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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum seriously considering bid for 2024 GOP presidential nod

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is seriously mulling a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, a source with knowledge of his plans told CNN.

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What happens if America can no longer pay its bills?

Treasury Secretary warns the nation is running out of credit and cash

For much of Black America, having adequate cash to cover monthly bills or small business overhead has historically been an ongoing challenge. But over the coming days, the nation’s coffers could also lack adequate cash and credit to cover its bills.

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A Black Life: Daniel Penny's Marine Training Taught Him That Jordan Neely Would Die

The recent death of a New York homeless person, Jordan Neely, is not merely a reflection of two individuals caught in a Shakespearian tragedy - one, the victim, Mr. Neely and the other, Daniel Penny, the perpetrator of the crime. Rather, this incident is a microcosmic reflection of many White Americans’ view of Black lives. The “Black Lives Matter” slogan was prompted by the realization that George Floyd’s horrific death by a White policeman was a stark representation of many Americans subconscious lack of value for the life of a Black American.

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Congressman Al Green Together with Texas Children’s Hospital Met to Discuss Emergency Life and Death Issue Related to Hernandez Family

On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 3:00 PM CT, Congressman Al Green and Texas Children's Hospital hosted the Hernandez Family to discuss the life and death issues surrounding Eduardo Hernandez, an undocumented 14-year-old immigrant, who was brought here by his mother at the age of 3 years and has recently received a 14-day deportation order.

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University of Houston Alum Reflects on Guggenheim Fellowship

Houston Artist Jamal Cyrus Highlights Black American History

Jamal Cyrus, a Houston-based artist and University of Houston alum, was recently awarded a 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship in the category of Fine Arts. A total of 171 scientists, writers, scholars and artists were honored across 48 fields and chosen from nearly 2,500 applicants for their promise of enriching the lives of fellow human beings through their research and work.

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Commissioner Lesley Briones Appoints Dr. Cody Pyke to Harris Health System Board of Trustees

Dr. Pyke becomes the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual in the board’s history

In a unanimous vote, Harris County Commissioners Court made history as it approved Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones’ nominee, Dr. Cody Pyke (she/they), to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees. Dr. Pyke is the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual to serve on the nine-member board, which oversees a $2.3 billion, fully integrated healthcare system that includes community health centers, same-day clinics, multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center and dialysis center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals in Harris County.

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Commissioner Ellis Applauds Expansion of Holistic Assistance Response Team, a Behavioral Health First Responder Program that Exceeded Year 1 Goals and Freed Up Over 1,500 Deputy Hours

Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted to expand the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART), a program that was piloted last year by Harris County Public Health in collaboration with the Harris County Sherriff’s Office (HCSO).

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Houston Woman Who Killed 5-Year-Old Boy Sentenced to 52 Years in Prison

The Houston woman who killed 5-year-old Samuel Olson in 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to 52 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection Welcomes Culinary Icons to Aspen for the Third Annual Epicurean Passport Weekend

Aspen’s Landmark Property to Host Exclusive Lounges, Intimate Dinners and Culinary Experiences with World-Renowned Vintners, Mixologists and Chefs

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, the region’s most storied property, established as the social hub of Aspen since its opening in 1889, will once again host gastronomic events and partnerships for its third annual Epicurean Passport Weekend.

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Shoulder Baring Tops by AS by DF

Summer is here and the weather has warmed up! Time to bare those shoulders and soak up the sun! AS by DF, the industry innovator that has taken the recycled leather industry by storm, offers a micro collection of sleeveless and single sleeved tops that easily blend into your summer wardrobe selects. Silks, lightweight lambskin recycled leather, luxe jersey crepe and power stretch pontes that will keep you looking and feeling cool!

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Duvin Design Unveils First Kids Line

“It’s All Smiles”

Duvin Design Co., the Official Uniform of People Who Hate Uniforms, is pleased to announce the release of the first ever Duvin Kids collection. Titled "It's All Smiles," this exciting new extension of the brand is set to make a splash this summer with vibrant colors, playful patterns, and utmost comfort.

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Branding Expert and Mega Influencer Nathalie Nicole Celebrates Powerful Women With Her Second Stop of her For Every Woman Tour in Houston, TX

Second tour stop in Houston with an intimate networking experience filled with conversation, connection, and most importantly, great vibes.

Women Who Boss Network celebrate women, build relationships, and gain knowledge! The ticketed event will have one on one chat with high level speakers, and an engaging panel discussion with women who will be sharing intimate details about womanhood.

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Student entrepreneurs can start their first lemonade stand with learning app offered by Empowered and Lemonade Day

My Lemonade Day app offers tools for kids starting a lemonade stand business

This spring and summer, kids can learn to manage their own lemonade business from start to finish with help from Lemonade Day and Empowered, two organizations focused on experiential, real-world learning through an individualized approach to all students.

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'Queen Cleopatra' actress Adele James talks 'blackwashing'

Adele James is addressing a colorism controversy over a Netflix docuseries in which she stars as Cleopatra. "Queen Cleopatra," which is executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, portrays the ruler of Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt as a woman of color.

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SUPERCHARGED History Is Made As Two New Dormitories Are Named After Black & Latino Donors For The First Time in Princeton University's 275-Year History.

The Two New Dormitories were Named After Kwanza Jones, Princeton '93, Artist And CEO of SUPERCHARGED, and José E. Feliciano, Princeton '94, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Clearlake Capital.

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Top Female Motivational Speaker Gaby Natale Delivered Commencement Keynote for 7,500 Graduates

Triple Emmy Award-winning journalist, leadership speaker and bestselling author Gaby Natale delivered a rousing keynote address in Tampa, Florida during UMA's commencement ceremony. Natale's empowering message instilled students launching a new career to focus on the opportunity to break barriers and redefine what is possible.

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Military prowess provides neither peace nor strength

“Peace through strength” is the lodestar, the guiding assumption, of United States policy since World War II. America maintains by far the strongest military force in the world. We literally police the world. But in the current world, we are discovering that military prowess provides neither peace nor strength. We have the smartest bombs in the world, but our children rank only 22nd in educational achievement. We need to think again about the true sources of peace and strength.

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This 1960s trailblazer of erotic pop art died just as she was finding fame

Throughout Evelyne Axell’s short but radical career, the Belgian artist revered the female body in psychedelic hues rendered in gleaming enamel. Nude women recline in acid green or cerulean blue fields under open skies; in one portrait, bodies and landscape become indistinguishable, with rings of colors forming the volume of a perm and tufts of grass the pubic hair.

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Celtics super fan turns basement into place to be on game day

Some of Boston sports' biggest fans rarely sit in the stands and watch a game in person. Take, for example, John Carbone of Norwood.

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Holger Rune beats Novak Djokovic in rainy Italian Open quarterfinal clash

Novak Djokovic’s preparations for the French Open took another blow on Wednesday as the world No. 1 was beaten by Holger Rune in the Italian Open quarterfinals.

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