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Ayesha Curry Brings the Smoke to Houston

November 14, 2018, International Smoke located at 800 Sorella Court in Houston officially opened its doors to celebrate the collaboration between Chefs Ayesha Curry and Michael Medina. The concept is noted as being inspired “from their discovery that the word “Barbecue” has different culinary interpretations internationally, which influenced the concept and menu.”

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Health Scares: When Your Body’s Alarm System Goes Off

I stood there in the middle of my living room stuck in disbelief. Why was the entire right- side of my body numb? All I could think about was my husband and son coming home to find me dead.

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“Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America’s Most Powerful Mobster” by Stephen L. Carter

Here I am! You raise your hand higher so you don’t go unnoticed. You speak up, so you aren’t overlooked. It’s a natural human need: pay attention, here I am, look this way, see me. For some, it’s easy to get recognition; for others – as in the new book “Invisible” by Stephen L. Carter – years later, it still doesn’t arrive.

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Travis Scott Had the Whole City On ‘Sicko Mode’ and I Hope You Were There

If you woke up the next day after the highly anticipated festival not sore, you might’ve transformed into an alien afterwards, lucky you. Beer bottles, sunglasses, a few barefoot bystanders, the mud, it was an ultimate experience this city will be talking about until the next one in 2019. The first-ever Astroworld Festival was sold-out, and you knew it because there were over 40,000 event goers from across the globe that flooded NRG Park. Side note: I heard a random festival attendee saying they were going to hit up the Turkey Leg Hut. Travis didn’t just bring the festival; he stimulated the economy.

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Obama vs. Trump: A Story of Decline and Hope for Renewal

Donald Trump began his presidency with an inaugural address that denounced the "carnage" that had preceded him. He vowed to Make America Great Again, and set about systematically trying to deep-six virtually everything that his predecessor Barack Obama had accomplished.

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Stacey Abrams Calls Kemp Georgia's 'Legal' Governor, Won't Say He's Legitimate

Former Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams said Sunday that while her opponent, Republican Brian Kemp, was the legal victor of the state governor's race, she would not call him the legitimate winner.

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It’s Official: Adrian Garcia Wins Election for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Former County Sheriff Adrian Garcia has been elected Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 2. After a protracted vote count, Commissioners Court certified the election results today.

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Be a Part of Our Wine Tasting Events and Join the Wine Revolution!

As a native Italian wine is not the first thing that leaps to mind when I think of the lone star state.

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“Friday Black: Stories” by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

You are the strongest person you know. You can lift and carry a lot of weight and many burdens, because strength comes from within as well as from muscles. So what are you capable of doing when times get strange?

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Texas Border Troops' Future Unclear As Initial Task Nears Completion

The approximately 1,300 US troops on the Texas southern border are expected to finish their assigned task of reinforcing border crossing points, largely with concertina wire, in the coming days.

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Texas Education Board to Keep Hillary Clinton, Helen Keller in Curriculum

After more than 10 hours of discussion and public input, the Texas State Board of Education on Tuesday tentatively agreed to keep Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller in the state’s social studies curriculum.

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Black Texas College Student Has Police Called On Her by Professor, Prompting Investigation

A black student at the University of Texas at San Antonio had police called on her by a white professor after she had put her feet up on one of the classroom chairs, students and school officials said.

Ice Cube and LL Cool J Are Planning to Buy 22 Regional Sports TV Networks Worth Billions

Rap legends turned actors, Ice Cube and LL Cool J, are joining forces, this time not as musicians, but as part of a dynamic group of investors hoping to place a bid on 22 regional sports television networks that the U.S. Justice Dept is forcing Disney to sell after their previous $71 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox.

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New Funding Program Announced For Minority-Owned Small Businesses

The National Black Chamber of Commerce announces a new grant-funded program in collaboration with the Business Credit Literacy Initiative (BCLI), also a 501(c)(3) non-profit, to increase access to capital for its membership.

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Elon Musk's 'Teslaquila' Drink Faces Clash with Mexican Tequila Industry

Tesla Inc co-founder Elon Musk and Mexico’s tequila producers could be headed for a collision after the agave-based drink’s industry group opposed the flamboyant billionaire’s efforts to trademark an alcoholic drink dubbed “Teslaquila.”

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Busted! Police Give White Women A Free Pass On Wearing Hoodies But Kicked Out Black Teens

The police always deny that they have a racial double standard, but an experiment at a Tennessee mall tells a different story. A social media post from four white women on Saturday exposed the Memphis Police and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for racially profiling a group of African-American men, CBS News reported.

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African American Art Galleries and Museums to Support for Black Solidarity Day

As the anticipated International African American Museum gears up for a grand opening in 2020, we couldn’t help but find out what other black-centric museums and exhibits around the country are worth checking out right now.

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3 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

Want to give back this holiday season? There are many ways to get into the charitable spirit. And if you need some inspiration for how to go about benefitting those in your local and global community, consider the following ideas.

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Author Meltzer Features the First Latinx Icon in His New York Times Bestselling Series

Author and History Channel host Brad Meltzer features the first Latinx icon in his New York Times bestselling series titled Ordinary People Change the World, which highlights about a dozen historical figures and the personality traits kids can emulate if they aspire to live heroic lives.

Jordan Stars in Creed to Opening November 21

Director Steven Caple Jr., Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Dolph Lundgren, Florian "The Big Nasty" Munteanu, and Sylvester Stallone were on hand at AMC Lowes Lincoln Square for the world premiere of Creed II.