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Wrongful Conviction Podcasts Presents: Power to the People
Thursday, June 11th at 5 p.m. EST
In the wake of the recent protests, justice advocate and philanthropist Jason Flom has been flooded with questions from people who are looking for advice on how to use their time, energy and money to make the biggest impact in the fight for equality in our criminal legal system.
Wrongful Conviction Podcasts Presents: Power to the People
In the wake of the recent protests, justice advocate and philanthropist Jason Flom has been flooded with questions from people who are looking for advice on how to use their time, energy and money to make the biggest impact in the fight for equality in our criminal legal system.
Harvey Weinstein Has Been Fired. So What's Next?
Until Sunday evening, Harvey Weinstein thought he might hang on to his position at The Weinstein Company.
1 in 5 women – and even more Black, Hispanic mothers – report mistreatment during maternity care, according to CDC report
About 1 in 5 women were mistreated while receiving maternity care, and nearly a third faced discrimination, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman star, dead at 70
Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, his publicist announced.
The US has reported its highest one-day Covid-19 death tally: Over 2,800
More than 2,800 Covid-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the United States -- the most the country has ever reported in a single day -- as health care officials say their staff and facilities are struggling to support burgeoning numbers of patients.
Historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, LGBTQ Victory Fund says
A historic number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office this year, according to new data from LGBTQ Victory Fund, a national organization dedicated to helping elect LGBTQ candidates.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement Regarding Confirmation Hearing Testimony of Sen. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General Designate
Jackson Lee: “Sen. Sessions’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee casts serious doubt about his ability to serve as the nation’s chief law enforcement officer and defender of the civil rights and liberties of all Americans, the most vulnerable and powerless in society.”
Make Schools Serving Black Students Better Through Competition? Make Them Safer By Arming Personnel, Black Leaders Say
Students trapped in failing schools can be freed by encouraging competition among public schools through the provision of vouchers and "Tax Credit Scholarships," according to the black leadership network Project 21 in the latest installment of its "Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America."
Trump Believes Millions Voted Illegally, WH Says -- But Provides No Proof
President Donald Trump believes millions of votes were cast illegally in last year's election, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday, but he wouldn't provide any concrete evidence for the claim, which has long been debunked.
Governor Abbott Appoints Perkes To Thirteenth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Perkes to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Astros and A’s postpone game on Jackie Robinson Day to protest social injustice
On Friday, Major League Baseball teams celebrated former Negro League and Major League player Jackie Robinson who broke the color barrier in the MLB by becoming the first African American to play in the modern era in 1947. Robinson played during a time where the negro was looked down upon for the color of their skin. Many believe that the negro players should stay in the league they were given and leave the Major Leagues to the white players.
Halloween "Grosstopia"
Children’s Museum of Houston transforms into the goopiest and slimiest Halloween hub for safe trick-or-treating daily! Oct. 12 to 30
Something icky comes to the Children’s Museum of Houston! A myriad of ooey, gooey and slimy has maneuvered its way into the Museum for three weeks of Halloween! Come partake in spine-tingling experiments, spirit-lifting activities and slime-filled fun during “Halloween Grosstopia.” Meander your way through the Museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo!
Feed the Soul Foundation Hosts First-Ever Global Culinary Conference on Business Development
Renowned Chefs & Culinary Experts Host Sessions during Two-Day 'Boost Camp' Platform to Educate Culinary Entrepreneurs on Successful Business Operations & Strategies
According to James Beard Foundation's 2023 Industry Report, 53% of culinary business owners experienced lowered profits this year and challenges around rising food and labor costs have severely impacted profit margins, menu and content pricing since 2022. In its third year of service, Feed the Soul Foundation, a national nonprofit that continues to provide financial relief and business development solutions for culinary businesses, will host its first-ever Global Culinary Conference.
Read The Full Statement On Aaron Hernandez's Suicide
The Massachusetts Department of Correction put out this statement Wednesday after former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was found hanging from a bed sheet in his prison cell:
Explosive device found near home of billionaire investor George Soros
A suspicious package targeting billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros was rendered safe in Bedford, New York, a law enforcement source told CNN. Bedford police say they received a call about 3:45 p.m. Monday reporting a suspicious package found in a mailbox. The package appeared to be an explosive device, police said.
Nashville parents arrested after children under 4 left alone for more than 24 hours
The parents of four children face child neglect charges after the children were found alone and unfed for more than 24 hours inside a filthy home, according to court records.
Governor Abbott Announces Alliance To Support Military Members & Their Families
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Transition Alliance to expand employment and training opportunities for military service members and their families. The program is a partnership among Operation Welcome Home, the Governor’s Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, Local Workforce Development Boards, Texas Military Installations, Texas Veterans Commission, and the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation designed to identify gaps in employment and education services for veterans and their families, as well as assist in the transition from active duty to civilian life.
UN staff and humanitarian workers among victims of Ethiopian Airlines crash
The ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday was packed with humanitarian workers and international experts, many of whom were bound for a major United Nations environmental summit in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
World's Second Biggest Diamond Sells for $53 Million
The world's second-biggest diamond has finally found a buyer. After failing to sell at a Sotheby's auction last year, the 1,109-carat uncut stone has now fetched $53 million in a private sale to luxury jeweler Graff Diamonds.
