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CNN: McConnell to delay the vote on health care bill until after July 4 recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will delay the vote on the Republican leadership's health care bill until after the July 4 recess, two sources told CNN.
A "Santizing Butler" is the latest luxury amenity for safely reopening a residential resort
Iconic oceanfront residences in Miami Beach utilize state-of-the-art monitoring and indicator technology to adjust its health and safety protocols as regulations continue to change
Continuum, South Florida’s premier resort-style oceanfront condominium residences, is setting the industry standard for a phased reopening of luxury residential amenities with the help of today’s state-of-the-art building technology that harnesses local health and safety guidelines and enables residents to take control of their own wellbeing as the Coronavirus continues to grip the region.
JSU Acting President Hayes-Anthony makes history as first African-American woman to serve as president of Mississippi Association of Broadcasters
Jackson State University Acting President Elayne Hayes-Anthony, Ph.D. became the first African-American and African-American woman to serve as president of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) on Wednesday, Sept. 27, during the organization's Hall of Fame and Passing of the Gavel Luncheon at the Natchez Convention Center in Natchez, Mississippi.
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Babyface Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame
History was made this morning with the announcement of Jay Z as a 2017 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
FedEx Employees Help Give Former Slave Cemetery in Texas Needed Makeover
Nearly 200 former slaves and others buried at Shelton’s Bear Creek Cemetery in Irving, Texas don’t have a tombstone.
High School Band Spells Out Racial Slur During Halftime Show
The halftime show at a Nov. 2 Georgia high school football game caught spectators by surprise when one of the schools bands spelled out the word “coon.”
Black Seniors in Georgia Ordered Off of Bus Taking Them to Vote
As early voting began Monday in Georgia, a group of black senior citizens gathered for a voter outreach event at Jefferson County’s Leisure Center.
What Does It Mean To Thrive?
During my short journey in life thus far I have been fascinated with the process to become successful. Constantly reading stories and watching documentaries of successful people from musicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, to famous authors and actors. I even took the obsession farther by watching animal planet every night to see the process of a successful hunt for animals. Every day in high school when the day was over I had to rush to the bus stop to catch the city bus home and I always saw this particular father pick up his son in the most expensive looking car I’ve ever seen. One day I missed the bus purposely just to ask him how he got that vehicle. What did he do? He simply said: “thrive for greatness and never look back”. That perplexed me for a long time because I never could grasp the meaning on how to thrive.
METRORail Work Prompts Bus Shuttles Updated
METRO will make improvements along all three light rail lines which will impact evening travel this weekend. The scheduled work is necessary to ensure METRO can continue to provide reliable light rail service to customers.
Registered Nurse/ Entrepreneur’s “Milky Mama” Product Line Has Helped 10,000+ Breastfeeding Moms Make More Breastmilk
Specially formulated treats help breastfeeding moms produce more milk
Krystal Duhaney, a Registered Nurse, is taking the breastfeeding world by storm with her delicious lactation treats. Also a Certified Lactation Counselor, Krystal created Milky Mama in 2015 after struggling with her own milk supply following the birth of her second child.
Gabrielle Union’s New Book Is About ‘The Good, The Bad, And The WTF’
The actress' "We’re Going To Need More Wine" will be released on Oct. 17.
The Being Mary Jane star recently shared with PEOPLE the cover to her upcoming book perfectly titled: We’re Going To Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True (Dey Street Books).
House Advances Sanctuary Cities Bill
Last night, after 16 hours of emotional debate, the Texas House voted to advance Senate Bill 4, known as the Sanctuary Cities bill. Under this bill, local sheriffs and police chiefs would be required to honor ICE requests. As of now, honoring ICE requests is voluntary and Texas counties already comply.
Joint Center President Spencer Overton Calls for the CDC to Disclose Data on COVID-19 Deaths By Race in Washington Post Op-Ed
Even though early data suggests the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting Black communities particularly hard, the federal government is not providing nationwide data about COVID-19's impact by race.
Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, Isiah Thomas, and Florida Memorial University's President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick Team Up to Announce a Prominent Men's Head Basketball Coach
Tuesday morning, Florida Memorial University (FMU) will host a press conference to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach for Men’s Basketball. This coach is well known for his work with many of today’s NBA athletes. FMU’s Wellness Center will be the new facility where many of these athletes will train with the new head coach. Some of the players will be joining us for the press conference.
METRO Police Join Safe Walk Home Volunteers to Welcome Back Students
There were high-fives and cheers all around as METRO Police teamed up with other local law enforcement agencies this morning to welcome students back to school. The children were reminded the entire community is working together to keep them safe. The event was hosted at Marshall Middle School by Safe Walk Home Northside. Today marks the fourth annual first-day-of-school event for HISD to promote a safer environment for students.
Mayor’s Press Secretary Suspended for Hiding Emails
Mayor Sylvester Turner's press secretary was suspended for two weeks without pay after she failed to turn over thousands of documents required to be released under Texas law. Darian Ward was asked to turn over emails relating to her work on non-city related projects, including a private side business called "Joy in Motion Productions."
“Cicely Tyson“ Featuring Never Before Seen Interview With Oprah
In memory of Cicely Tyson, OWN will present “OWN Spotlight: Cicely Tyson” thisSaturday, February 6 (10-11 p.m. ET/PT) featuring a never-before-seen intimate conversation with the legendary actress and Oprah Winfrey. The special will also stream on OWN’s Facebook page anddiscovery+.
LULAC to Announce First National Hotline to Stop Latino Voter Intimidation
Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Issues
On Monday, Nov. 7, Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Mellon Foundation, will visit Prairie View A&M University for a poetry reading and an interview with PVAMU President Ruth J. Simmons about her life and career.
CBC Report Calls for Economic Justice
This year has brought a number of significant developments. A new Congress, the 115th in our nation’s history and similarly the 45th president have together begun a new era of government. From all indications, this new leadership seeks to create public policies and priorities that significantly alter what will remain as a governmental function. From education to environmental stewardship, health care and more, the governing toolbox of executive orders, regulation and legislation are all in use.
Why black cardiologists are vital – and rare
Dr. Rachel M. Bond has seen the difference black cardiologists can make.
