Tag: Act
‘What a cowardly act’ | Families renew call for justice in crash that killed three Houston teens nearly 16 years ago
The tragic crash that claimed the lives of three teenage girls in 2010 continues to resonate within the community and beyond. The suspect, who...
Comedy trailblazer Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86
LOS ANGELES – Tom Dreesen, a legendary comedian known for breaking racial barriers in comedy, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday...
How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps by empowering voters, candidates of color
In 2002, U.S. Rep. Henry Bonilla, a Republican, nearly lost his South Texas seat to Democrat Henry Cuellar. So when the GOP used its...
Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices’ Voting Rights Act ruling
JACKSON, Miss. – At 16, Edward Blackmon Jr. was arrested during a protest for voting rights in his Mississippi hometown. He was loaded with...
The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court recently made a significant ruling that could change how voting districts are drawn in the United States. This decision has raised...
Heat waive Terry Rozier, the last official act of a season derailed by federal gambling charges
MIAMI – Terry Rozier, a notable figure in the NBA, has been waived by the Miami Heat following serious legal troubles. The decision, announced...