Legislation that would create a federal exploratory commission on reparations for Black Americans was approved Wednesday by a House committee for the first time, setting up a vote by the full Congress if Democratic leaders choose to bring it to the House floor. It was a day of many firsts for the longstanding bill known as H.R. 40, as it had previously never received a markup or a committee vote. Spearheaded by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Sheila Jackson Lee Congressional Black Caucus members post selfie celebrating first WH visit in four years Black lawmakers press Biden on agenda at White House meeting Georgia election law prevents African American, Latinx, others from exercising the right to vote MORE (D-Texas), who took up H.R. 40’s cause after the late Rep. John Conyers John James Conyers Chicago suburb could serve as road map for reparations Obama says reparations 'justified' House subcommittee debates reparations bill for Black Americans … [Read more...] about House panel approves bill to set up commission on reparations
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10 back-to-office pieces from local fashion brands to add to your wardrobe
It was recently announced by the Singapore government that up to 75 per cent of staff can return to the workplace from this week onwards. This means that it is time to bid farewell to snoozing just before your first morning meetings, squeezing in a nap during lunchtime or changing out of the comfy yet raggedy T-shirt you wear at home for a presentable top. To help you make the transition out of your elastic shorts into workwear, keep scrolling for 10 shopping picks from Singaporean fashion labels to get you back in the office in style. 1. Two-way asymmetrical top in white, $69 from Klarra We are huge proponents of making the most of every outfit in your wardrobe and this Klarra top does just that. Behind its relaxed flare silhouette and lightweight material is a reversible design that has a round and V-neckline. French tuck it over a pair of sharp trousers and smart loafers. Buy it here . 2. Textured resort dress, $59 from Soon Lee For those who need more time to … [Read more...] about 10 back-to-office pieces from local fashion brands to add to your wardrobe
BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors’ consulting firm ‘was paid more than $20K a month by LA jail reform group while she served as chair’
The consulting firm for Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors pulled in over $20,000 a month while she served as the chair of an LA jail reform initiative. Cullors' consulting firm, Janaya and Patrisse Consulting was paid $191,000 during 2019 from Reform LA Jails, aka Vote Yes on R, Fox News reports. The 37-year-old, who recently came under fire after her multi-million property empire was revealed, reportedly founded the firm with her spouse and BLM co-founder Janaya Khan. Cullors raised eyebrows last week when it emerged that she had spent $1.4 million on a Los Angeles property - her fourth home, and her third in the city - in an overwhelmingly white neighborhood. The New York Post reported Cullors had also bought two other LA homes in recent years, and paid $415,000 for a 3.2 acre property in Georgia. On Tuesday the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, of which Cullors is a director, issued a statement saying that they had not paid for her house. … [Read more...] about BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors’ consulting firm ‘was paid more than $20K a month by LA jail reform group while she served as chair’