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John Thompson III had lived with his father for 14 years by 1980, which gave him plenty of time to see most sides of the man many came to know through the course of his life as “Big John”. What happened on the night of March 16, though, was something altogether new. The Georgetown Hoyas, […]
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Rev. Mark Thompson’s illustrious and groundbreaking journalism career, which found its roots in the Black Press of America nearly 40 years ago, has come full circle as he assumes a pivotal leadership role with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). From his early days as […]
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — U.S. Space Force Gen. David Thompson, a Purdue University alum who serves as vice chief of space operations for the Space Force, will deliver the address at Purdue’s three Winter 2023 Commencement ceremonies Dec. 17. In his Space Force role, Thompson is responsible for assisting Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, the chief […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), and Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), introduced the Providing Realistic Opportunity To Equal and Comparable Treatment for Rare (PROTECT Rare) Act. This legislation will support patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases in getting evidence-based, medically necessary care covered by their health insurance. Over 90% […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07), Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), and Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), introduced the Providing Realistic Opportunity To Equal and Comparable Treatment for Rare (PROTECT Rare) Act. This legislation will support patients with rare and ultra-rare diseases in getting evidence-based, medically necessary care covered by their health insurance. Over 90% […]
Cast members, left to right, Sylvester Stallone, Thompson and Michael B. Jordan attend the premiere of the film “Creed” at the Regency Village Theatre in the Westwood area of Los Angeles on November 19, 2015. Thompson plays singer and love interest Bianca and had to write and perform her character’s original music. Photo by Phil […]
Story Links NEW YORK – (September 6, 2023) Villanova University has been chosen as the winner of the third annual John Thompson Jr. Award, which recognizes significant efforts within the BIG EAST Conference to fight prejudice and discrimination and advance positive societal change. Today’s announcement comes four days after what would have been […]
Alyssa Thompson has English class on Wednesdays. Nothing unusual about that, a lot of high school students have English class on Wednesday. What is unique is that she’s the only one in her class who has been excused to play professional soccer. “I still got my work done,” said Thompson, a senior at
Denise Saunders Thompson and the founding members of the International Association of Black Dancers WASHINGTON – Denise Saunders Thompson, associate dean of administration in the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, was presented with the 2021 National Medal of Arts by President Biden during an East Room ceremony at the White House held Tuesday. […]
The United Church of Christ is poised to make a historic choice. After a year-long process, the UCC Board voted March 4 to nominate Associate General Minister, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, for General Minister and President. If elected by the