Churches in Texas invited Beto O’Rourke and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to speak to their congregations before the 2022 midterms, raising questions about the effectiveness of the Johnson Amendment.
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George Floyd’s Family to File $250 Million Lawsuit Against Kanye West
Filed by Roxie Washington, the mother of Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, the lawsuit includes West, his business partners, and associates for “harassment,” “misappropriation,” “defamation,” and “infliction of emotional distress.”
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Russian Court Upholds Conviction for WNBA Star Brittney Griner
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA WNBA Star Brittney Griner will remain in a Russian prison and serve the bulk of her 9-year sentence following the Moscow Regional […]
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Czarina Matthews on How Her Breast Cancer Journey Helped Her Find Peace
Author, realtor, digital influencer, podcaster, mental health advocate and breast cancer survivor Czarina Mattews speaks about her journey, how it allowed her to achieve peace and her mental health journey.
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Biden Administration Responds to Crump Lawsuit
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) strongly supported the ARPA Section 1005 program and was ready to make payments to direct loan borrowers,” USDA officials said in a statement. “However, the $5 billion that was intended to help farmers was frozen by three nationwide injunctions that prevented USDA from getting payments out the door.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $800,000 Grant to City of Waco in Texas In Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Bridge Investment Program GrantsÂ
This project will help plan for improvements seven flood prone bridges over Primrose Creek WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it has […]
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FCC Commissioner Starks Leading Charge against Digital Redlining While Ensuring Access to Black and Brown Communities
The commission’s chief responsibility begins with implementing and enforcing the nation’s laws and regulations surrounding communications. The digital divide and digital redlining, zone casting, and overall access to the internet […]
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Sister to Sister Fitness Festival, Saving Lives with Early Detection
By Ray Johnson/DW-Photojournalist Celebration Life Foundation kicked off their 21st Annual Sister to Sister Fitness Festival earlier this month, this year’s theme was titled “We’re on This Journey Together.” Dallas […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris Pushes for Texans to Protect Reproductive and Voting Rights during UT Austin Visit
By William Melhado and Trent Brown Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday called Texas’ abortion ban “immoral” and urged Texans to protect reproductive rights […]