Roberts Temple: A National Historic Site
On March 16, 2021, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced a bill designating Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ, located in Chicago, as a National Historic Site.
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Biden, progressive senators, ordinary citizens know that the filibuster rule is the problem
The COVID Relief Package was only able to pass because the budget reconciliation procedure was used rather than the usual procedure. Under normal conditions, the minority, in this case the Republicans, would be able to use the filibuster rule to block any bills it opposes.
Burl Cain remade Angola prison in his own image, Can he do the same with notorious Parchman?
Burl Cain is credited (and criticized by some) for remaking Louisiana's notorious Angola prison. Now he's using that same blueprint for Parchman. Jerry Mitchell, of the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting, has taken an in-depth look at Cain's past and plans.
Wendy E. Parks: Chicago Women of Impact 2021 Award winner
On March 8, 2021, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the Motion Agency of Chicago awarded Wendy E. Parks its “Women of Impact Award”.
Televised debate of mayoral candidates show important sides not always seen
Women for Progress sponsored a televised discussion between three of the mayoral candidates last week. It was hosted by Mississippi College School of Law and moderated by Donna Ladd of the Jackson Free Press and Dr. D’Andra Orey of Jackson State University.
