Awww the legendary Ms. Patti LaBelle 82, and Ms. Gladys Knight 82, who recently celebrated their birthdays were born 4 days apart. 🥳 Happy Birthday beautiful talented Queens
The Obama Presidential Center opens to the general public on Juneteenth after a celebratory dedication in Chicago with dignitaries. The roughly $850 million project covers both the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president.
I first met Clark Reynolds when he was just three years old at our Black History Month reception at the White House.
Over the last ten years, it's been wonderful getting updates about his life through his letters. Check out how he’s doing now:
State supreme court justices play a critical role in defending your rights and freedoms, which is why the election happening in Georgia right now is so important.
Make sure you have a plan to vote for Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin, the only two candidates in the race with strong records of standing up for all Georgians.
Early voting is already underway and Election Day is May 19th. Find out where you can vote at https://t.co/OHJnsHnuiB.
Sixteen-year-old Corion Evans from Pascagoula, Mississippi, is being hailed as a hero after jumping into the Pascagoula River to save four lives in the early hours of the morning.
According to ABC News, Evans witnessed a car carrying three teenage girls plunge into the river around 2:30 a.m. after the driver mistakenly followed her GPS directions. As the vehicle began to sink, Evans immediately swam out and successfully rescued all three girls.
While helping the passengers to safety, a police officer who had entered the water to assist suddenly began struggling. Without hesitation, Evans swam back out and pulled the officer to safety as well.
Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley praised the teenager’s bravery, stating that without Evans’ quick and courageous actions, the situation could have ended in tragedy.
The inspiring story has spread rapidly across national media. Evans has been honored by local officials for his extraordinary selflessness, proving that one young person’s bravery can truly mean the difference between life and death.
Today’s Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of “partisanship” rather than explicit “racial bias.” And it serves as just one more example of how a majority of the current Court seems intent on abandoning its vital role in ensuring equal participation in our democracy and protecting the rights of minority groups against majority overreach.
The good news is that such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers - not just in the upcoming midterms or in high profile races, but in every election and every level.
10-year-old Honey Cooper, a fourth grader at Kimbark Elementary, is a dual-enrollment student at San Bernardino Valley College. She’s balancing elementary school, college classes, and big dreams. Our children should always be encouraged to pursue their highest aspirations. It's great to see that her family members are her no.1 supporters!
Henry County Schools continues to monitor the latest information from the National Weather Service and Henry County EMA regarding the likelihood for hazardous road conditions and other impacts due to winter weather. Out of an abundance of caution, Henry County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, and all school-related activities are canceled. With the exception of essential operational employees who will be contacted by their supervisor, no employees should report to work.
An update will be shared by Monday regarding the possibility of Tuesday, January 27, being an asynchronous learning day should hazardous conditions remain.