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Beauty & the Barber “A Baller’s Ball”

Sunday, January 28, 2018 will be a night to party & acknowledgment contributions that Houston’s Beauty Fashion Industry has made (is making) to the Hurricane Harvey Relief & to the countless endeavors that are done to assist Beauty Colleagues & Beyond.The Beauty & the Barber Ball—Beauty Community Service Awards is our way of expressing gratitude and support to some of these impactful community campaigns.

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“We’re Going to Need More Wine” by Gabrielle Union

Here’s to us. A toast to our years together, our friendships, things we’ve done and laughs we’ve had. Here’s to us – together forever. We need to do this more often. We need to stay in touch. As author Gabrielle Union says, “We’re Going to Need More Wine.” When she was still a small child, Gabrielle Union knew how life kept score.

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Would You Want Your Daughter to Date A Man Like You?

Today, I read one of the best written articles I’ve read all year in the Washington Post. It was about ex NFL player Larry Johnson and his struggles since retiring from football. The main thing I got from the article was something he said when he was talking about his daughter. I’m paraphrasing but it went, “When I found out I was having a daughter I knew God had a sense of humor. With all the bad things I’ve done to women he gave me a daughter in hopes that I raise her to never want to date a man like me.”

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Ride Into 2018 with the New Toyota Camry SE

Millions took to the road this holiday season. In fact, this year was the highest travel on record with an estimated 107.3 million traveling via four-wheels according to AAA. As America’s most popular sedan, the Toyota Camry is one of choice for families, especially on long road trips. They love it for its reliability, safety, and comfort. In 2018, drivers will love it for one more thing, its style.

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3 Tips for Cooking Up a Healthy New Year

After a holiday season filled with indulgent food and limited time for exercise, there’s no time like the New Year to adopt some new, healthy habits.

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Panama City Beach, FL: A Year Round Friendly Destination

Nestled in the panhandle of the great state of Florida is a nations gem that is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful destinations that America offers. Welcome to the Real Fun Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida! Known as a waterfront town and vacation destination, Panama City Beach (also known as PCB) boasts miles of white-sand beaches with crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, world renowned cuisine and southern hospitality unlike any other. Whether you are visiting St. Andrews State Park, one of 2 protected nature preserves nearby, shopping at the Pier Park outdoor shopping mall or enjoying an array of water activities; anyone can enjoy countless excursions in Panama City Beach. Join me as I #VisitPCB!

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Living Naturally In a Chemical World for Better Health

Taking care of our bodies naturally is not becoming a trend, but it is instead evolving into a necessity as studies are linking more diseases to chemical-containing products that we use every day. Psyche Terry, CEO and founder of intimate apparel and natural skin and hair care company, UI Global Brands, understands this and is making sure her growing clientele is able to purchase dependable products that suit their natural lifestyle.

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First Black Woman to Run for Texas’s 14th Congressional District

As a native Houstonian Adrienne Bell always knew she wanted to give back to her community and has devoted her life to making strides to doing so. As an education and health advocate, Bell hopes to use this platform to bring awareness and get the conversation going on these two major topics while representing the Democratic party as she joins the race for U.S Congress TX-14.

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New Year's Eve 2017: Celebrating 2018 In Houston

Check out town-by-town listings below of New Year's celebrations and events for 2017 in and near Houston. If you want to go out.

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Biney is First Black Woman On US Olympic Speedskating Team

This month, Ghana-born teen Maame Biney qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team after finishing first in the women's 500-meter trial in Kearns, Utah. At age 17, she is the youngest speedskater on the U.S.

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7 Tips for Managing Diabetes

Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially for those living with diabetes. Everyone can have conflicts finding the right balance of partaking in healthy habits, such as exercise, eating well and even keeping your teeth and gums clean. From stress to self-care, life can be up and down when you’re living with diabetes.

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Bah Humbug: Texans Lose On Christmas Day to the Pittsburg Steelers

Naughty or Nice? That is the question every child is asked before they name a million and one gifts they want for Christmas. Well, the Houston Texans must have been naughty because they didn’t get the present they so desired from Saint Nick, a victory. The Texans lost to the potential AFC representatives in Super Bowl 52, Pittsburg Steelers 34-6 to fall to 4-11 for the season.

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Do you know an Unsung Hero?

Who are the Unsung in the Greater Houston Area?

In honor of the outstanding achievements of Unsung Heroes in the African American community, Ford Motor Company is launching a search for Unsung Heroes in the Greater Houston Area.

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Texas Population Grew to 28.3 Million in 2017

After gaining almost 400,000 new residents in one year, Texas is now home to 28.3 million people. New estimates by the Census Bureau show Texas crossed that population threshold between July 2016 and July 2017 following years of steady growth since the 2010 Census when the state’s population topped off at 25.1 million.

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Restaurant Owner Giving $500,000 to African American Museum

A woman who started out as a grill worker and now owns multiple restaurants is pledging $500,000 for the International African American Museum that's being developed in Charleston.

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Texas ‘Dreamers’ Will Keep Pressuring Lawmakers in 2018

Texas ‘dreamers’ expressed their disappointment that the U.S. Congress will start its winter recess without addressing the situation of beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, but they vowed to keep pressuring lawmakers in 2018 and demanding they provide a solution for their uncertain future in America.

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Houston Surpasses Milestone In Fight Against Homelessness

Mayor Sylvester Turner, staff and The Way Home announced that the goal to house 500 chronically homeless individuals in six months in the Houston area has been surpassed.

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Toys "R" Us Isn't Closing Stores

This should be the most wonderful time of the year for Toys "R" Us.

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The White House Is Bracing for 2018 Challenges

Fresh off a successful push on tax reform, Republicans and the White House are beginning to brace for a challenging midterm election cycle next year — with some White House allies concerned the President and the party aren't ready for the political trials ahead.

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Lee Thinks Houston Airplane Incident Was Racial

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said she thinks the reaction of a passenger who accused United Airlines of giving away her first-class seat to the Democratic lawmaker was race-related. Jackson Lee released a statement on Twitter after a woman claimed the airline gave away her seat to the congresswoman on her flight from Houston to Washington.