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#NNPA BLACKPRESSSeven Decades After First Black Reporter Covered the White House, the Black Press Receives Coveted Credentials

“The National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Senior National Correspondent, Stacy Brown, has once again enabled our national trade association representing the Black Press of America, to make another historic yet contemporary step forward with the official acquisition of the White House hard-pass,” said NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

Court TV renews ‘Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall,’ Adds True-Crime Series to Primetime

Court TV has renewed the original true-crime series “Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall” for a second season and has added it to its primetime schedule on weeknights at 7 p.m. ET. The show now serves as a lead-in for the network’s flagship program, “Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan” (8-10 p.m. ET).

A hostel that housed Rwanda genocide survivors prepares to take in people deported by the UK

Hope Hostel is not a 5-star hotel. But it isn't a dump, either. The renovated 50-room facility in Kigali's Kagugu neighborhood has a new coat of paint, fresh bedding, a lot of new security cameras and a changed mission. After hosting student survivors of the 1994 genocide for nearly three decades, it will be the first home for migrants deported from the United Kingdom.

Amber Heard says she will stand by her testimony to her 'dying day'

Amber Heard has spoken out about everything from the public's treatment of her during her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp to whether she was telling the truth about his alleged abuse.

Local center looks to start domestic violence conversation with new billboards, lethality campaign

More than 90 billboards can now be seen across the Milwaukee metro area, all reading: "99.9386 percent."

January 6 committee postpones Wednesday hearing

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol has postponed its hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Here are the key House elections to watch Tuesday

Voters in Nevada, South Carolina, Maine and North Dakota pick their general election nominees Tuesday, including in several races that could be key to determining control of the US House this fall. And a special election for a US House seat in South Texas could offer an early test of Republican momentum heading into the November midterm elections.

US Air Force clears crew after human remains found on plane after Afghan evacuation flight

The US Air Force has concluded that a C-17 aircraft crew operating out of Kabul's airport in Afghanistan during the chaotic evacuation of American forces acted appropriately in departing the airport even though human remains were discovered in the wheel well when the plane landed in Qatar.

The James Beard Award 2022 winners are ...

An Indian street food restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, and an African American chef at a fine dining restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, earned two of the American culinary community's top awards on Monday night.

Gas prices are rising, so it's a good thing some vehicles are secretly hybrids

With gas prices gas prices passing $5 a gallon in many places, drivers may wish they had a hybrid vehicle. In fact, many owners of newer vehicle could already be driving hybrids and not even know it. Hybrid technology is finding its way into all sorts of vehicles that aren't advertised as hybrids.

Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation, Slim Thug's BossLife Foundation & Tres Generaciones Will Celebrate Everyday Dads This Thursday at 7:00 PM!

TWEF is a non-profit organization geared towards helping families, from all walks of life; reach their fullest potential in the areas of business, education, finances, and socio-economic status. The focus of programming is therefore on the whole family; men, women, and youth. The Foundation works to achieve these goals by sponsoring successful programs aimed at helping families achieve and maintain a sense of empowerment that manifests itself through life performance.

Reflections on the Massacre of the Buffalo 10 & Racism

The moment I learned of the shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY I was shocked and saddened, which turned to anger and then disgust. I knew many of the persons killed and even campaigned door to door with Kat Massey and gave her a ride home in my car. In fact, going to the site of Tops was beyond painful. The Massacre of the Buffalo Ten took the lives of innocent people, shattering the lives of their families and the community. The Massacre shed a much-needed national spotlight on the severe neglect of the area, far beyond the fact that there was only one major supermarket in the neighborhood.

New Green Pearl in Switzerland: Waldhotel Fletschhorn Saas Fee

The Waldhotel Fletschhorn in Saas Fee is all about sustainability and becomes the latest member of Green Pearls® Unique Places. The hotel with its 13 rooms and suites is located just outside the car-free Swiss mountain resort in the middle of a spruce forest and is known nationwide for its gourmet restaurant Fletschhorn.

FDA Approval of COVID Shots for Youngest Age Group Constitutes Reckless Endangerment, Warns CHD

Moderna and Pfizer seek COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorizations for youngest children while there is no COVID emergency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) is convening today and tomorrow and will likely recommend Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for Moderna’s COVID shot in children ages 6 through 17. The committee is also considering the recommendation of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID vaccines for infants and children; 6 months through 4 years old for Pfizer and 6 months through 5 years old for Moderna.

Wale to Headline Juneteenth HBCU Benefit Concert Presented by General Orders No. 3 Vodka

Houston Black-Owned Vodka Brand Launches with Historic Music Fest Giveback

General Orders No.3 (GO3), a new Houston-based, Black owned premium vodka brand, will officially launch its heritage-rich, ultra-premium vodka on Juneteenth Weekend with a concert featuring Wale, Lucky Daye, Chrisette Michelle and others to give back to Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M students!

Top Local Changemakers Addressing Health Equity Gaps Across the U.S. Named Johnson & Johnson Health Equity Innovation Challenge Awardees

Fourteen innovators in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York and Philadelphia to receive seed funding from a pool of over $1M, mentorship and more to advance health equity solutions

After an extensive search for the top changemakers in six key U.S. cities, Johnson & Johnson today announced the 14 awardees of its Health Equity Innovation Challenge. The awardees, who possess lived experience and a deep understanding of the communities they serve, were selected for their work in generating solutions to help close racial health and mortality gaps in six cities where Black and Brown individuals experience significant health inequities: Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City and Philadelphia.

SVB Reinforces Commitment to Inclusion in the Innovation Economy; Hires Tosh Ernest as Head of Access to Innovation

Accomplished corporate diversity expert will lead SVB's efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the innovation sector

SVB, the financial partner of the innovation economy and parent of Silicon Valley Bank, today announced Tosh Ernest has been named Head of Access to Innovation, SVB's signature initiative to advance women, Black and Latinx individuals to positions of influence in the innovation economy.

Local Business Guru Terra B. Hosts Webinar on Launching Extra Income Side Businesses, Planning for Financial Success

Tax expert, business coach and serial entrepreneur Terra B., Founder & CEO of Blackmon & Co Tax & Financial Service, Upper Atmosphere Luxury Apparel and Talks with Terra B., is hosting a “June Gems Business Webinar” on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 10am - 2pm CST, to teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to plan for financial success and turn side hustles into profits with their own Turo, Airbnb, or Tax business!

U.S. Department of Education Creates National Parents and Families Engagement Council to Help Ensure Recovery Efforts Meet Students’ Needs

Today, the U.S. Department of Education launched the National Parents and Families Engagement Council (the Council) to facilitate strong and effective relationships between schools and parents, families and caregivers. Families’ voices play a critical role in how the nation’s children are recovering from the pandemic.

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital Receives Baby-Friendly® Re-Designation

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital has again earned the coveted international recognition of Baby-Friendly® Hospital, joining a select number of hospitals that meet or exceed rigorous guidelines promoting high levels of newborn breastfeeding and mother-baby bonding.

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