JESSYE NORMAN THE RENOWNED ICONIC TRAILBLAZING AFRICAN-AMERICAN OPERA STAR HAS PASSED
Journalist Dan Rather, on hearing the news of Norman's passing: "We live in an age where we need art more than ever, to uplift our world with the…
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HOUSE DEMOCRATS SUBPOENA TRUMP’S “AGENT” RUDY GIULIANI FOR DOCUMENTS RELATED TO TRUMP’S EXTORTION OF UKRAINE
Select Committee on Intelligence to Giuliani: “Pursuant to the House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry, we are hereby transmitting a subpoena that compels you to produce the documents set…
NEW YORK PUBLIC ADVOCATE JUMAANEE WILLIAMS WILL PERFORM IN KING LEAR PROJECT PLAY
On Wednesday, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams will join a cast including Cynthia Nixon, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Chinasa Ogbuagu, Chinaza Uche, and Marjolaine Goldsmith for a performance of The…
MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SECURES $9.7 MILLION TO ADDRESS LEAD PAINT ISSUES IN LOW-INCOME BALTIMORE HOUSING
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger: “Baltimore City has nearly three times the national rate of lead poisoning, which disproportionately affects African-American children living in old, distressed housing. These grant funds…
CONGRESSIONAL HOMELESS CAUCUS HOLDS BRIEFING ON HATE CRIMES AND “CRIMINALIZATION” OF HOMELESSNESS
Florida Congressman Alcee L. Hastings: “Cities across the country have passed laws criminalizing everyday life for homeless individuals, making it a crime to sleep outside, sleep in a…
CONGRESSWOMAN NORTON TO HOLD HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION TONIGHT
Congresswoman Eleanor Norton: “The Hispanic American community is a valuable part of American life and the rich diversity of the District,” Norton said. “The District has a thriving…
SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RECEIVES REPORT FROM SPECIAL ENVOYS DEPLOYED TO SEND MESSAGE OF AFRICAN UNITY
South African President Ramaphosa has received a report from a team of special envoys who were tasked with studying the recent xenophobic violence which has occurred inside South…
OAS RELEASES STATEMENT ON GUYANA’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD IN 2020
The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) has taken note of the announcement by President David Granger that the next general and regional elections in…
PIONEERING CULTURAL ICON CAMILLE YARBROUGH TO BE AWARDED WITH REEL SISTERS HATTIE MCDANIEL AWARD
On Friday, Oct. 11, 6:00 pm, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series will honor award-winning performance artist, author and cultural activist Camille Yarbrough with…
“IVY LEAGUE KILLER” THOMAS GILBERT, JR. GET 30 YEARS-TO-LIFE FOR KILLING HEDGE FUND FATHER
District Attorney Vance: “Thomas Gilbert, Sr. was a beloved member of his family and business community when his own son murdered him in a cold-blooded killing. But now,…