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Wells Fargo’s first Black American Board Foundation Member Shares His Perspective on the Post and Discusses Career Journey
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There is a saying, do not talk about it, be about it,” said Otis Rolley, now the head of Philanthropy and Community Impact at the bank and president of the Wells Fargo Foundation. Rolley also counts as the first Black American elected to his position permanently by the Wells Fargo Foundation board, overseeing about $300 million in philanthropy, employee volunteerism and giving, and the company’s strategic vision on advancing social impact.
Richard Branson made it to space. Investors see a future for the business
Billionaire Richard Branson's successful trip to space has bolstered enthusiasm among investors who see an industry primed for takeoff.
Harris marks Maternal Health Day of Action at White House summit
Vice President Kamala Harris officially marked the White House's first ever Maternal Health Day of Action on Tuesday when she hosts a summit with lawmakers, Cabinet secretaries and celebrities, a White House official said
The US just capped off another banner year of job growth. Now it’s at a turning point
The US economy added 216,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
This could make bitcoin bigger than ever
This year, cryptocurrencies have been up. They've been down. But they never seem to be entirely out.
99-year-old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work
Yellow Corp., a 99-year-old trucking company that was once a dominant player in its field, halted operations Sunday and will lay off all 30,000 of its workers.
Trump Presses Turkey's Erdogan To Release Jailed US Pastor
White House: US President Trump addressed US pastor's detention during meeting with Turkish leader
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants the extradition of a Islamic preacher from the US
Outlook uncertain for bill to raise age of criminal responsibility
State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, is not sold on raising the age of criminal responsibility in Texas from 17 to 18.
Fast, Family-Friendly Recipes Make Dinner Doable
As the fall season begins, kids go back to school and schedules once again book up with activities.
Face the Truth to Move Toward Reconciliation
If we don't know the whereas, the therefore doesn't make sense. Witness the ovens in Auschwitz and Treblinka, and then you can understand the creation of Israel.
Health Care Is a Human Right
Who is going to pay for this? For months that question was used as a weapon against supporters of Medicare for All. Now, it is on everyone's mind as they worry about the costs of the testing and treatment for the coronavirus. The virus is highly contagious. We need everyone with symptoms to get tested and all with the virus to get treatment. If anyone hesitates because they fear they can't afford the cost, they put the rest of us at risk. No one should be worried about the costs of treatment.
Timeless Elegance: Homage to Oscar de la Renta Exhibit Opening and Panel Discussion at the Houston Public Library
Fashion enthusiasts are invited to view the fashion exhibit, Timeless Elegance: Homage to Oscar de la Renta, which showcases winning creations from Fashion Fusion, an annual competition presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) and Houston Community College (HCC), Fashion and Costume Design Department. The panel discussion, which will be moderated by HCC’s Fashion Design Professor Alex Chapman, will be held at Central Library 1st Floor Art Gallery on Sunday, August 19 at 2 PM. Panelists will include special guest, Houston designer David Peck, as well as some of the designers highlighted in the exhibit: Jing Cao, Inge Duran, David Julian Valdez, Shanda Phillips, Teresa Rangel, Ebonie Sophus, and Maria Hammond.
Beyond the Rhetoric: The Evolution of the National Black Chamber of Commerce – Part 4
When Kay and I were introduced to each other at the Detroit Metro Airport it was Spring which in Detroit is always beautiful and exhilarating after another hard winter. As she left the restaurant to go catch her flight to New York (for a sales conference for Colgate Palmolive), I watched her legs walk away from me.
One in Four Latino Registered Voters Have Voted Early in Election 2018
One day before voters head to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund and Latino Decisions released the results of the final wave of its ten-week national tracking poll of Latino registered voters.
Tips for Using Leftover Holiday Wine
Whether it’s a semi-full bottle of crisp white or a half-empty bottle of leftover red, there are creative ways to make the most of unused wine after all the holiday parties come to an end.
EPA Releases Superfund Redevelopment Focus List; Includes MDI Site in Houston
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its initial list of Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites with the greatest expected redevelopment and commercial potential. The list includes the Many Diversified Interests, Inc., (MDI) site in Houston, a former foundry that was removed from the NPL in 2010.
Alicia Boler Davis Selected 2018 Black Engineer of the Year
General Motors executive will be the sixth woman in the 32-year history of the scientific and technical awards to be named Black Engineer of the Year
US Black Engineer (USBE) magazine’s annual BEYA STEM Conference will recognize GM Executive Vice President, Global Manufacturing Alicia Boler Davis with the Black Engineer of the Year Award on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at the BEYA Gala in Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC.
Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Edward Albee’s Seascape
Alley favorite Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play centers on mature, loving relationships
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – Seascape, written by Tony Award Winner Edward Albee. This provocative and fantastical story featuring an encounter between two couples, one human and one sea creature, runs October 14 – November 13, 2022, in the Neuhaus Theatre and is directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
Review of The Takedown
Biracial buddy cop movies (e.g., Beverly Hills Cop, Lethal Weapon) aren’t a new phenomenon and could use a refresh. The genre gets a needed update with this French ebony/ivory crime story that’s novel due its unusual antagonists. Right-wing, antiimmigrant zealots.
Famed Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Returns "Home" to Atlanta for Grand Finale Sept. 22-24
Conference with Eponymous Play and Movie Concludes After 25 Years
Global Christian leader, entrepreneur and film producer, Bishop T.D. Jakes will return to Atlanta, the home city for many years of the fan-favorite international gathering, for the conclusion of the Women, Thou Art Loosed! The Grand Finale conference at the Georgia World Congress Center Sept. 22 - Sept. 24, and will host thousands of women from around the world.
