Mfume to Return to Congress, Succeeding Elijah Cummings
He first held the seat from 1987 to 1996 until he left to serve as president of the N.A.A.C.P. and was replaced by Mr. Cummings, who died in October. WASHINGTON…
The Forgotten Work of Jessie Redmon Fauset
Among the events that helped to crystallize what would come to be known as the Harlem Renaissance was a dinner, in March, 1924, at the Civic Club, on West 12th…
Joe Biden’s campaign is twisting a New York Times story to defend against the Tara Reade allegations
“I believe that women deserve to be heard and I believe they need to be listened to, but I also believe that those allegations have to be investigated by credible…
Kawasaki disease: Rare inflammatory syndrome seen in US child with Covid-19
National Health Service England sent an alert to doctors and on Sunday the Paediatric Intensive Care Society tweeted it out to members. It warned about a small increase in cases…
Justin Amash’s impact on 2020 looks minimal
The polling on Amash is limited, but he’s averaged just over 2% of the vote nationally in the polling that does include him. The polls don’t show that he takes…
Kind Snacks founder: The Japanese American hero who saved my family (opinion)
Ito had been invited by the US-Japan Council and the American Jewish Committee Asia Pacific Institute to share his experience during the liberation of Dachau as part of the 522nd…
Coronavirus: Colleges facing cash crunch
“Every college and university in the country is facing a cashflow crisis,” said Terry Hartle, of the American Council of Education, which represents 1,700 institutions and related organizations and associations.…
Bill de Blasio: New York City community leaders call out mayor after he condemned a large gathering and singled out Jewish residents
De Blasio said the gathering for a rabbi’s funeral Tuesday in Williamsburg, New York, was “absolutely unacceptable” and noted it won’t be tolerated. “Something absolutely unacceptable happened in Williamsburg tonite:…
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces birth of baby boy with his fiancee Carrie Symonds
The mother and child are doing “very well,” a spokesperson said. April 29, 2020, 10:11 AM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LONDON…
Costco will start requiring customers to wear masks Monday
The company is the largest US retailer to enact the rule, which is aimed at helping prevent the spread of Covid-19. Costco said the face coverings must be worn “at…