This valedictorian came out during his graduation speech -- at a Mormon university
It takes guts to come out to your friends and family. Matt Easton did a little more than that. He came out in front of a packed graduation crowd -- at a Mormon university.
An Army vet, a border agent, an uncle and a faithful friend became heroes during the deadly California synagogue shooting
One woman shielded a rabbi from gunfire, and gave up her life protecting him.
Ugandan popstar and opposition politician Bobi Wine jailed
Robert Kyagulanyi better known as Bobi Wine, the Ugandan Member of Parliament and popular musician was arrested and charged over protests on Monday by Ugandan authorities.
Ex-US North Korea envoy says Trump approved signing of Warmbier pledge
Joseph Yun, the former State Department Special Representative for North Korea, confirmed Monday that he signed an agreement to pay North Korea $2 million for the release of American student Otto Warmbier in 2017.
Smart Ways to Protect Your Smartphone
When you check out the latest smartphones from Apple, Google or Samsung, you’ll notice they have something in common: glass designs. Why? Glass allows for wireless charging, better connection signals, bigger display screens, and truth be told, glass feels great and looks beautiful. But these features come with a price -- durability. Compared to metal or plastic, glass cracks, shatters, scratches and can get slippery.
Hennessy Pledges $10M to TMCF for HBCU Graduate Fellows Program
Hennessy has pledged to give $10 million over the next 10 years to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) through its first-ever corporate HBCU graduate program to support African-Americans in leadership positions.
Georgetown University Students Vote to Pay Fee to Benefit Descendants of Enslaved People Sold By School
According to jbhe.com, the student body of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. recently voted on a proposal to add a semester fee of $27.20 that would go toward a fund to benefit descendants of the 272 enslaved persons once owned and then sold in 1838 by the university to pay off debt.
Former Black, Female CBS Executive Slams Network for Having ‘A White Problem’
A former longtime CBS executive is speaking out about the network’s lack of diversity in a lengthy op-ed for Variety, detailing several examples of racial discrimination and workplace misconduct.
New Documentary ‘Boss’ Explores Black Business in America
The story of American entrepreneurship has largely left out the African-American experience.
San Antonio Among Best Cities for College Grads
San Antonio did rank fifth on a new list of the best cities for recent college grads.
John William King to Be Executed Wednesday for 1998 Lynching In Jasper
John William King is scheduled for execution Apr. 24 in Huntsville. He’s convicted of a murder that many have called a modern-day lynching. In the early hours of June 7, 1998, King, along with co-conspirators Lawrence Brewer and Shawn Berry, picked up James Byrd, Jr. while he was walking home in Jasper.
Cardi B Rejects Plea Deal In Strip Club Case
Rapper Cardi B showed up to court in New York and rejected a plea deal regarding her involvement in a strip club brawl that took place last year.
'Young & the Restless' Bidding Farewell to Kristoff St. John
"The Young & the Restless paid tribute to Kristoff St. John this week in the wake of his death in February.
Beyoncé's Father Is Producing a Destiny's Child Musical
Beyoncé's father is working on a Destiny's Child musical. Mathew Knowles announced Tuesday that he's producing a musical featuring the former girl group.
Prince Memoir Coming Out This Fall
Just weeks before he died in 2016, Prince struck a deal to write a book about his life.
PepsiCo's Latest Green Product Is a High-tech Water Cooler
PepsiCo is launching a high-tech water cooler for customers who want healthier drinks that are also better for the environment.
Teen Sues Apple for $1 Billion, Claiming Facial Recognition Led to False Arrest
A New York teen’s life was made miserable because of mistaken identity cases caused by Apple’s facial recognition software, according to a $1 billion lawsuit filed against Apple.
Magic Johnson and Ice Cube to Acquire Sports Networks From Disney
Basketball legend and entrepreneur, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, is joining the bidding group of rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, O'Shea "Ice Cube" Jackson Sr. to acquire 21 Regional Sports Networks (RSN) from Walt Disney Co.
United Airlines Agent in Houston Charged After Racial Slur Accusation
A United Airlines airport agent is accused of using a racial slur against a customer and faces a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct. The charge against Carmella Davano was filed in municipal court in Houston last month after a Feb. 26 incident at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces the Duty to Refuse and Report Foreign Interference in American Elections Act
Jackson Lee: “The Duty to Refuse and Report Act imposes an affirmative duty to refuse any offer of election campaign assistance from any agent or entity acting on behalf or in the interest of a foreign government and to report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation any such offer of assistance from an agent or entity acting on behalf or in the interest of a foreign government. This duty to refuse and report applies to candidates and any person working for, or volunteering with, a candidate for election to federal office. The threat to our country is real, as documented in detail in the Mueller Report and confirmed by the unanimous assessment of our nation’s Intelligence Community. And we currently face ongoing threats to our electoral apparatus by malicious state actors. Just this week, for example, the New York Times reported that the President’s Chief of Staff discouraged former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristjen Nielsen from sharing with the President intelligence about the serious threats Russia poses to the 2020 elections.”
