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Black Robes Matter

October 21, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Months later, after the unfortunate passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Romney stood in solidarity with his political party to support the rapid replacement of Bader’s seat before the upcoming presidential election – an action that goes against a stall tactic precedent set by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell during the last year of President Barack Obama’s term. My takeaway from Romney’s actions is simple: Black Lives Matter, but Black robes matter more. […]

Positive COVID-19 Tests Halt Kamala Harris’ In-Person Campaigning, For Now

October 21, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Sen. Kamala Harris won’t be traveling for the next few days after a couple of staffers associated with her campaign have tested positive for COVID-19. The campaign manager for Biden for President said they learned of the tests’ results Wednesday night and immediately took steps to make it clear that Harris was not “in close contact” with either of the staffers in the days leading up to their diagnoses. […]

The Dallas Weekly Wins Big with Best of Black Dallas 2020

October 21, 2020 Carma Henry 0

“Our content team is made up of an amazing group of writers, editors and social media gurus who are eager to cover Dallas’ vibrant and talented Black community.” Noting the high level of engagement of the 25- to 42-year old demographic, Grace continued, “In fact, I think our coverage of the winners has the potential to make DW’s Best in Black Dallas 2020 campaign a conversation piece far beyond Election Day.” […]

Officer in George Floyd killing Released on $1 Million Bail

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

“Mr. Floyd was treated with particular cruelty,” prosecutors wrote in court filings. “Despite Mr. Floyd’s pleas that he could not breathe and was going to die, as well as the pleas of eyewitnesses to get off Mr. Floyd and help him, [Chauvin] and his codefendants continued to restrain Mr. Floyd.” […]

Black And Missing Foundation Founder Warns Pandemic Could Further Expose The Vulnerable

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

“It’s important to note that the FBI groups Hispanics in with whites, so the percentage of those reported missing in 2018 are 59 percent white and about 40 percent people of color. Think about that. African Americans make upare reported missing. The keyword is reported. There are many more.” […]

Michelle Obama Urges Empathy for Black Women, Excoriates Trump in New Video Released by Biden Campaign

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

During the 2016 presidential campaign and amid constant attacks by then-Republican nominee Donald Trump against Democrat Hillary Clinton, Obama spoke of raising the bar in the battle of barbs and innuendo. […]

PA Supreme Court Sets Date to Hear Bill Cosby Appeal

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Once revered as “America’s Dad,” Cosby was accused of plying his love interest, Andrea Constand, with one and a half Benadryl tablets and then digitally penetrating her at his home in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Testimony and a controversial civil deposition, a document that the high court cited in granted the appeal, revealed a months-long love affair between Cosby and Constand. […]

All Eyes on Kamala Harris As Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing Begins

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

But beginning Monday, Harris will likely find herself walking a tightrope of sorts during her questioning of Amy Coney Barrett at the judge’s U.S. Supreme Court confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. […]

Eric Hale Becomes 1st Black Male to Win Texas Teacher of the Year Award

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

Eric Hale, a first-grade teacher at Burnet Elementary School in Dallas, has made history as the first African American man to ever win Texas Teacher of the Year! […]

How Brands Are Using Their Voices To Advance Black Communities

October 15, 2020 Carma Henry 0

NewsOne on Wednesday hosted the first in its three-part virtual conversation series of panel discussions with corporate leaders and executives who are using their voices to advocate on behalf of Black communities. The series is the result of NewsOne’s partnership with 100 Black Men in America. […]