VOTE! Lucy McBath, Mother of Slain Teen Jordan Davis, in Runoff for GA Congressional Seat
Lucy McBath is set for a runoff election this coming Tuesday against Atlanta tech businessman Kevin Abel for the Democratic nomination in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District. McBath is a gun control activist and the mother of 17-year-old Jordan Davis, who was murdered in Jacksonville, Florida in 2012 when he was shot by Michael Dunn, a white man angered that he and his friends would not turn their music down.
American Black Film Festival’s Greenlighters Academy Returns to Los Angeles for 2nd Year July 22-25 to Help Train Future Filmmakers
ABFF Ventures, parent company of the American Black Film Festival, recently announced the current class of student fellows accepted into its 2018 ABFF Greenlighters Academy. The second annual event, sponsored by Turner, is a pipeline program designed to give students of color with an interest in the executive track, a firsthand look inside the corporate footprint of the film and television industry.
Former National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes Running for U.S. Congress
In some cases, courage is contagious. That was the case for Jahana Hayes, a longtime teacher who decided to make her first foray into professional politics. Hayes told ABC News that the wave of new candidates running for office across the country without formal political experience “gave me the courage to say, ‘You know what, maybe I will say yes this time.’”
US Premiere of Mission: Impossible - Fallout in Washington, DC
Cast and filmmakers attend the US Premiere of Mission: Impossible - Fallout at Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater at the Smithsonian the National Air and Space Museum on July 22, 2018, in Washington, DC.
H-E-B Celebrates 5th Year of Quest for Texas Best, Names Top 25 Contenders to Compete for $70,000 in Winnings
Final round set for August 9-10 in Austin
H-E-B has scoured the Lone Star State in search of the most delectable culinary creations from talented Texans with a flair for food. After tasty deliberations, 25 finalists were selected from more than 700 entrepreneurs from nearly 140 cities and towns across the state. The finalists will go head-to-head in the fifth annual Quest for Texas Best competition August 9-10 at the Central Texas Food Bank in Austin.
Houston Texans Announce Dates and Times for Open Practices at 2018 Training Camp Presented by Xfinity
Team hosting school supply drive presented by KBR benefiting Houston Texans YMCA
Houston Texans Training Camp presented by XFINITY will hold open practices at the Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston on Saturday, Aug. 11, Monday, Aug. 13, Wednesday, Aug. 15 and Thursday, Aug. 16.
Bail set at $2 million for suspect in Trader Joe's standoff
Los Angeles police identified the suspect in Saturday's deadly armed standoff at a Trader Joe's grocery store as Gene Evin Atkins.
Gunman opens fire at Nevada church, killing one
A man is in custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man and wounding another person at a Mormon church in Nevada, police say.
Sailing senses: How sound helps blind sailor Lucy Hodges win gold medals
During a rare spell of sunny hot weather in England, gold medalist Lucy Hodges takes the helm of a monohull off the coast of the Isle of Wight. She makes the task of steering a yacht look easy as it sails smoothly to a buoy just 100 yards ahead, despite the Solent's tidal changes, strong winds and notorious Bramble Bank sandbar.
Family says young father fatally shot at Pennsylvania restaurant was defending man from racial slurs
A York County man is dead after being shot outside of ‘Red Rose Restaurant and Lounge' in Hellam Township Saturday morning.
'This could be a game changer': The app hoping to revolutionize football
Oliver Sonne had given up hope of becoming a professional footballer. The Danish teenager had lost his motivation, stopped believing and grown tired of training with his small town club.
Hundreds march after deadly parking spot shooting
Hundreds from around Tampa Bay marched with the family of the Clearwater man fatally shot over a parking spot. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says the shooting was justified under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. The deadly shooting at a convenience store in unincorporated Clearwater occurred Thursday.
Houston police release sketch and photos of suspect in killing of George H.W. Bush's cardiologist
Houston police released an artist's sketch and surveillance images of a cyclist who they say shot and killed Mark Hausknecht, an acclaimed cardiologist who treated former President George H.W. Bush.
Toronto shooting rampage leaves 2 dead, 12 wounded and a city baffled
A second victim has died after a gunman opened fire in a popular Toronto neighborhood late Sunday night.
5 things for July 23: Iran tweet, Branson duck boat, ride share livestreams
Looking for a city that's both green and disaster-resilient? The Philippines is building one just for you. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Texas Construction Workers Discover Remains of 95 African-American Laborers From Early 20th Century
The bodies of nearly 100 people found at a school construction site in Sugar Land, Texas, have been determined to be the possible remains of African-American laborers, officials said.
USHCC Announces Comcast as 2018 National Convention Corporate Chair
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is proud to announce Comcast as the Corporate Chair of its 2018 USHCC National Convention in Philadelphia this September.
Here we go again with the Beyoncé baby rumors
We've been here before, Beyhive. At least once a year, there apparently has to be speculation that Beyoncé is pregnant and it seems it's that time of year again.
Bruce Springsteen's one-man show is coming to Netflix so you don't have to go broke trying to see it live
Netflix may have just saved you a few thousand dollars. The streaming service announced on Wednesday that recent Tony winner "Springsteen on Broadway" will be coming to Netflix.
Drake meets his hit's viral dance creator
It's safe to say Shiggy was probably in his feelings when he met Drake. "Met the legend on the night we went number one," Drake captioned a photo of the two of them together, which was posted on his official Instagram account.
