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Black-Owned Laboratory Uses Artificial Intelligence-Based Drug Discovery Platform to Develop Treatment for COVID-19

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We anticipate the clinical trials could start within 90 days. The clinical trial itself could take a month. We feel quite optimistic that in the 120-day window, when our clinical material would be ready, we could have a drug that could be safe and effective at treating COVID-19.”

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Pasta Made Easy with Pantry Essentials

Constantly seeking out recipe-specific ingredients that may only be used once or twice can be a burden. Instead, keep your home stocked with necessities to simplify dinner prep with dishes made using common household staples.

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Texas Giants ‘Lil Keke & Paul Wall Do It For the Culture

What do you do when you’ve done it all? From sold-out shows, a Grammy nomination and even a Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama, Texas legends Paul Wall and original Screwed Up Click (SUC) member, ‘Lil Keke, have truly done it all.

Hidalgo And Turner Urge Local Judges To Halt Evictions Until August 24th, Postponing All Evictions Filed After March 27

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner are asking Harris County’s Justices of the Peace to postpone eviction proceedings until August 24, according to a letter shared with Houston Public Media.

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Police Chief To Trump: Please, Keep Your Mouth Shut – If You Can't Be Constructive

BELOVED Houston police chief – Art Acevedo responds to President Trump !telling governors to “dominate” protesters.

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A Special Message From Houston ISD Interim Superintendent – Grenita F. Lathan, PhD

We have officially reached the end of the 2019-2020 school year!

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The Three Charged In Slaying Of Ahmaud Arbery Face Court Hearing

William Bryan told investigators he heard Travis McMichael use a racial epithet after fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, a Geor- gia Bureau of Investigation agent testified Thursday during preliminary hearings.

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'I Can't Breathe'

The murder of George Floyd was a lynching in broad daylight. Three police officers stood and watched as a fourth, Derek Chauvin, knelt on Floyd's neck. They watched for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, with Floyd unresponsive for 2 minutes and 53 seconds of that, according to the criminal complaint against Chauvin. They did nothing to stop the murder. Their silence was as much an act of violence as Cauvin's knee. And if there were no video recording of the murder, they likely would have upheld the Code Blue loyalty, and lied about what happened.

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“We Got All Four”

“We got all four. We got all four,” was the rally cry that rang out around the world by protestors in Minneapolis, Minnesota as the four former officers involved in the death of George Floyd were finally arrested and charged with his murder. Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane are all in custody awaiting trial.

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Houston Native Serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nyanna Edwards, from Houston, positions simulated aircraft on the ouija board in the flight deck control office aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean June 2, 2020.

Vote by Mail Applications Sent to All Registered Voters in Harris County Age 65 and Up

Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins has sent vote by mail applications to 376,840 registered voters who are 65 years of age and older. Those voters should expect to start receiving the applications in their mailboxes this week. To receive a mail ballot for the July 14 Primary Runoff Elections, voters must complete their applications and return them promptly by July 2 (received, not postmarked).

AmeriHealth Caritas: Seeing COVID-19 Through the Eyes of a Child

Challenges facing children in already vulnerable communities compounded during pandemic

All of the information, fears, and personal challenges of adjusting to life in the wake of COVID-19 can be daunting for adults. So it’s fairly easy to envision the anxiety our new reality may be causing children — which can be compounded for children already dealing with social and environmental factors that affect their health and well-being. Learning how best to speak to children about this pandemic can help reduce their chances of ongoing emotional difficulties.[i]

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Houston artists create mural as tribute to 2020 high school seniors

New mural unveiled at upcoming celebration

A new mural celebrating the Houston area class of 2020 has been added to the iconic collection of murals in Graffiti Park, 2102 Leeland St. in East Downtown (EaDo). Internationally recognized Houston artist, Gonzo247 collaborated with artists Nicky Davis, JoJo, Sy and Carolyn Figueroa to create a vibrant, colorful piece filled with uplifting messages to inspire members of this year’s graduating class who have endured a difficult year, missing many traditional memories because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As MLK asked in 1967, Where Do We Go from Here: Community or Chaos?

The nationwide protests against the heinous killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman, is reminiscent of the 1960s era of turmoil and voices that fervently called for social and economic justice. Today’s turbulent times seem that history is repeating itself.

MCTX CDBG Applications Now Available for: Scholarships ǀ Housing Rehabilitation Projects & Public Service Agency Grants; Deadline is July 3

Missouri City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Post- Secondary Educational & Vocational Scholarship Applications are now available.

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Saints & Sinners Returns For Summer Run Sunday Nights at 9:00 pm (ET) Starting June 7 on Bounce

The saints and the sinners will be going at it again this summer. Bounce will encore its mega-hit drama series Saints & Sinners with two episodes back-to-back every Sunday night at 9:00 pm (ET) starting June 7.

Chairman Clyburn’s Opening Statement at Select Subcommittee Briefing on Racial Health Disparities in Coronavirus Crisis

Below is Chairman James E. Clyburn’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, for today’s Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis briefing on “An Unequal Burden: Addressing Racial Health Disparities In The Coronavirus Pandemic.”

Trump Risks Potential Backlash From Evangelicals with 'tone-deaf' Bible Photo-op

As he brandished an unopened Bible in front of the boarded-up St. John's Episcopal Church across the street from the White House Monday evening, President Donald Trump delivered an unspoken message to white evangelical Christians: Remember, I'm on your side.

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All four former officers involved in George Floyd's killing now face charges, Sen. Klobuchar says

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in George Floyd's killing and also charging the other three officers involved in the incident, according to a tweet from US Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

The 35th Annual Miss Black USA™ Pageant Postponed Until February 2021

In lieu of Covid-19 and per the recommendation of the CDC this year's pageant has been postponed until February 2021

The Miss Black USA pageant has officially announced that its annual pageant will be postponed until February 2021. Th Pageant will take place in the US capital, Washington DC. To address the spread of the virus, we made the difficult decision to comply with The Center of Disease Control recommendations by postponing the official 35th Miss Black USA pageant.

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