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Venus Williams, Sloan Stevens and Madison Keys All Advance to U.S. Open Quarterfinals
For the first time in U.S. Open history, three black women have advanced to the quarterfinal round; and, in this case, they all happen to be American. As of Monday, Venus Williams, 37, Sloane Stephens, 24, and Madison Keys, 22, are all vying for the Tiffany-engraved trophy. Oh, and it’s all going down at a stadium named for African-American tennis legend, Arthur Ashe.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Condemns ISIS Terrorist Attack That Killed At Least 12 Persons in Barcelona, Spain
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations, released the following statement today regarding the terrorist attack in Barcelona, Spain, that left at least 12 persons dead and more than 100 victims injured:
Jonathan Nabavi Named NFL Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs
JONATHAN NABAVI, most recently Majority Counsel for the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, has been named Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs, the NFL announced today.
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Condemns Latest Justice Department Action to Obstruct Work of Civil Rights Division
Latest Action Seeks to Divert Resources to Address So-Called 'Intentional Race-Based Discrimination' At Colleges and Universities
Today, Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, released the following statement in response to the release of new information signaling efforts to redirect resources of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division toward investigating and suing universities that maintain race-conscious admissions policies.
The Outright Fraud of the Breast Cancer Industry to be Exposed at Upcoming “Death By Medisin” Conference in Atlanta
Most cancer organizations are a total fraud! They refuse to teach women about the basics of cancer prevention and/or identify the root causes of breast cancer (i.e. genetically modified & processed foods and estrogens in commercial feminine hygiene products). Breast cancer awareness is designed to trap women in a system of cancer screening (mammography) which actually contributes to contracting the disease.
Black Business Partners Disrupt Multi-Billion Dollar National Coffee Supply Chain with Roots Java Coffee
African Bean Company is the first nationally certified, African American owned coffee supply company providing national distribution. The company’s coffee is branded Roots Java Coffee.
Talib Kweli Has Strong Words For Trump: "America Is Paying Us Back For A N**** President"
Talib Kweli has some strong words for The Donald.
All Fourteen Tracks Off Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." Hit Billboard's Hot 100
Kendrick Lamar has invaded the Hot 100.
METRO Reminds Riders, Pay Your Fare or Pay a Fine
Would you rather pay $1.25 fare or a $75 fine? That’s the message METRO is sending violators who try to cheat the system. In May alone METRO conducted more than half a million fare inspections on the rail and wrote more than 3,000 citations. The agency wants riders who don’t pay to know they will get caught.
Commuters Asked to Use METROAlerts for Route Information and Service Updates
METRO bus, rail and HOV operations are coping with road closures caused by high water in many areas of the city including the southwest, neartown and downtown areas. Although service is operational riders are told to anticipate impacts with their afternoon trips. Please plan accordingly. The best option for service updates is available through sign up at METROAlerts on ridemetro.org.
Cellista's 'Wants' in San Francisco
Cellista’s ‘Wants’ confronts issues of identity, loss, displacement, and acceptance within the Bay Area arts community. It is an avant-garde response to the experiences of Bay Area artists during thes
Cellista presents Wants on February 10th, 2017 at 7:30PM at Little Boxes Theater (1661 Tennessee Street, San Francisco). Wants is an avant-garde response to modern times.
Armed BBQ Joint Owner Chased Grill Bandits
Trent Brooks, owner of Brooks’ Place BBQ and a firm believer in second amendment rights, put his own life at risk in a daring attempt to nab two bold thieves.
Zoe Saldana Gets Tattoo Of Husband’s Face
During her sit down with “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” actress Zoe Saldana revealed that she got the face of her husband Marco Perego tattooed on her side.
NASA Wants You — To Find A Missing Planet
Want to work for NASA from the comforts of your couch? The space agency is looking to fulfill an amateur astronomer's dream — credit for the discovery of a new planet.
Missouri City Church Receives Historical Marker
St. John Missionary Baptist Church has received a historical marker from the state nearly a decade after parts of the building were ravaged by a fire.
Magic Johnson On EJ’s Coming Out: ‘I Was So Happy For Him’
EJ Johnson has no bigger fans than his parents, and they were excited for him to come out.
Kenya Moore Files Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend
Kenya Moore has filed a temporary restraining order against her ex boyfriend Matt Jordan, according to the AJC. In the petition, the former beauty queen explains that Matt has been stalking and harassing her since last year.
A Trump Talk Show, Courtesy of Comedy Central
Comedy Central is going to start a new late-night weekly series “The President Show” hosted by Anthony Atamanuik as Donald J. Trump. Gavin Bond
Tory Lanez Responds To Rumors That Self-Snitching Led To His Arrest
Tory Lanez addresses his felony arrest in Broward County.
Essence Unveils Full Night-By-Night Schedule for Concert Series at Annual Festival
Single night tickets on sale today
Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) 2017 ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola®, now among the largest consumer live events in the nation, announces the all-star, night-by-night schedule for its concert series, from June 30 to July 2 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
