Los Angeles deputy who was critically injured in Compton shooting was released from hospital, sheriff says
One of the two Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies attacked by an unknown gunman Saturday has been released from the hospital.
Parents send student to school while knowingly infected with coronavirus, mayor says
Almost 30 teenagers have to quarantine after parents sent their child to a Massachusetts school despite knowing they were positive with Covid-19, according to Attleboro Public Schools and the town's mayor.
The surviving 'fifth girl' of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing asks Alabama's governor for restitution
Sarah Collins Rudolph lost an eye and her sister was killed when Ku Klux Klan members bombed 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963. Since that day, she's felt forgotten by officials who never offered her payment or support, let alone …
Heritage Action Unveils “No Police, No Peace” Billboards in New York, Dallas, and Atlanta
Heritage Action today announced their new “No Police, No Peace” billboards in New York City, Dallas, and Atlanta. Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action, first announced the billboards on Fox & Friends this morning.
National Hockey League to support criminal justice research at TSU
The Center for Justice Research (CJR) at Texas Southern University (TSU) has received a pledge of financial support from the National Hockey League (NHL) to work toward creating “a procedurally just criminal justice system.” The Center focuses on research in …
Jerry Philips named Political Advisor for Texas for Biden-Harris Campaign
I’m pleased to forward the announcement of the selection of Jerry Philips (my executive director when I co-chaired the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee) as Political Advisor for Texas for the Biden-Harris Presidential Campaign.
N.C. A&T Speaker Series to Feature Activist/Actress Amanda Seales Discussing Power of Your Voice
Continuing a three-part series, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “The Power of Your Voice,” Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, at 6 p.m. The virtual event will feature actress and activist Amanda Seales, moderated …
Governor Abbott Appoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eddy Betancourt to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The commission controls state buildings, grounds, or property and responsibility for maintenance, repair and construction of state buildings …
Lewis Hamilton 'won't stop' his fight against racism as FIA rules out investigation into Breonna Taylor T-shirt
Lewis Hamilton says he remains undeterred in his fight against racial injustice. His comments came as the FIA, motorsport's global governing body, announced it will not investigate the Formula One champion for wearing a T-shirt honoring Breonna Taylor at the …
Pandemic helps some uncover items for traveling toy show
Joe Villella of Wilkes-Barre says there are some upsides to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. announces fines will be issued to those not wearing face coverings
Connecticut will start issuing fines for those not wearing a mask and for those who gather in a large group.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will go on, but only in TV land
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will go on, but it'll look very different than it has over its last 94 years.
Fact-checking Trump's false claims on unsolicited ballots
President Donald Trump has been waging a disinformation campaign against mail-in voting for months, but recently, he's seized on a particular statistic to support the narrative that this election is prime for widespread fraud.
Louisville has settled Breonna Taylor's wrongful death lawsuit
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old EMT killed by police six months ago.
Lawsuits hit mail-in ballots in four states
You've heard of Kanye West. You've probably never heard of Howie Hawkins. And you might not have realized he's also running for president.
