Hosted by the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center, a nonprofit founded by a bipartisan group of African American leaders from across the country who advocate for criminal justice reform, the event includes a host of Democratic presidential hopefuls, local officials, and other stakeholders. […]
Delaware could soon see its first African American justice on the state Supreme Court. Gov. John Carney nominated Associate Justice Collins Seitz to be the state’s next Chief Justice. […]
We welcomed Edward Villella, the greatest male classical ballet dancer America has produced to date, back to South Florida to pay tribute to his legendary career as dancer, choreographer, and Founder and long-time Artistic Director […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed five financial services bills, including bills to: close loopholes in and ensure better enforcement of this country’s anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act laws, protect investors and help startups finance their operations, require the Consumer Bureau to conduct research on the challenges of unbanked and underbanked consumers, and require the Treasury Secretary to mint several commemorative coins. […]
The county Board of Supervisors voted last week to move forward with the next phase of the Magic Johnson Park revitalization project that will bring much needed improvements to the 126-acre park. […]
I recently interviewed Army Retired Major General Jan Edmunds, Chairman of WIMSA about the evolvement of the national museum. She stated, “Women need to know, the memorial is a “living” memorial, and serves as a reminder for all women who served our country. It’s not just for the armed forces, but those who volunteered with the Red Cross, and Peace Corps and several other organizations during all eras of war are welcome to register.” […]
Jessica Nabongo’s stamp-riddled passports and scores of vibrant photographs offer a glimpse of her journey to every country on Earth. On Oct. 6, Nabongo arrived at her final destination, Seychelles, and became the first Black woman to document her visits to all 193 countries. […]
Hosea Sanders, ABC 7 WLS Chicago Anchor, will present the John H. Johnson Journalism and Media Award during the John H. Johnson Day celebration, Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 West Ninth St., Little Rock at 5:30 p.m. He will also moderate the John H. Johnson Day program at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center […]
Linda Johnson Rice will be the featured speaker at two celebrations honoring her father during John H. Johnson Day, Friday, November 1, 2019. Johnson Rice will speak at the John H. Johnson Museum, 604 President Street/Courthouse Square, Arkansas City (Desha County) at 10 a.m.; and Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, 501 West 9th Street, Little Rock at 5:30 p.m. John H. Johnson Day was established April 16, 2019 during the 92nd General Assembly. […]
Cummings was committed to ensuring that the next generation has access to quality healthcare and education, clean air and water, and a strong economy defined by fiscal responsibility. Children “are the living messages that we send to a future we will never see,” he often said. […]
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