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Constable Majors Leads Dedication of Street Naming in Honor of The Late Constable Ruben Davis
Constable Gary Majors, appointed unanimously by Commissioners Court to succeed the late Fort Bend Constable Ruben Davis, led the renaming dedication of the street in front of the east Fort Bend Annex to Ruben Davis Drive. With freezing temperatures and tears coming from his eyes, Majors was joined by hundreds Saturday, January 7th to remember his mentor.
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Rice engineering students convert old truck into an electrical vehicle
Four teams of Rice University engineering students converted a 1997 Chevy P30 delivery van into a fully electric vehicle in less than a year, using a combination of parts scavenged from out-of-use vehicles, custom-built elements and off-the-shelf items.
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Black Author's Book About Foster Care Endorsed by U.S. Presidential Inaugural Rabbi
Children’s book, Forgotten Baby, for readers ages 8 and up, follows the journey of a 16-year-old girl named Mytaé dealing with the hardship of losing her mother at a young age and entering into foster care. Forgotten Baby provides true-to-life insight into the struggles that children and teenagers face while growing up without their biological parents.
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Tamar Braxton Talks About Her Husband’s Dramatic Weight Loss
Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert made their press rounds this week to promote the new season of We tv’s Braxton Family Values. The couple, who have been married for eight years, talked about the most recent change in their marriage: Vince’s dramatic weight loss.
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Daycare Workers Accused of Ripping Toddler’s Braid From Her Head
The parents of Ariana Reddick, a 3-year old girl from Illinois, are outraged after a daycare worker allegedly pulled a braid from their daughter, ripping it from her head. They have since filed a police report against the center and talked to the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.
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Houston Teen Lives Out Her Dreams With Lizzo at the Grammy’s
What were you doing at 17? Certainly not dancing on the stage at the Grammy’s for one of today’s hottest stars. That was the reality for a Sugar Land teen this past Sunday at the 62nd Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, CA. Now she is trying to climb down from the cloud she has been floating on ever since her big moment. One day she is an average teen chasing her dreams and the next she is living them.
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A Fresh Tailgate Menu
Quick and tasty ideas for game day
Take your tailgating game to new heights this season with fresh dishes that are easy to make and serve, whether your tailgating tradition takes place at the game or at home.
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The Democrats, President Biden and the Black Vote
While President Biden appears to be the only hope for America. As we know this nation, it does not follow that many who understand this crisis could and will engage in not voting this November out of the feeling that there is no real choice given Biden and Trump on the ballot.
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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacobe Williams, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard USS Gerald R. Ford, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Warm Up with Comfort Foods
Enjoying warm comfort foods during winter months can serve as an exceptional way to defeat that icy chill. As the frost sets in and winds howl, nothing beats the comforting taste of delicious foods like Roasted Sonoma Chicken with Wild Rice and Carrot Butter, Beef and Potato Tzimmes, or Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread Pudding.
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Empowering Black Maternal Health: Carol's Daughter's Love Delivered Initiative Enters Year 4 with Renewed Vigor
Carol's Daughter proudly marks the fourth anniversary of its pioneering Black Maternal Health Initiative, Love Delivered. This transformative initiative, aimed at addressing the pressing issues surrounding Black maternal health, continues to make significant strides in empowering, supporting, and equipping Black birthing individuals and communities across the nation through impactful programs and strategic partnerships.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Meets With Representatives From Industry and Small and Minority Businesses
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and past 1st Vice Chair, released the following statement about the CBCF Executive Economic Summit taking place in Chicago:
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What Do You Call a Beyonce Statue Made of Cheese? Brie-Once, Obvi
Joining the ranks of iconic works of art such as the Mona Lisa and The Creation of Adam is a new masterpiece simply known as Brie-Oncé.
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Starbucks Is Coming To The Home Of The Espresso
Starbucks boss Howard Schultz dreamed up the idea of starting a coffeehouse chain during a trip to Milan in 1983.
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Motown Museum Receives $500,000 Donation From Hudson-Webber Foundation for Expansion
The vision of an expanded space for the world famous Motown Museum is closer to fruition with the donation of $500,000 from the Hudson-Webber Foundation, Business Insider reported.
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Colton Underwood filming unscripted series for Netflix
Colton Underwood is returning to reality TV -- but this time on Netflix. The former "Bachelor" star, who for the first time on Wednesday publicly revealed he is gay, is currently in production on an unscripted series for the streaming service, according to a source with knowledge of the project.
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Black Women in Media Celebrates Juneteenth in the Hamptons
BWIM’s Juneteenth: Celebration of Liberation will include: Black Tasting Experience, Awards Ceremony, Live Entertainment, and so much more!
On Sunday, June 19th Black Women in Media will host this year's Juneteenth celebration in Long Island, NY. Over 200 guests will join BWIM for an exclusive celebration which includes luxury charter transportation to and from the Hamptons, a red carpet experience, cocktails, and a tour of the Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) which highlights the awe-inspiring and powerful Black history in the Hamptons.
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Trailer and Poster for "Vacation Friends" Starring John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji, and Meredith Hagner, Available Now
The trailer and poster are available now for 20th Century Studios’ “Vacation Friends,” debuting August 27 streaming globally as a Hulu Original in the U.S. and a Star Original on Star on Disney+ in select international markets. The film stars John Cena (“F9,” “The Suicide Squad”), Lil Rel Howery(“Get Out,” “Judas and the Black Messiah”), Yvonne Orji(“Insecure,” “Night School”), Meredith Hagner (“Search Party,” “Palm Springs”), Robert Wisdom (“The Alienist,” “Ballers”), Andrew Bachelor (“The Babysitter,” “Holidate”) and Lynn Whitfield (“Greenleaf,” “Madea’s Family Reunion”). “Vacation Friends” is 20th Century Studios’ first film to have a global release on the Hulu and Disney+ streaming platforms.
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OWN's All Rise Returns for It's Final Season!
All Rise’s court is back in session on the OWN Network, but not everyone is at work following the violence that broke out in the last show of the previous season.
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A unique website gives fine artists and art lovers the opportunity to help families in desperate need
PostandPaint.com is a win for artists, homeowners and most importantly for the needy
The worldwide pandemic has changed our lives. “I felt badly for the many artists who abruptly lost their sales venues,” says business owner Robin Kocina, whose husband Lonny is an artist as well as her business partner. As a nonprofit board member, Kocina is also keenly aware that charitable organizations around the world are pleading for funds. Meanwhile, she observed that Americans have become more focused on home and making memories with family, a trend she wants to nurture and support.
