Story
Barr details break with Trump on election fraud claims in new book
Former Attorney General William Barr, in a newly released book excerpt, said he suspected then-President Donald Trump's claims of widespread election fraud were "all bullsh*t," but that he launched unofficial inquiries into some of them to appease his boss.
Story
Biden orders airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups
President Joe Biden directed military forces to conduct defensive precision airstrikes against facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in the Iraq-Syria border region on Sunday evening, according to a news release from the Department of Defense.
Story
Supreme Court revives case about man's death in police custody
The Supreme Court on Monday revived a case brought by parents who said their son, Nicholas Gilbert, died in police custody in St. Louis after law enforcement officers placed their weight on his back as he was shackled face down.
Story
Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years in death of George Floyd
Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who killed George Floyd on a Minneapolis street last year, was sentenced Friday to 22 and half years in prison.
Story
A Local Black Father Wants the Narrative Changed That Black Men ARE In Their Son’s Lives
As June comes to a close we still want to shine a light on good Black men who are good fathers.
Story
Annalise Lockhart’s ‘Inheritance’ focuses on a Black family who are haunted by white spirits
Annalise Lockhart’s live action short film Inheritance focuses on a Black family who are haunted by white ghosts in rural America. This powerful film which has elements of science fiction screened at the Oscar qualifying Atlanta Film Festival, RiverRun International Film Festival and will be screening at Palm Springs International ShortFest, another Oscar qualifier, this month.
Story
Rodney Griffin Appointed to City of Missouri City Planning Commission
Rodney Griffin was appointed by the City of Missouri City Mayor and Council to the nine member Planning and Zoning Commission, June 7, 2021. Griffin was sworn in by Mayor Robin Elakatt before a packed house. Council Members Lynn Clouser( L) and Dr. Cheryl Sterling are present in the photo.
Story
There's a chicken wing shortage. So this chain wants you to start loving thighs
Chicken wing prices are going through the roof. So Texas-based Wingstop, a chain known for, well, wings, is now selling chicken thighs. But getting Americans on board could be a challenge.
Story
Juneteenth Celebrates the Continuing Struggle for Equality Under the Law
"Great nations don't ignore the most painful moments. ... They embrace them," said President Biden as he signed the Juneteenth National Independent Day Act - passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate - to make Juneteenth - June 19th - a federal holiday.
Story
HISD hosting job fair for bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC techs, and grounds crews
The Houston Independent School District is hosting a job fair this weekend to find candidates to fill several key operational support positions, including bus drivers, custodians, mechanics, HVAC technicians and grounds crews.
Photo
Demez White with his son Lennox White
Published on June 24, 2021
Photo
Demez White with his son Lennox White
Published on June 24, 2021
Photo
Demez White with his son Lennox White & Equality and his son Zion
Published on June 24, 2021
Story
A bipartisan infrastructure plan has a breakthrough in Congress -- but it's not over yet
The massive breakthrough Wednesday night on infrastructure breathes new life for President Joe Biden's hope of a bipartisan agenda that could cement his legacy as a dealmaker and open the door to more breakthroughs down the line, but it also is just the beginning of a fraught, multi-week effort that will test Democratic unity and reveal schisms within the party.
Story
Senators say deal reached on infrastructure proposal as bipartisan agenda faces make-or-break moment
Senators on both sides of the aisle said Wednesday evening there's an agreement with White House officials and 10 senators on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, with senators planning to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday to discuss it.
Photo
A bipartisan group of senators huddled again with White House officials to try and find an agreement on how to pay for their $1.2 trillion …
Published on June 24, 2021
Story
Biden meets with key Democratic senators as he pushes for path on voting, infrastructure
President Joe Biden ramped up his push to move his legislative agenda forward in private meetings Monday with two key Democratic lawmakers.
Story
Ron Johnson learned the hard way this weekend that actions have consequences
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson has been an outlier in his swing state for much of the last several years.
Story
DOJ releases Capitol riot videos from major conspiracy case involving the Proud Boys
The Justice Department released three videos on Monday used in a federal court case against a Capitol riot defendant accused of leading the Proud Boys in the insurrection on January 6.
Story
Sculpture honoring 1st enslaved Africans replaces toppled Francis Scott Key statue
Nearly one year ago on Juneteenth 2020 a large group toppled the statue of Francis Scott Key that stood in Golden Gate Park for more than a century.
