The “vote-a-rama” resumed shortly before midnight on Friday after nearly 12 hours of stalemate within the Democratic caucus over an unemployment insurance benefit. Source Read More »
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Virtual event to mark the 56th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday”
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, events to commemorate the 56th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” will be held virtually. Source Read More »
Malcolm X’s childhood home gets historic designation
The house, built in Boston in 1874, is where Malcolm X spent part of his teenage years. Source Read More »
“15 Percent Pledge” calls on retailers to commit space to Black-owned businesses
The “15 Percent Pledge” calls on major retailers to commit a minimum of 15% of their shelves to Black-owned businesses. Source Read More »
“Miracle on Ice” team star Mark Pavelich found dead
Pavelich assisted on Mike Eruzione’s winning goal against the heavily favored Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympics. Source Read More »
Amanda Gorman says she was “tailed” by security guard on her way home
“One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat,” Gorman wrote on Twitter. Source Read More »
Kevin McCarthy says “I still like Dr. Seuss”
Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced this week it would stop publishing six Dr. Seuss books for racist and insensitive imagery. “Green Eggs and Ham,” is not one of them. Source Read More »
Senators worked throughout night to reach deal in coronavirus relief package
Democrats are leading the effort to push a relief measure in the evenly divided Senate. They hope to allow another round of government resources to be in place when the latest round of federal unemployment benefits expire next week. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source Read More »
The rise in demand for digital art
While art is in the eye of the beholder, the collectors of digital art pieces are left holding not much of anything. That’s because the works only exist online. From sports trading cards to videos, the art itself is now state of the art and has been selling for skyrocketing prices. Nancy Chen has the details. Source Read More »
Chef Omar Tate on cooking, poetry, and future goals
Omar Tate was named “Chef of The Year” by Esquire, but he has plans way beyond just running a restaurant. Tate’s combination of cooking, poetry and art is also delivering powerful messages. Jeff Glor sits down with Tate as he puts together a dinner for “The Dish.” Source Read More »