Jamie Foxx (Instagram) Jamie Foxx’s reaction just moments after he was subjected to racial slurs while dining at a Croatian restaurant has been captured on camera. The Hollywood star, who is in Dubrovnik filming his next movie, posted videos and comments on his Instagram page about the shocking incident on Monday. In his comments, which […]
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T.I. Signs Distribution Deal With Roc Nation, Becomes Latest Co-Owner of Tidal
Rapper T.I. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) After leaving the major-label system following the release of his ninth studio album Paperwork in October 2014 via Columbia, T.I. has finally found a new home under Jay Z‘s wing. Ahead of his pop-up performance at Greenbriar Mall in his hometown of Atlanta on Monday night (Feb. 22), Tip announced he has […]
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Maxine Waters Is Back and She’s Not Here to Play
Well, it’s a day that ends in y so that must mean Representative Maxine Waters of California is here to show up on your little television show and let the whole place out. Rep Maxine Waters (Screengrab from YouTube video) Rep. Waters was a guest on All In with Chris Hayes last night and, honey, […]
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Candice Wiggins: I Was Bullied for Being Straight in ‘98% Gay’ WNBA
Candice Wiggins, the former Stanford University basketball star who retired from professional basketball last year, claimed she was targeted for harassment during an eight-year WNBA career because she was heterosexual. Candice Wiggins spent her final season in the WNBA with the Liberty in 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek) Wiggins, who turned 30 last week, described the […]
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Taneytown Manufacturer Plans Expansion, 125 New Jobs
For immediate release: February 21, 2017 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Taneytown Manufacturer Plans Expansion, 125 New Jobs EVAPCO Will Invest in New Jobs and a New Facility to Increase Production and Sales ANNAPOLIS, MD – EVAPCO, Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of evaporative cooling and industrial refrigeration products, is expanding […]
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Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Legislation to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to the U.S. Capitol Building
For Immediate Release February 20, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Sue Walitsky/Tim Zink (Cardin) 202-224-4524 Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Legislation to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to the U.S. Capitol Building Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (Both D-Md.) announced new legislation to bring a statue of Harriet Tubman to the U.S. Capitol […]
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Manse Built by America’s First Self-made Millionairess in Jeopardy
When Madam C.J. Walker first rolled into Irvington, New York, in her high-powered motorcar, the 49-year-old beauty magnate caused tongues to wag. “Impossible,” the Hudson River town’s residents told the New York Times when they heard this black woman was building an Italianate manse right on the main road. “No woman of her race could […]
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TOMORROW: Van Hollen, Pugh to Celebrate Black History Month in Baltimore
For Planning Purposes February 17, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will give remarks and tour Baltimore’s Legends and Legacies Jubilee tomorrow, February 18, 2017 at 12:30 pm with Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. The event honors Black History Month by bringing together many of Baltimore’s cultural attractions in one place for families […]
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Maryland Elected and Community Leaders Spotlight Immediate Dangers of Repealing Affordable Care Act
Participants urge Republicans: “Don’t Make America Sick Again.” CLINTON, Md. – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen today joined Rev. Delman Coates, Ph.D., pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Anthony Brown and John Sarbanes, county executives Rushern L. Baker III and Isiah “Ike” Leggett, community members, leading health service providers […]
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Van Hollen Announces Senate Committee Assignments
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Immediate Release December 19, 2016 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-225-5341 Ian Jannetta – 202-420-8215 Van Hollen Announces Senate Committee Assignments Will Serve on Appropriations, Banking, Agriculture, and Budget Committees Washington, DC – Today Maryland Senator-elect Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement on committee assignments. He will be serving […]
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News from Mayor Muriel Bowser: A Safer, Stronger DC
@TeamMuriel Muriel Bowser Ward 4 Instagram John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 727-2643 Email: muriel.bowser@dc.gov Chief of Staff: John Falcicchio City Administrator: Rashad Young Director of the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel: Mark Tuohey Senior Advisor: Beverly Perry Director of Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs: Charon Hines Director […]
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Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Demand Action on Gun Violence Prevention
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Planning Purposes December 14, 2016 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-420-8215 Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Demand Action on Gun Violence Prevention Washington, DC – Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen will stand with gun violence survivors, family members of victims, and gun safety advocates on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00 am to push for action […]