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Georgia father whose murder conviction in his son’s 2014 hot-car death was overturned is released from prison

Justin Ross Harris, a Georgia father whose murder conviction for the hot-car death of his 22-month-old son was overturned by the state’s Supreme Court in 2022, has been released from prison, according to prison records.

Club Q shooter to be sentenced on federal charges for hate crimes and firearm violations

The shooter who opened fire in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub, killing five people and injuring 19, is set to be sentenced for federal hate crime charges and firearm violations Tuesday.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says empathy motivated his medical career but an old phrase from high school kept him going

“Don’t let the bastards wear you down.” That phrase, instilled in Dr. Anthony Fauci when he was a student at the Jesuit-run Regis High School in New York City, might as well be the motto of his professional life.

Harriet Tubman led a raid that freed more than 700 enslaved people. A South Carolina church has built a statue in her honor

In the early hours of June 2, 1863, Union army gunboats idled along the banks of South Carolina’s Combahee River, waiting to give the signal to the enslaved people hiding ashore.

Tropical storm warning issued for South Texas and Mexico as first storm takes shape

A tropical storm warning is now in effect for parts of South Texas and northeastern Mexico as the first tropical threat of the year closes in on the areas. It’s not the only area of tropical concern looming large this …

Biden administration’s new protections for LGBTQ+ students blocked in 6 more states

The Biden administration cannot enforce new protections for LGBTQ+ students in Ohio, Virginia and four other states, a federal judge ruled Monday, becoming the latest court to rebuff efforts to expand the scope of a decades-old law that prohibits sex-based …

WFAA: Megachurch pastor admits past ‘inappropriate’ behavior with ‘young lady’ after accusation of molesting 12-year-old

Dallas-area megachurch pastor Robert Morris admitted to “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady” in the 1980s after a woman accused him of molesting her when she was 12 years old, according to a statement obtained by CNN affiliate WFAA.

Scooter Braun announces retirement from music management

Scooter Braun is saying goodbye to one part of the music industry. The recording artist manager, who has worked with Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and other stars, announced he is retiring from music management.

Maryland governor issues pardons for more than 175,000 marijuana convictions

Maryland’s governor issued pardons for more than 175,000 marijuana convictions Monday – a significant act of mass clemency that reflects the rapidly changing attitudes toward a drug that an increasing number of Americans want to see legalized.

Surgeon general demands warning label on social media apps

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said the threat social media poses to children requires urgent action, and he demanded Congress to put a label on the apps as it does with cigarettes and alcohol.

Houston HBCU Alumni Association Hosts Its 4th Annual Counselors & Student Advocates Summit 2024

The Houston HBCU Alumni Association (HHBCUAA) is thrilled to announce its 4th Annual "Counselors & Student Advocates Summit" on Friday, July 12, 2024. This highly anticipated event will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM at the historic Buffalo …

Celebrating Juneteenth: LiftFund Advancing Equity in Lending and Beyond

As the echoes of history resonate today, the story of Juneteenth stands as a beacon of resilience and hope, marking both a pivotal moment in the fight for freedom and a reminder of the enduring quest for equity. This significant …

Celebrating 10 Years of Comcast NBCUniversal’s Voices of the Civil Rights Movement

From August 2023 through August 2024, Comcast NBCUniversal is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its groundbreaking multimedia initiative, Voices of the Civil Rights Movement. This platform honors the monumental Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s by chronicling the …

Fort Bend County Officials and Lucille's 1913 Celebrate the 50th Annual Juneteenth in Kendleton

The City of Kendleton, in collaboration with Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy, and Lucille's 1913, is excited to commemorate the 50th Annual Juneteenth Celebration. This historic event will take place on Wednesday, June 19, …

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee’s Statement on Texas Supreme Court’s Ruling Blocking Uplift Harris Program

In a pivotal development, the Texas Supreme Court has issued a ruling to further extend its pause on the Uplift Harris guaranteed income program, a significant initiative by Harris County aimed at providing financial stability to low-income residents. The program, …