This mother of five faced challenges while raising her children, but her efforts allowed her to realize the American dream.
Exploring the American Dream Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing stories from U.S. citizens about what the 2026 American Dream means to them. One such story comes from Quiana Law, a group director at Walmart who manages multiple markets in New Orleans. Quiana reflects on her upbringing in […]
Pregnant woman discovered violently assaulted and killed in Mexico after escaping the US with seven children, according to authorities.
Pregnant Woman Found Murdered in Mexico Authorities in Mexico made a grim discovery over the weekend when they found the body of a 30-year-old woman from Indiana in a ditch in Chiapas. The local prosecutor, Maurika Lambert, reported that Makara Pendley had been brutally raped and bludgeoned to death. This shocking news was conveyed to […]
Mother in Oregon Faces Attempted Murder Charges for Filling Car with Exhaust Fumes While Her Three Children Were Inside
Oregon Mother Charged in Alleged Murder-Suicide Attempt An Oregon woman described as a “great” mother by her ex-husband has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly attempting to suffocate her three preschool-aged children by pumping exhaust fumes into her car, while reportedly convincing them they were having a slumber party as part of an alleged […]
Pregnant Indiana mother Makala Pendley discovered dead in Mexico after going missing with her seven children
Mother Found Dead in Mexico Months After Disappearance A mother from Indianapolis has been discovered dead in Mexico, over three months after vanishing with her seven children. Makara Pendley, 30, was found murdered in a ditch in Chiapas, a village in southern Mexico, this past Monday. Local authorities informed her family that she had been […]
55 children and teenagers charged after fight on Hersheypark’s opening day
Massive Brawl at Hersheypark Results in Legal Charges for Over 50 Minors More than 50 children and teenagers have faced charges following a significant fight on the opening day of Hersheypark, which caused families to scramble for safety, including hiding under tables. On April 3, a total of 55 individuals, comprising 53 minors aged between […]
Michigan Republicans aim to eliminate $250M prescription assistance program for mothers and children.
Michigan Republicans Call for Increased Oversight of Cash Assistance Program Republicans in the Michigan House are urging a closer examination of a state-funded cash assistance program aimed at new mothers, expressing concerns over its effectiveness and how taxpayer money is being utilized. During a House Oversight Committee meeting on June 2, GOP lawmakers questioned the […]
Pastor Corey Brooks: Although my body can’t complete this walk, our efforts for the children of Chicago must continue.
Reflections on a Journey Across America Right now, as I sit here in silence, I can’t help but think back on my journey. Nearly 200 days have passed since I started walking across America, and yet, there’s this itch to get back on the road. I found joy in my walks, met incredible people, discovered […]
Top places in America for children to grow up, with the most improvement seen in red states
Improvement of Child Welfare in Four Red States Post-Pandemic A recent report highlights four red states making strides in child welfare since the pandemic hit. So, it seems there’s been some positive change, at least in these areas. In terms of overall child well-being, South Carolina has particularly excelled, registering the most significant improvements between […]
Teen reportedly removed skirt and underwear from a transgender-identifying man at an amusement park — in front of children
Incident at Ohio Amusement Park An 18-year-old man was arrested for allegedly forcing a transgender individual to wear his pants at an amusement park in Ohio. Marquez Williams is under review for his actions that took place on May 26 at Cedar Point Park in Sandusky. Six Flags has expressed disapproval of the incident. The […]
Arkansas Troopers Save Children and Baby After Suspect Collapses Following High-Speed Pursuit
On May 24th, Arkansas State Police (ASP) managed to rescue four children from a perilous situation, and thankfully, all of them survived. The incident began when an officer tried to pull over an SUV for a traffic violation in Camden. The driver, however, sped off, leading to a high-speed pursuit. THV 11 reported that the […]