John lewis

"I've heard people say things like 'It's healing. It's a balm,'" Porter said. "It's a unifying kind of film . . . that says you can have ethical leaders, people who are good, in government. We are in this period when we are doubting government as an institution. This reminds people that government is made of some selfless leaders who really are interested in the collective good." … [Read more...] about Cultural organizations across the nation host documentary and discussion about John Lewis

Goodell posted a video in June conceding that the league had been late in acknowledging the problem. Since then, the league has taken visible steps like allowing racial justice messages in end zones and on helmets and T-shirts. Some team owners have pledged money toward social justice causes or offered their stadiums as polling places for the November election. … [Read more...] about Racial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiums

As the opening kickoff by Seattle’s Jason Myers sailed through the end zone, all 22 players remained in place and took a knee. After a few seconds, they stood back up, trotted off the field and the game carried on with the Falcons taking the ball at their own 25. … [Read more...] about Wilson throws 4 TD passes, Seahawks beat Falcons 38-25

AP Sports Writers Steve Reed in Charlotte, North Carolina; Larry Lage in Detroit; Mark Long in Jacksonville, Florida; Kyle Hightower in Foxborough, Massachusetts; Dave Campbell in Minneapolis; Paul Newberry in Atlanta; Josh Dubow Santa Clara, California; Brett Martel in New Orleans; Joe Kay in Cincinnati; Dave Ginsburg in Baltimore; John Wawrow in Buffalo, New York; Mike Marot in Indianapolis; and Andrew Seligman in Chicago contributed. … [Read more...] about Racial injustice themes fill empty NFL stadiums

The Big Three in the House Democratic Caucus — Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiPessimism grows as hopes fade for coronavirus deal Trump acknowledged downplaying COVID-19 threat, says Woodward book The Hill's Campaign Report: Woodward's bombshells l Biden clobbers Trump in fundraising l Democrats swamp the airwaves MORE (Calif.), Majority Leader Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerHillicon Valley: Election officials prepare for new Russian interference battle | 'Markeyverse' of online fans helps take down a Kennedy | GOP senators unveil bill to update tech liability protections Google, Apple, eBay to meet virtually with lawmakers for tech group's annual fly-in This week: Lawmakers return with coronavirus talks stalemated, funding deadline looming MORE (Md.) and Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.) — are expected to cruise to reelection in the caucus, keeping the top leadership team intact for another two years. … [Read more...] about Races heat up for House leadership posts