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Who is Cardi B?
To borrow a word that Cardi B is now somewhat famous for, she's looking to be a part of the music industry "forever." The rapper is off to a pretty good start.
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Hip-hop Stars Slam Trump Amid Anthem Firestorm
Hip-hop artists -- from Diddy to Killer Mike -- rallied behind Colin Kaepernick and other athletes this week after President Donald Trump urged owners of the NFL to fire the "sons of bitches" who protest the National Anthem on the field.
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These Are the NFL Players Protesting Today Amid Trump Criticism
Rather than taking a knee, most NFL players opted for a show of unity Sunday, locking arms ahead of their games amid criticism from President Trump who slammed players opting to protest during the national anthem.
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Tensions in St. Louis: How Did We Get Here?
Since white ex-St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was acquitted Friday in the 2011 fatal shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith, a 24-year-old black man, demonstrators have taken to the streets every night. Largely peaceful in the daytime and sometimes turning violent after dark, the protests have reignited the national conversation over race, police conduct and the use of the deadly force.
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How the Iconic 'Whose streets? Our streets!' Chant Has Been Co-opted
As peaceful protests gave way to violence in St. Louis over the weekend, a group of police officers were heard repeating a familiar chant. Whose streets? Our streets! Whose streets? Our streets!
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5 Things for September 18: UN, St. Louis, Hurricane Maria, Emmys
Happy Monday morning. It may get really awkward at the UN this week. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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SBA to Open Business Recovery Centers in Beaumont and Missouri City to Help Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Texas Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center Network today announced the opening of SBA Business Recovery Centers in Beaumont and Missouri City on Friday, Sept. 15 to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The centers will open as indicated below.
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Congress Week Ahead: Disaster Relief, Defense Spending Bill
Lawmakers scrambled out of Washington last week ahead of Hurricane Irma's landfall in Florida -- but not before passing billions in emergency funding for FEMA to help the agency respond to Irma and Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas and Louisiana last month.
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Measuring Stick: Houston Texans vs New England Patriots
The Houston Texans will take on Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots in their second preseason game. It will be a good test for the Texans as the Patriots have set the bar for excellence in the National Football League. Hopefully, some of that will rub off on Houston as they get a chance to witness first-hand how a champion prepares for the season.
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The Ensemble Theatre Annual Black Tie Gala: “Live It! Love It! Celebrate!”
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates the Grand Finale of its 4oth Anniversary at the 2017 Annual Black Tie Gala: Live It! Love It! Celebrate! This event is held to honor the artists, companies, organizations, and individuals whose unparalleled support enables The Ensemble Theatre to be one of Houston’s most esteemed cultural institutional treasures.
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FLAMBEAU FEST General Admission Two-Day Tickets Now Available for the Inaugural Country and Classic Rock Festival
Flambeau Fest 2017 General Admission two-day tickets are available, along VIP and Platinum packages for opening weekend. The inaugural Flambeau Fest, which recently announced its superstar line-up of Sam Hunt, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice, Blackberry Smoke, Jacob Davis, and more, is taking place on the Ascension Fields at Lamar Dixon outside Baton Rouge, LA on October 7 and 8, 2017. Two-day tickets are available for $149. Two-day VIP packages are also available at $319 (VIP) and $679 (VIP Platinum). For tickets, head over to FlambeauFest.com.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Passing of Former Texas Governor Mark White
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken over the passing of my dear friend, former Texas Governor Mark White, and offer my most sincere prayers and condolences to his wife Linda and the rest of their family.”
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LL Cool J to Become Kennedy Center’s First Hip-Hop Honoree
Thirty years after becoming rap’s first sex symbol, LL Cool J will be the first hip-hop artist to receive Kennedy Center Honors in its 40-year history.
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R&B Crooner Tay Bell’s “2 Dozen Roses” Available Now on Tidal, Apple Music, Spotify and More
Singer and songwriter Tay Bell is R&B’s rising star. Though, Bell has already had success penning for artists such as Ashanti, Mario, Jamie Foxx and more, he is ready to reveal himself to the world as a solo artist. Tay’s latest EP Chivalry Sessions has been a major success. The EP was released earlier this year and has resulted in over 4,000 downloads and performances throughout the country.
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The Future of Health Care Is Anyone's Guess
The future of the Affordable Care Act is more uncertain than ever. Over the weekend, Republicans were still reeling from their monumental loss after their plans to overhaul Obamacare were dashed in dramatic fashion.
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Kendrick Lamar Leads With the Most MTV VMA Nominations
MTV announced the nominations for the 2017 Video Music Awards on Tuesday via Instagram, and rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with the most nominations for his video "Humble."
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BET Awards 2017: Biggest Moments From the Show
The four-hour award show was hosted by comedian Leslie Jones, who kept the laughs coming. The evening featured performances by Bruno Mars, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and DJ Khaled.
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Airport Minority Advisory Council 2017 Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Houston Airport System hosted the Airport Minority Advisory Council …
