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How Americans could unknowingly end up taking black market drugs
Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) recently introduced a bill that would permit Americans to import pharmaceuticals from Canada. The two lawmakers believe their bill will reduce drug costs.
Amazon Spotlights Black-Owned Doll Brand
Founded by mother-daughter duo, Melissa and Esi Orijin, Orijin Bees' Baby Bee Doll collection is now being featured in Amazon’s newly-released Holiday Kids Gift Book and recognized in their "Toys We Love" List for 2022. The collection is available in an array of skin tones and curl patterns representing features of Black and Brown children.
Trump Continues To Place The Interests Of Putin’s Russia Ahead Of Those Of The United States
Jackson Lee: “Putin’s removal of more than 750 American diplomats may have been a favor to the President, but it was an attack on the United States.”
Congressman Gene Green Statement on Cancellation of Open Enrollment Outreach and Advertising
Congressman Gene Green (TX-29), the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement on reports that the Trump administration has pulled funding for outreach and advertising in the final days of the 2017 Open Enrollment season:
Mayer Scores Golden Parachute As Yahoo Names New Verizon Deal
Yahoo named its post-Verizon deal executive team, with board member Thomas McInerney serving as CEO and Alexi Wellman filling the chief financial officer position.
Rep. Waters Lashes Out at ‘False Allegations’
Democratic California Rep. Maxine Waters went on the defensive when pundits and media friendly to President Donald Trump accused one of her staff members of secretly releasing the personal information of three Republican senators.
New Black Panther Party Cuts Ties with Quanell X
The People's New Black Panther Party officially renounced Quanell X as a group member and the organization's leader after at least 14 lawsuits were filed against the famed civil rights activists.
Is Another Voting-Rights Lawsuit Against Texas School District a Sign of More to Come?
Another Dallas-area school district has been sued in federal court over allegations that it is making it hard for residents of color to get elected, adversely affecting the education of minority and low-income children.
Bank Calls Police On Black Mayor in His Own City
Mayor Richard Thomas discussed how staff at JP Morgan & Chase summoned the police on him, his staff member, and a Mount Vernon Police detective as the Mayor sought to deposit a six figure check and get access to the City’s online banking records
UIW Students in “Blackface” Spark Social Media Protest
A student protest is now underway over a Halloween joke that may have gone too far. Social media posts show UIW students posing in "blackface."
New Ways to Age Better
Science is shedding new light on healthy aging, with a renewed emphasis on wellness. Forget aging gracefully. Our generation can choose to take charge and age proactively during the second half of our lives.
#ProtectOurParents: Children of Incarcerated Parents Demand Action to Protect Our Parents Behind Bars
An Open Letter to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Governors, State Departments of Corrections and Public Safety, Local Jails, Detention Centers, City Officials and Telecommunications Companies and the Media
Jordan Greenway Becomes 1st Black Athlete to Make U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
African-American athletes are displaying Black excellence on the ice. Nearly a month after it was announced that 17-year-old Maame Biney made history as the first Black woman to qualify for the U.S. Olympic speedskating team, Jordan Greenway broke a similar racial barrier by becoming the first African-American man to be on Team USA’s hockey roster at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Korea, The Undefeated reported.
Mother Whose Daughter Was Poisoned From the Lead in Their Apartment Wins $57 Million Verdict
The New York City Housing Authority has been ordered to pay a mother $57 million after the jury found that NYCHA is the one responsible for her daughter’s alarmingly dangerous lead levels.
Meet the 29-Year Old Woman Who is Running the Largest Black-Owned Airline in the Bahamas
The aviation sector is known to be generally dominated by men, but women in recent years have been slowly rising up as pilots, managers, and owners. Sherrexcia 'Rexy' Rolle, the 29-year old Vice President of Western Air Bahamas, is one of the youngest that has taken up the role. Starting out as a baggage handler, Rexy is now taking the Vice President of Western Air Bahamas.
Governor Abbott Announces Expansion of Allstate Facility
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Allstate Insurance Company will be expanding headcount in their facility in Irving, Texas. Founded in 1931, Allstate is one of the largest insurance providers in the United States. The expansion creates 1,300 jobs and $11 million in capital investment. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $2,600,000 has been extended to Allstate Insurance Company.
Charges Dropped Against Two Black Men Who Say Police Beat Them and Made Them Falsely Confess to a Murder
Corey Batchelor and Kevin Bailey, both 48 years old, have been acquitted of murdering the wife of a retired Chicago police officer. They were claiming that they only falsely confessed because they were beaten by police.
UNCF Report Shows HBCUs Positive, Multi-Billion Dollar Impact on U.S. Economy
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) released a new report on the economic impact historically Black colleges and universities have on the nation’s economy. The study prepared by the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth, found that the nation’s HBCUs contribute nearly $15 billion to the nation’s economy.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards Texas Southern University $3 Million
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Texas Southern University $3 million for the Center of Excellence for Housing and Community Development Policy Research (CEHCDPR). This funding is part of a $5.5 million award from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Halloween Haunted Homes For Sale - Would You Buy a Haunted Home?
Would anyone in their right mind buy a haunted house? According to a survey by Realtor.com, 33% out of 1,000 people said they would! TopTenRealEstateDeals.com has found nine ghoulish homes and one ghost town with histories of past horrors for the curious or the brave. All ten have been or are currently on the market. Just in time for Halloween and featured this week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com. Haunted home
