual preferences, how often they’re having sex, or physically assaulting them.”

Dixon recounts alleged incidents

One of the major points of Dixon’s complaint is his account of a January 2020 incident at Perry’s house. Both men had consumed alcohol, and Perry told Dixon he was too drunk to drive home and offered him a place to sleep in the guest room. Dixon said that after he went to bed, “[Perry] climbed into bed with me and began rubbing my thigh. I immediately jumped out of the bed and said, ‘I’m not that sexual’ and stood up until he left the room. I thought that my reaction made it clear that night that I was not interested.”

Dixon said Perry encouraged him to write a pilot while The Oval was on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. When Perry read the finished script, he told Dixon he loved it and wanted to shoot it.

“I couldn’t believe he actually liked it, much less wanted to shoot the pilot for it,” said Dixon, adding that Perry’s offer made him feel grateful. “It was one of the best things to ever happen to me at the time.”

Dixon believed that he and Perry were on the same page and that nothing inappropriate would continue.

“There were times when I was around him and nothing would happen. So I thought he got the picture, and that created a false sense of security,” he said. “… I now realize I let my gratefulness for what he’d done for me cloud my self-respect.”

Later, Dixon came to believe that Perry—who was under contract with Viacom and couldn’t shop Dixon’s show for two years—was only using the pilot as leverage.

“I believe he was trying to dangle my dreams in front of me for as long as he could to prevent me from talking,” he said.

Dixon is seeking $260 million in damages.

Perry’s attorney, Matthew Boyd, told The Hollywood Reporter that he believes Dixon is “an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam.”

“Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,” said Boyd.

A new report from the CDC found that the U.S., has the highest rate of measles since 2000. Per the CDC’s report, several states this year have reported at least one measles case. A total of 1,288 measles cases have been confirmed so far in 2025, the CDC adds.

The highest report of measles cases is seen in Texas. According to Politico, the CDC has reported that at least 750 people in Texas have been infected, including three who died in connection with the outbreak. Other infected states also include New Mexico and Kansas. The outbreak  has been largely seen in religious communities where vaccine skepticism is common.

What are experts saying about the 2025 measles outbreak in the U.S.?

Dr. William Moss, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, is among the health experts who’s expressing concern about the growing rate of measles in the U.S.

“It’s a huge red flag for the direction in which we’re going,” Moss told the New York Times.

Experts also fear that additional vaccine-preventable diseases such as pertussis and Hib meningitis could follow the measles outbreak. Although it’s possible to cure measles symptoms quickly, experts say the virus can lead to pneumonia and other related issues.

Vaccines have become politicized

Dr. Adam Ratner, a pediatric infectious disease expert, told the New York Times that vaccines have become politicized in recent years, causing many people to avoid immunizations.

In 2000, the U.S. declared that measles have been eliminated. Now, however, health experts say the country may lose that designation. While vaccine advocates continue to express their concerns, the CDC’s data shows that immunization rates have dropped after the pandemic, particularly for children. For the 2022-23 school year, there was a 2% drop in vaccinated kindergarteners, compared to the years before the pandemic, Politico reported.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is known for speaking out against vaccines, says the U.S. is handling measles better than other countries. Per Politico, Kennedy said the U.S. “is a model for the rest of the world.” 

Aldi, the nationwide grocery chain, has issued a recall of several products sold at its stores across 37 states. According to Newsweek, the recalls include vitamin products, as well as several popular snacks and meals. Consumers have been told to “discard” products

Aldi has announced that vitamin supplier RV Pharma has recalled its Welby Vitamin B12 product. Per Newsweek, the company issued the recall after failing to disclose that the product may be harmful for people with allergies. People who bought the vitamin brand are urged to return it to the store for a full refund. Welby Vitamin B12 was sold across 37 states.

What food items did Aldi recall?

The recalled food items from Aldi include Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos, which was flagged for possible metal contamination. The taquitos were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Aldi also collaborated with Cargill Meat Solutions Corp to recall Park Street Deli Pork Carnitas, another item that may have metal contamination. In addition, the Atlantic Salmon Portions with Seafood Stuffing have been recalled due to undeclared soy; it was sold in California, Nevada and Arizona. Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream were removed from shelves because it may contain undeclared milk.

Have any illneses been reported?

No illnesses have been reported so far, but customers are still advised to avoid consuming any of the recalled products.

“While ALDI is committed to providing only the best quality at the lowest prices, our top priority is the safety of you and your family,” Aldi said in a statement, per Newsweek. “From developing stringent standards to working with trusted manufacturers on product quality and testing, every measure possible is taken to fulfill that promise.”

One inmate‘s organization created a monumental event that had a lasting impact on his fellow prisoners who are girl dads.

In April, what was initially supposed to be a “Family Night” turned into the first-ever Father-Daughter “Parent Prom” held at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center’s chapel. The event allowed fathers the chance to reconnect with or meet their daughters for the first time in a special way, according to KTVU. This was made possible by Tram Nguyen, who has been incarcerated for 22 years and is one of the imprisoned members of The People in Blue, a prison reform advocacy collective.

“I recognized that the majority of these people that came to prison, that committed crimes, also came from a dysfunctional home,” Nguyen told KTVU. “A lot of the incarcerated people come from underserved communities, single-parent households.”

This weekend the Chapel at San Quentin was transformed into a day of memories for their first-ever Parenting Prom. The father-daughter dance had 20 fathers enjoying the dance with their families. The ultimate goal being to bridge the family divide, heal, and promote family unity. pic.twitter.com/R2eO29p7so— CA Corrections (@CACorrections) April 7, 2025

What led to San Quentin’s first father-daughter prom?

Before the event took place, Nguyen helped create an eight-week educational program called Family Communication Workshops. The mission of these assemblies was not only to support the 18 men who voluntarily participated personally but also to “strengthen communication and improve emotional intelligence and understanding within families”—something Nguyen understood firsthand through his self-work.

In these classes, there were engaging lessons and conversations to help them look inward and get to the root of some of the mental and emotional anguish that had impacted their dynamics with relatives. They pledged to keep consistent, open lines of communication with their daughters and the rest of their families.

“We walked through some of the most healthy aspects of family dynamics, like communication skills and emotional intelligence, helping everybody to understand where their emotions come from and how it leads to certain behaviors and how to cope in healthier ways,” Nguyen explained.

Following the shadow work, 16 of the fathers were able to unite with their daughters. The occasion was filled with excitement and heartfelt tears as they stepped onto a red carpet to kick off a night of music, dancing and games. The memorable event was endorsed by the association Friends of The People In Blue. Morgan Hubbard, who is part of the coalition of stakeholders, shared how emotionally moving the entire production was for all involved.

“The entire event was extremely touching and heartening. There was not a dry eye in the house for MOST of the day!!! Lots of happy tears and smiles,” Hubbard said, per KTVU.

San Quentin’s first father-daughter prom was a night to remember

Nguyen reflected on the program’s unexpected momentum, noting, “I was surprised how much attention and how big it got towards the end.”

“I never let them know that we were going to have a family night. So they did it because they wanted to improve their relationship with their family,” he added. “I think they were confused at the same time because they were in prison. It was something that they did not expect that could really come through.”

Building on that moment, Nguyen recalled the workshop’s touching finale, which occurred at the “Parent Prom.”

“The daughters all handed over the completion certificate to the father, and the fathers wrote a letter to express their appreciation and love for them, especially the renewed love and appreciation for them for participating in the workshop and what that meant for them,” he explained.

Pastor Jamal Bryant condemned the National Baptist Convention Board for taking a $300,000 donation from Target. Over the weekend, Bryant, who is the preacher at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, had a transparent conversation with his congregation. Bryant addressed the National Baptist Convention board members during his Sunday morning sermon regarding a behind-the-scenes move they recently made with Target amid the ongoing boycott. 

Why is Jamal Bryant criticizing his own church?

The New Birth Missionary Baptist Church’s Instagram page posted a snippet of Bryant discussing the newly formed partnership between Target and the National Baptist Convention in effort to help regain the trust of Black consumers. The caption read: “The Baptist Convention might have it twisted. The only way we’re going to win this is together. Sit down. Listen. Unite. If you’re not standing in truth, you’re just standing in the way. ‘Something’s Gotta Break’ is streaming now on all platforms.” 

During the teaching, Bryant revealed that he reached out to the National Baptist Convention, warning them that he would blast them on a grand scale for being one of the few church groups who accepted a $300,000 donation from Target.

“I called the president of the National Baptist Convention. I said, ‘Rev, we can’t go out like that. We are selling ourselves short.’ He said, ‘Jamal, give me a couple of days. Let me get the board together.’ I said, ‘Bruh, you can get your board together, but Sunday morning I’m going to the mic and I got to say something. And you’ve got to give me something to work with,” Bryant said during Sunday’s service.”

Bryant then said that he told the president that he had “one week” to send a written letter that the board “stands with the boycott, stands with the oppressed, stands with the marginalized, stands with the nameless and faceless people who are on the frontline.”

Bryant then claimed that the organization’s leaders only received a $75,000 cut of the money: “$75,000 Baptist Convention? I’ll write you a check. You can’t sell yourself out for $75,000. Something has got to break!”

Jamal Bryant accuses Target of trying to sabotage the ongoing boycott

As the audience erupted in agreement, clapping and shouting, he concluded his message by alleging that Target had been trying to undermine him.

“Over the last couple of weeks, Target had been playing in my face,” Bryant said. “Been hiring internet influencers to go online—rappers and artists and athletes to play and broadcast outside of Target and in Target, thinking we ain’t going to say nothing.” 

“But you ain’t got to talk directly to me,” he continued. “All you got to do is watch the rerun of The Color Purple. Until you do right by me, nothing you do is going to work.”

Roland Martin also slams the National Baptist Convention’s ‘betrayal’

Journalist Roland Martin also criticized the National Baptist Convention for accepting funds from Target in a series of tweets.

“$17 BILLION in profit. $2 BILLION promised to Black businesses. Target’s offer to Black church leaders? $300,000 — split 3 ways. That breaks down to $322 per church,” he wrote in the initial tweet in the thread. “They called it ‘partnership.’ Roland Martin called it what it is. Watch the breakdown: https://vist.ly/3n7prf4.”

Martin also explained why this was a poor decision: “This is a betrayal! The Black church has moral weight — but Target tried to convert it into PR cover. We need economic warriors, not corporate proxies,” he said. 

Although Bryant led the charge alongside Rev. Al Sharpton in calling the Black community to unite for a boycott of Target for its rollback on DEI initiatives earlier this year, the company excluded him from a meeting that included Sharpton and a few others. Despite hopes for a positive outcome of Target’s meeting, the discussion didn’t lead to an end to the boycott.

T-Mobile has begun issuing payments from its 2022 class-action lawsuit settlement following a 2021 data breach that exposed the personal information of 76 million U.S. customers.

CNet reported that checks were initially expected in April and May, but some Reddit users claimed that they are finally receiving deposits in mid-June, ranging from $56 to $375. Affected customers will receive payments under “T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement” or “Kroll Settlement Payouts.”

The $350 million settlement comes after a class-action lawsuit against T-Mobile following a 2021 cyberattack that exposed sensitive information, including names, addresses and Social Security numbers, to millions of customers. It remains the second largest data breach settlement in U.S. history, following Equifax’s $700 million settlement in 2019, per CNet.

The mobile carrier agreed to pay the multimillion-dollar amount into a settlement fund to cover out-of-pocket losses, identity-defense services, restoration services and other related costs.

How much will customers get?

According to The Hill, customers who spent money to prevent or recover from fraud linked to the T-Mobile data breach were eligible for the largest payout of up to $25,000. To qualify, they had to submit documentation showing expenses like credit monitoring, freezing credit or losses from identity theft.

Those who didn’t submit proof of losses are still eligible for smaller payouts of up to $25, or $100 for California residents affected by the August 2021 breach. Customers will receive the deposits based on the selected options available through the website.

Previous data breach incidents with mobile carriers

Blavity reported that T-Mobile was among the mobile carriers that were responsible for sharing customer location data in an unregulated market, which led to unauthorized data breaches, according to a 2019 Motherboard report.