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A group of employees at the controversial real-time crime alert startup, Citizen, voted in favor of forming a union.
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Downtown Houston 4th Of July Celebration Will Go Virtual Again In 2021
Houston Public Media reports Houstonians can view the fireworks live from nearby parks, but like last year, Mayor Sylvester Turner said the public will not be able to physically watch the live music acts downtown.
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Appeals court dismisses Ivanka Trump as co-defendant in civil fraud case against Donald Trump
A New York appeals court has dismissed Ivanka Trump as a co-defendant in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his children and the Trump Organization, according to a court order filed Tuesday.
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Janet Jackson Ignites Houston with Stellar Performance At AHF World AIDS Day Concert Pop Icon Delivers
International pop legend Janet Jack- son set the stage ablaze with a high-energy, full-length performance, captivating a sold-out audience at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) World AIDS Day Concert held at the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas last night. Launching into the evening with her 1997 anthem “Together Again,” Jackson paid homage to friends and fans affected by HIV/AIDS, sparking an evening of remembrance and solidarity.
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Former ‘The Bachelorette’ star announces she’s dating a woman
Former “The Bachelorette” star Gabby Windey may not have found love on the show, but she did find it in real life — with another woman.
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Checking the Narrative on Black Women's Leadership It's Not Only Time to Court Black Women's Votes, But Also Support Them As Candidates
In a recently published Rolling Stone article, recording artist Janelle Monae exposes a disconcerting, yet largely universal awareness shared by Black women seeking to exercise power: when we reveal ourselves to be human and inevitably imperfect, we are too often labeled unworthy and incapable of leading. It's why, Monáe says, she spent the better part of a decade masking herself behind the persona of an android named Cindi Mayweather.
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The Fall of the Sagging Pants Era Is Upon Us
For years, we've watched them waddle in front of us like tipsy penguins, hitching their flopping pants up as they shuffled along. Some saggers dropped their pants down just below their waist, giving us just a glimpse of their butt cheeks. Others went full-on sag, tying their pants mid-thigh, a sartorial maneuver that made them "look like they were pooping themselves while they walked," one critic observed.
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Snoopy’s Cools Audiences Off With Its Slapstick Style Humor
If you’re a fan of the Charlie Brown cartoons and you're looking for a good chuckle this summer then this is the perfect lighthearted musical for you. The World According to Snoopy features music and lyrics by Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady and is based on the book by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Warren Lockhart, Arthur Whitelaw and Michael L. Grace.
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More than 240 schools in US are named after a Confederate leader. About half serve majority Black or nonwhite students
Thousands of children across the US attend schools that bear the names of Confederate leaders who fought to preserve slavery and White supremacy in America.
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NBA Hall of Famer Steve Nash joins Brooklyn Nets as head coach
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is getting back on the court, but this time as a coach.
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Colin Kaepernick returns to Madden as a playable character for the first time since 2016
For the first time since Madden 17, Colin Kaepernick will be making his return to the virtual gridiron as a playable character in Madden 21.
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Flight Club, A London-based Concept, Debuts Immersive Bar and Restaurant in Houston Later This Year
Flight Club brings high-tech Social Darts™ to Regent Square for First Concept Based in Texas
Flight Club is proud to announce Houston as the third location of the immersive bar and restaurant concept. A British import which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts, Flight Club Houston is set to open in late 2021 and features semi-private game areas, eclectic bar program led by award-winning Peter Vestinos, and menu curated by acclaimed Chicago Chef Rich Gresh.
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Breaking the losing streak won’t be easy for the Rockets against the Cavs.
One thing we know for sure is. It has to end one day. Right? That is the only positive spin I can put on this current 11-game losing streak that the Houston Rockets are a part of.
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Sheriff's Office Arrests Multiple Suspects Involved in a Double Homicide in 2020
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives in partnership with members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force arrested multiple suspects involved in the murder of Devin Massey, 15, and Jonathan Massey, 17, which occurred in 2020.
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Women's History Month Re-Cap: Embracing Diversity Talk Show Honors Phenomenal Women In The Community On Radio Dabang 99.5 FM
In partnership with Radio Da Bang 99.5FM, Founder/Host Dr. Thelma Scott and Co-Host Attorney Leona Filis creates a remarkable platform for various non-profits, business professional, community advocates and beyond.
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Denzel Washington speaks publicly about Will Smith Oscar slap
Denzel Washington spoke publicly about his interaction with Will Smith on Oscar night and what happened after Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage.
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Houston Jazz Collective a Collaboration of Art and Music
Houston Jazz Collective is an organization that incorporates the genres of music and art featuring major talents to pay tribute to accomplished jazz musicians. Past events have included outstanding Houston-based jazz musicians such as Frank Lacy, Kirk Whalum, Billy Harper, Bob Dorough, and Chris Dave paying tribute to Arnet Cobb. In this year's events Shelly Carrol paying tribute to John Coltrane and supreme love. The Houston Jazz Collective combines performances with outreach programs “The Houston Center for After School Jazz Programs”. The program exposes youth to the arts through a jazz curriculum that educates giving them the understanding of jazz in the original form. Their vision is cultivating expanded minds as well as creating a lasting impression that will hopefully leave a beautiful culturally rich memory of jazz.
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Grammy Award-Winning Legend Anthony Hamilton Shares His Raw and Uncut Journey to Success in TV One’s UNCENSORED, This Sunday!
TV One’s original, autobiographical series UNCENSORED continues with singer, songwriter, actor, and producer Anthony Hamilton on Sunday, October 3rd at 10 PM ET/9C. This season, some of today's most notable personalities tell their story in their own words including acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield, singer and actress Raven-Symoné and more!
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Trump Organization could face criminal charges in New York as soon as next week
The Manhattan district attorney's office has informed lawyers for the Trump Organization that it could face criminal charges in connection with benefits it has provided to company employees, a Trump attorney confirmed Friday.
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El Paso shooting suspect charged with capital murder in anti-immigrant massacre
The 21-year-old white supremacist suspected of killing at least 20 people and injured 26 others at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas wanted to stop a "Hispanic invasion of Texas," according to a political document police believe he wrote.
