Featuring Iyanla Vanzant, Ava DuVernay, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. Cissy Houston & More New York, NY (March 16, 2017) — Time Inc.’s (NYSE:TIME) ESSENCE Festival® presented by Coca-Cola® announces its star-studded daytime lineup of speakers and panelists for the event’s signatureESSENCE® Empowerment Experience … [Read more...] about ESSENCE® Presents Keynotes, Conversations and Celebrations on Festival’s Daytime Empowerment Experience Stage
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50th Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Line-up Announced
--Each evening to sizzle with classic performances by R&B, Pop, and Soul Legends-- Hampton, Virginia- This June 23-25, 2017 the 50th annual Hampton Jazz Festival returns to the Hampton Coliseum for yet another soulful weekend of unforgettable entertainment. This highly anticipated event will feature the top jazz, pop, R&B, and blues performers in the … [Read more...] about 50th Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Line-up Announced
President Trump’s border wall may be built on Mexican land
No wall in the middle of the Rio Grande Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Tuesday implied that President Donald Trump’s promised border wall could be built on Mexican soil — but the White House is still scrabbling to find funding for the project. In a Tuesday speech to the Public Land Council in Washington, Zinke said the proposed U.S.-Mexico border wall — projected to cost … [Read more...] about President Trump’s border wall may be built on Mexican land
Judge in Hawaii extends order blocking President Trump’s travel ban
HAWAII — A federal judge in Hawaii decided Wednesday, March 29th to extend his order blocking President Donald Trump’s travel ban. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson issued the longer-lasting hold on the ban just hours after hearing arguments. Hawaii says the policy discriminates against Muslims and hurts the state’s tourist-dependent economy. The implied message in the … [Read more...] about Judge in Hawaii extends order blocking President Trump’s travel ban
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.® 83RD CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE APRIL 6-9, 2017
Thursday, April 6 Volunteering to sort and label food to feed the Milwaukee community. Friday, April 7 | Step Show Members will pause for some fun at the Old School, AKA 83rd Regional Step Show. Friday, April 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 8 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Schedule your appointment to give blood at the AKA Community Blood … [Read more...] about ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.® 83RD CENTRAL REGIONAL CONFERENCE APRIL 6-9, 2017
Trump’s First Legislative Effort Fails as G.O.P. Pulls Bill to Repeal Obamacare
WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders, facing a revolt among conservatives and moderates in their ranks, pulled legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act from consideration on the House floor Friday afternoon in a humiliating defeat for President Trump on the first legislative showdown of his presidency. Paul D. Ryan, the House speaker, rushed to the White House shortly … [Read more...] about Trump’s First Legislative Effort Fails as G.O.P. Pulls Bill to Repeal Obamacare
How are Wisconsin’s representatives voting on the Obamacare replacement bill?
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R) is about as firm a "yes" on the AHCA as can be expected. The Janesville rep has led the effort with President Trump and other GOP leaders to attempt to ensure its passage. The bill failing in his chamber would be a blow to his credibility as Speaker. ll of Wisconsin's Democrats are expected to vote "no" on the House version of the AHCA. Rep. Mark … [Read more...] about How are Wisconsin’s representatives voting on the Obamacare replacement bill?
Wisconsin’s budget could be $1 billion short by 2021
MADISON — Wisconsin’s state budget could be more than $1 billion in the red by 2021, based on the proposal submitted by Gov. Scott Walker that the Legislature is considering. The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released an updated analysis of the state budget for the two years after the period covered by Walker’s current budget proposal. It finds that the budget could … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s budget could be $1 billion short by 2021
Protest planned during sentencing of former MPD officer convicted of sexual assault
MILWAUKEE — Marcell Daniels — a retired Milwaukee police officer convicted of sexual assault faces sentencing on Friday, March 24th — and his estranged in-laws have a planned protest outside the courthouse. Marcell Daniels He spent 25 years with the Milwaukee Police Department, and soon Daniels will learn how many of the coming years will be spent behind bars. It’s what … [Read more...] about Protest planned during sentencing of former MPD officer convicted of sexual assault
GOP source: Ryan telling President Trump they don’t have votes on health care
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is at the White House to tell President Donald Trump that Republicans don’t have the votes to pass the GOP health care bill. Ryan is showing President Trump the numbers, and asking what the President wants the speaker to do. Efforts on Capitol Hill to sway members are ongoing, but things aren’t heading in the right direction. “Not … [Read more...] about GOP source: Ryan telling President Trump they don’t have votes on health care