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Nevada Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Union Law to Help 20,000 State Workers Fight ‘Rigged Economy that Favors the Wealthy’
Nevada’s collective bargaining bill is the latest evidence of growing grassroots and political momentum building behind public service workers and unions heading into 2020.
AFSCME President Lee Saunders and AFSCME Local 4041 President Harry Schiffman issued the following statements after Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law SB 135, a bill expanding collective bargaining rights to more than 20,000 Nevada state employees. The bill is the largest expansion of collective bargaining rights for state workers in 16 years.
Corporate America, Politics and You
The Black Votes Matter project in the State of Georgia has demonstrated once again the connection between politics and the dollar. This project has approached corporate America in the person of Coca Cola, Delta, Home Depot, UPS and others, demanding that they take a position against the voter suppression laws enacted by the Georgia legislature.
5 Times Chadwick Boseman Represented Black Excellence
Chadwick Boseman was more than just a talented actor, he was determined to use his talents in a positive way. That shines through when you look at some of the roles he played and movies he chose to be a part of. Chadwick Boseman liked to shine a light on black excellence and here are five examples of him doing exactly that.
Texas Municipal Police Association Launches TexasPoliceFacts.com To Combat Destructive Misinformation
Microsite will support legislative platform to protect public safety in the 87th Legislative Session
The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), the Voice of Texas Law Enforcement, is preparing for the most significant public safety legislative session in the history of our state. Legislation has already been filed that considers use of force, putting the Austin Police Department under state control and police funding and training requirements among other issues. In preparation, TMPA has launched www.TexasPoliceFacts.com as a resource for clear, concise and cited information about law enforcement in Texas. The website, part of TMPA’s broader initiative to serve as the Voice of Texas Law Enforcement, is designed to ensure that facts are the foundation for conversation on law enforcement in Texas.
Black-owned, Black-led Franchisee Group Gets the "Big O" from Ben & Jerry's
It's a First for the Ice Cream Company
The three Black leaders of Primo Partners want to use their business to dismantle white supremacy.
Now Streaming Health Web Series "Live to the Beat with KevOnStage" in Partnership with CDC Foundation
In partnership with CDC Foundation, “Live to the Beat with KevOnStage,” premieres today, with a new episode each Thursday
Who says talking about health has to be boring? Or worse, scary? Comedian, actor and popular content creator KevOnStage, together with the CDC Foundation, today is launching a new web series, “Live to the Beat with KevOnStage,” to show learning about – and improving – your health can be fun.
METRO Juneteenth Holiday Schedule
In observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday, METRO will operate on a regular Sunday schedule for all services on Sunday, June 19, 2022, and a regular weekday schedule for all services on the observed federal holiday, Monday, June 20.
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Justice League Comes to Digital Download • July 19, 2022
The age of heroes is upon us when the Warner Bros. Pictures and DC full-length HBO Max Original feature film “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” comes to Digital on July 19. The screenplay is by Chris Terrio, story by Chris Terrio & Zack Snyder and Will Beall, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film’s producers are Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, with executive producers Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Wesley Coller, Jim Rowe, Curtis Kanemoto, Chris Terrio and Ben Affleck.
METRO July 4th Holiday Service Schedule
hIn observance of Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, METRO will operate on the following schedule: Local bus, METRORail and METRORapid will operate on Sunday schedules.
Coco Gauff Wins the US Open!
Coco Gauff was expected to win a major tennis championship, but the question was when? Outsized expectations didn't make the task of becoming a Gland Slam champion as a teenager easier, especially when there were scores of people who doubted her.
Brands Unite to Support Great Futures for America’s Youth During Back- to-School Season
As young people are heading back to school, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s largest youth development organization, is proud to announce support from over ten partners who are uniting to ensure kids and teens have the necessary resources to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Five Things To Watch At The Sally Yates Hearing
Sally Yates will testify before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee at 2:30 p.m. ET
The former acting attorney general expected to contradict the White House
Beto Can't Expand Support Beyond His Liberal Base
“Liberal Beto O’Rourke said he wants to win support from Republican and Independent Texans, but his extreme liberal record will make it impossible to achieve. No matter how hard Beto tries to reinvent himself, he can’t run from his liberal policies that align him more with President Biden than Texans.” – Mark Miner, Communications Director
Misty Copeland is New Modern Muse for Estee Lauder
Estée Lauder announced Misty Copeland, principal ballerina at American Ballet Theatre, as the new global spokesmodel for the brand's Modern Muse fragrance.
Meek Mill, Yo Gotti Announce Summer Tour
Meek Mill announces summer tour plans with Yo Gotti on Instagram.
Prayers Up: Viral Cooking Sensation Auntie Fee Is Fighting For Her Life
Viral cooking sensation suffers a heart attack.
Forbes Taps Diddy and Russell Simmons for ‘World’s 100 Greatest Living Business Minds’ List
In honor of the Centennial anniversary of Forbes, we spent 18 months photographing and collecting wisdom from the world's 100 greatest living business minds.
Backlash From Hispanics Over New Business Bodega By NonHispanics
Two former Google employees, Paul McDonald and Ashwath Rajan, have partnered to launch Bodega - a pantry box/vending machine concept stocked with non-perishable items one would normally find at a convenience store or actual bodega.
The Museum of Black Beauty and Author Dr. Kimberly Brown Pellum Will Host a Panel of Beauty Queens to Discuss Juneteenth, Black Beauty and Freedom
Guests Include Carole Gist (First Black Miss USA), Ericka Dunlap (Miss America 2004), Miss FAMU and Miss Jackson State
Miss USA, Miss America and HBCU queens join together for a meaningful conversation about the origins of Juneteenth traditions and the intersection of Black beauty and Black freedom. The event is hosted by The Museum of Black Beauty.
SPLC Statement on Noose Found in Bubba Wallace’s Garage at Talladega Superspeedway
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Lecia Brooks issued the following statement after a noose was found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.
