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In 1973, Sheila Jackson Lee, the longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas, married Elwyn Cornelius Lee. Elwyn Lee, born in 1949, has had a distinguished career in academia and administration, primarily at the University of Houston. Elwyn Lee currently serves as the Vice President for Community Relations and Institutional Access at the University of Houston. His…

Sheila Jackson Lee was an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas’s 18th congressional district from 1995 until she died in 2024. Representing most of central Houston, she was a dedicated member of the Democratic Party and co-dean of Texas’s congressional delegation. Before her tenure in Congress, Jackson Lee served…

Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black Americans for decades, has passed away at the age of 74. “Today, with incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee…

President Joe Biden has thrown his full support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to run for the Democratic ticket in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. The endorsement came shortly after Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the race, citing it was in the best interest of his party and the nation. In a letter…

United States President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 21, Biden explained that while he had intended to seek reelection, he believes it is in the best interest of both his party and the country for him to step down and…

Ghanaian celebrities Lydia Forson and Sarkodie have joined forces with netizens to demand the immediate arrest of a man who brazenly confessed on live radio to having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl. The incident, which has sparked outrage across social media, highlights serious concerns regarding the normalization of such behavior in public discourse. In…

Nigerian music icon 2Face Idibia, widely known as 2Baba, has stirred controversy with his recent comments on the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The incident, which took place during a rally in Pennsylvania, saw Trump rushed off stage after gunshots were fired. Tragically, two people lost their lives in the chaos. The…

Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has stirred a wave of mixed reactions by asserting that a father is the only man who truly desires his children’s success more than he did in his own life. In a recent appearance on a podcast, Iyke shared his candid perspective on the nature of success and support, asserting…

Chelsea Football Club has officially unveiled its brand new home kit for the highly anticipated 2024/25 season, showcasing a bold and striking design that diverges from last year’s look. Designed by Nike, the new jersey features the innovative Dri-FIT ADV technology, ensuring optimal breathability for players on the pitch. The shirt retains the club’s iconic…

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, is poised to further enrich his trophy cabinet with an impressive seven nominations for the upcoming Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (AAEA). This prestigious event celebrates the remarkable achievements of music artists across the African continent. Fans of the Grammy-winning artist are buzzing with excitement as Wizkid…