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Biden’s diverse judicial nominees move swiftly through Democratic Senate after spring frustrations

As the start of summer brought several landmark Supreme Court rulings that jerked the law to the right, across the street, the Democratic-controlled Senate was confirming judicial nominees whose progressive legal backgrounds served as a foil to the direction the conservative justices were heading.

Hispanic Heritage Month Chef Profile: Chef Jeffrey Taylor is Serving Puerto Rican and Soul Food Flavors with Japanese Technique

Grilled Shrimp, a beautiful corn puree, and pickled blueberries were one of the lively dishes presented by New York native Chef Jeffrey Taylor for his "Celebration of Life" menu at Black Chef Table in August. The menu brought a fusion of his heritage and professional training and gave some history into his own life experiences. Being a chef was something he always knew he would do. That determination has kept his culinary journey evolving and allowed him to stand out.

Houston Ballet Announces Its 2020-2021 Season

Houston Ballet Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM, announces the company’s lively 2020-2021 season. Houston Ballet, continuing to paint the town gold this season, will embrace the next chapter and decade in vivid color this fall.

Many women fear for safety when running alone - how they prepare

Dorothy Beal switches up where and when she runs to avoid a pattern in case someone is watching her. She also waves at passing runners who appear friendly so that if she goes missing, someone may be able to pinpoint where she was last seen, she says.

The Best Father's Day Gift - A Daughter's Second Chance at Life

June is a month full of family and fun, especially on the third weekend when families gather to celebrate dads. Father’s Day is a special holiday for the Larson family of Colorado Springs, Colorado. But this year it has even greater significance because this family of four will celebrate Father’s Day together, thanks to a life-saving liver transplant from Daddy Mike to Little Lola just 18 months ago.

Pandemic Relief Priorities for Black Communities

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disproportionately harm Black communities in the United States, Congress and the Trump Administration have failed to come to an agreement on a fourth legislative package that will bring relief to millions in our nation.1 Granted, the relief package should direct significant COVID-19 testing and other health care services toward underserved communities that are at greater risk to the virus. But that’s not enough.

Karina Gonzalez: Living Life On Pointe

Not all accidents are mistakes. Some can lead to life-changing outcomes. Ask Houston Ballet’s first Hispanic principal dancer Karina Gonzalez. While tagging along with her mother and older sister to a folk dancing class her mother was given wrong directions. Instead of her sister going to folk dancing class, both girls ending auditioning for a ballet class at the Gustavo Franklin Ballet School in Caracas, Venezuela. As things turned out, Gonzalez was accepted into the school and her sister was not.

AboutThatCar.com 2020 Volvo S90 AWD R-Design

Test driving the 2020 Volvo S90 AWD R-Design was like motoring in two different cars and both were more than adequate.

Black PR Wire and Business Wire will host/present annual Black History Month Webinar on February 26th

Black History Month is upon us and now is the time to celebrate and share our stories of entrepreneurial success, as we encourage a pay it forward approach and share ideas and strategies for a win-win for all. To aid in this mission, Business Wire and Black PR Wire will host/present their annual Black History Month Webinar as a part of this year’s Minority Leadership Series. The Webinar, entitled “The Art of Marketing” will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., EST.

Rice engineers: Make wastewater drinkable again

Model shows recycling could dramatically slash cities’ need for fresh water resources

Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.

AboutThatCar.com 2019 Toyota RAV4

It has been more than 20 years since Toyota’s RAV4 hit this market. And case you’ve forgotten the vehicle was one of the first crossovers, thus it one of the founders of the segment. It is also a sales leader.

Kevin McCarthy's dishonest explanation for getting rid of Liz Cheney

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made clear Tuesday morning that a formal effort to remove Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the third ranking leader is likely as soon as next week.

Serena Williams announces she will 'evolve away from tennis' after upcoming US Open

Serena Williams has announced that she will "evolve away from tennis" after this year's US Open to focus on "other things that are important to me."

Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Reforms to Ease the Burden of Medical Debt

One-in-three adults in the United States are saddled with medical debt, which now counts as the largest source of debt in collections – more than credit cards, utilities, and auto loans combined. According to a White House fact sheet, Black and Hispanic households are more likely to hold medical debt than white households.

4 states moved to restrict abortion access this week

Four states moved to curtail abortion access this week, with two of them advancing their own versions of a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy -- similar to the controversial Mississippi law before the US Supreme Court that's set up a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.

Schultz Family Foundation Launches $100 Million Commitment to Unlock Non-Predatory Capital for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurs Equity Fund will accelerate the growth of emerging, high-potential, diverse-owned businesses through direct investments and increased access to flexible financing

The Schultz Family Foundation, founded by Sheri Schultz and Starbucks interim ceo Howard Schultz, today announced an initial allocation of $100 million to create the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund (EEF) to invest in diverse businesses as vehicles for fostering a more inclusive economy, creating jobs, and building wealth in historically marginalized communities.

Mielle Launches First Ad Campaign 'From One Queen to Another'

Dismantling Beauty Secret 'GateKeeping,' and Forging Sisterhood Through Award-Winning Textured Hair Products

Founder & CEO, Monique Rodriguez, and Brand Ambassador and Basketball Champion Angel Reese Featured ‘Passing the Crown’ as a Symbol of One Queen Recognizing Another

Move over, 'transitory.' The new inflation buzzword is 'supercore'

If "transitory" was the buzzword for inflation watchers in 2021, this year it's "supercore."

Federal Trade Commission Hindering Black Economic Achievement

The Biden Administration has been pushing hard for credit for its significant economic successes. Coining the phrase ‘Bidenomics,’ the term is meant to direct attention towards the administration’s striking successful economic agenda. Under President Biden, the rate of inflation has been more than cut in half, employers have created more than 13 million jobs, wage growth has outpaced inflation, and the unemployment rate of Black workers is at a record-breaking, historic low. Now, the administration wants the public to give them credit.

Fake robocall urges New Hampshire voters not to vote

A robocall that appears to be an AI voice resembling President Joe Biden is reaching out to New Hampshire residents, advising them against voting in Tuesday’s presidential primary and saving their vote for the November general election.

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