Cornyn Celebrates Senate Passage Of His Juneteenth Holiday Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) delivered remarks at a press conference celebrating Senate passage of his bipartisan bill with U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) to designate Juneteenth a federal holiday. Excerpts of Sen.
Cornyn Bill To Make Juneteenth National Holiday Passes Senate
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his bipartisan bill with U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) to make Juneteenth a federal holiday passed the Senate: “The freedom of all Americans that Texas
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers: Boston Red Sox Hire Bianca Smith as First Black Woman Coach in Baseball History. Bianca Smith, 29, becomes the first Black woman to coach in professional baseball. She will work with the team’s infielders at the Red Sox minor league facility
President-Elect Biden Nominates First Black Secretary Of Defense
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As CENTCOM commander, he was responsible for military strategy and joint operations throughout the Middle East and Central and South Asia. He was also the architect and oversaw the military campaign’s execution to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and
The Longview Chamber Partners With The U.S. Chamber To Launch A National Initiative On Inequality Of Opportunity
The Longview Chamber is proud to announce they are partnering with The U.S. Chamber of Commerce to host a national townhall on June 25th as part of an ongoing initiative to address inequality of opportunity through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform.
Cornyn Speaks With Floyd Family, Calls For Bipartisan Reforms
‘Earlier today I was able to speak to the family of George Floyd and do just that: listen. They have gone through unimaginable pain over these last two weeks, and I told them I’m committed to making sure that George Floyd receives justice.’
Reformers Honored
by Joycelyne Fadojutimi The 2020 Unity awards from the city of Longview’s Partners in Prevention Unity and Diversity committee have gone to Johnnie Johnson and Sally Gossett-Barron for their exemplary and unselfish service to the community. Johnson’s civic contributions are her founding of
A Celebration Of Black History With Hill Harper And Howard Hewett, February 29
The City of Longview Unity and Diversity Committee and Eastman Company are proud to present a Celebration of Black History with Hill Harper and Howard Hewett. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29 starting at 7 p.m. the Belcher Center, LeTourneau
Elaine Reynolds Continues To Inspire Arts And Culture
“What I like about the arts is that it brings people together from all walks of life, allowing them to express themselves unapologetically.” –Daniell Kenney, Founder, Listen-Up AMS by Joycelyne Fadojutimi Daniell D. Kenney is a fluid technician at Pro Frac Services.
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