JCSTS Drum Major for Justice MLK Cohort Holds Graduate Certificate Ceremony
Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary (JCSTS) will host the 2022 Drum Major for Justice Certificate Ceremony for the MLK Cohort on June 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Recognition will be presented to 8 Learning Partners who studied a 5-month curricula inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s justice philosophy.
Jessica Cisneros to file for recount of runoff with Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas
Jessica Cisneros, the Democratic primary challenger to Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas, says she plans to file for a recount of their runoff election. Cuellar leads by 197 votes out of more than 45,000 counted so far.
Judge rules Oklahoma's lethal injection method is constitutional following a legal challenge from dozens of death row prisoners
Oklahoma's use of a three-drug lethal injection method is constitutional, a federal judge ruled Monday following a lawsuit from nearly 30 people on death row challenging the protocol.
More parents could have access to baby formula from abroad
The Biden administration is making it easier for low-income families to obtain baby formula being imported from abroad to alleviate the shortage plaguing parents from coast to coast.
Black Women in Media Celebrates Juneteenth in the Hamptons
BWIM’s Juneteenth: Celebration of Liberation will include: Black Tasting Experience, Awards Ceremony, Live Entertainment, and so much more!
On Sunday, June 19th Black Women in Media will host this year's Juneteenth celebration in Long Island, NY. Over 200 guests will join BWIM for an exclusive celebration which includes luxury charter transportation to and from the Hamptons, a red carpet experience, cocktails, and a tour of the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) which highlights the awe-inspiring and powerful Black history in the Hamptons.
Kevin Spacey must stand trial in federal court on civil suit accusing him of sex abuse, judge rules
Kevin Spacey must face a federal lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse in a New York federal court, a judge ruled Monday.
There are now 24 lawsuits filed against Deshaun Watson
Another woman has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, bringing the number of civil suits accusing the Cleveland Browns quarterback of misconduct, including in some cases sexual assault, to 24.
The former Wisconsin judge killed in a 'targeted attack' had sentenced the suspect to prison more than 15 years ago, court documents say
Douglas K. Uhde, the man accused of shooting and killing former Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John Roemer, had been sentenced to prison by the judge more than 15 years ago, court documents show.
Grant-funded breast cancer screening, wrap-around services available through Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University is now providing breast cancer screening, among other services, for African American and other ethnic minority women in Harris, Grimes, Matagorda, Walker, and Wharton counties, as part of a grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). The $1 million grant, which TSU secured in fall 2021, also provides patient navigation/barrier reduction services, and evidence-based culturally appropriate breast cancer awareness and education services for a population that has traditionally been underserved and at higher risk for breast cancer.
Federal court blocks Louisiana's congressional map
A federal court in Louisiana on Monday blocked the state's congressional map and ordered the state legislature to draw a new map by June 20. It ruled that the state should have an additional majority-Black congressional district.
Estate of Andrew Brown Jr., who was fatally shot by North Carolina deputies last year, reaches $3 million settlement with county
The estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. has settled its lawsuit against a North Carolina county sheriff's office over his shooting death during an arrest last year, according to an attorney for the estate.
British journalist and Brazilian indigenous affairs expert missing in the Amazon
A veteran British journalist and a Brazilian indigenous affairs expert are missing in Brazil's remote Javari Valley, in the far western part of Amazonas state.
PVAMU assistant professor receives American Association of Colleges of Nursing fellowship
Michelle DeBose, Ph.D., MSN, MSEd, CNEcl, assistant professor in the Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing, has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s 2022-2023 cohort of Elevating Leaders in Academic Nursing Program. The ELAN fellowship is designed to further develop and enhance leadership skills in academic leaders in baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs.
Prize-winning Texas drama teacher to get special Tony Award
The special Tony Award that honors educators will go to a drama teacher in Texas who argues that “musical theater has a unique way of bringing people together.”
Paramount Studios sued over 'Top Gun' copyright
Paramount Studios is being sued for copyright infringement over "Top Gun" by the family of the author whose article inspired the 1986 film.
Email reveals Trump campaign told fake electors in Georgia to use 'complete secrecy'
The Trump campaign directed a group of Georgia Republicans to meet in secret and obscure their objectives in an email obtained by federal prosecutors as part of their recent investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election in several swing states.
FDA advisers to weigh risks and benefits of Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine
After more than a year with two types of Covid-19 vaccines in use in the United States, another will be up for consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration next week.
Prince Harry and Meghan release new photo of daughter Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have released a new photo of their daughter Lilibet, after celebrating her 1st birthday on Saturday at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor in the UK, a spokesperson for the family said.
Are American Classrooms Producing Mass Shooters?
Let’s face it. With all the mass shootings in America today, it is difficult to tease out the various motivations that prompt murderers to unleash their automatic weapons on unsuspecting and innocent individuals they do not even know.
Amazon's stock price is set to drop, but that won't make it cheaper
For many average investors, the price of just one Amazon share has been prohibitively expensive. There are a lot of things a person can spend about $2,500 on instead of one tiny piece of "Prime" stock market real estate. A nice vacation? That home entertainment system? Season tickets for your favorite sports team?
