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Legal Double Standards Keep Us in Shackles

It's time we stop lying to ourselves. The lying has gone on much too long and every time the lie is repeated, we are all the worse for it.

Stop "Othering"

I wondered how long expressions of empathy would continue to be front and center in the minds of Americans following the hate-fueled multiple murders of Asian women in and near Atlanta, Georgia.

Bringing Everyone Together For Sister Act at Theatre Under the Stars

Alan H. Green has been part of several Broadway shows (among them: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Sister Act). And over the years he's been asked by Theatre Under the Stars to be part of one of their productions at the Hobby Center.

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Noted actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to keynote JSU’s annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon

American actress, singer, author, and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph will deliver the keynote when Jackson State University hosts its annual Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the Jackson Convention Complex in downtown Jackson.

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Teen artist's soon-to-be-releaed book already No. 1

In the South Bay, a teen artist who is known for his paintings of celebrities is days away from releasing his first book.

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Apple just killed the iPhone Lightning connector. What to do with your old chargers

At long last, Apple is killing its proprietary Lightning port in the iPhone 15 and embracing a charging cable that’s compatible with non-Apple products. That’s one less extra cord cluttering your nightstand. One less thing to forget when packing for a weekend getaway.

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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that raises the legal age for purchasing cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21.

Published on April 8, 2019

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India's shopkeepers took to the streets on Monday to protest Walmart's $16 billion takeover of Indian e-commerce leader Flipkart.

Published on July 2, 2018

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A Manhattan federal jury found that Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in the spring of 1996 and is liable for defamation. Mandatory Credit: …

Published on May 9, 2023

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Some retailers are testing a way to let customers use their cell phones to open locked shelves. Mandatory Credit: SDI Productions/E+/Getty Images

Published on January 29, 2024

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Manufacturers continue to make new varieties of plastics; today there are at least 16,000 different types, experts say. Mandatory Credit: FotografiaBasica/E+/Getty Images

Published on January 11, 2024

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Aging happens throughout our lives, including right from the very beginning. Mandatory Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs/E+/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Published on April 9, 2024

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Hamilton | Official Trailer | Disney+

Experience the original Broadway Production of Hamilton, streaming exclusively on Disney+ on July 3. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.

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Council Member Dwight Boykins Proposes Plan to Fund Pay Parity for and Prevent Layoffs

In October, Houston's City Controller Chris Brown placed the estimated cost to city government of Proposition B's passage at approximately $85 million annually. Today, Council Member Boykins will offer a viable solution to meet that cost while preserving jobs, in a way that best reflects the will of the voters who voted overwhelmingly in support of pay parity on November 6.

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Governor Abbott, TDEM Apply For FEMA Assistance Funds To Support Texas Food Banks

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Category B assistance funding to provide financial support to Texas' network of food banks. If approved, this funding will provide nearly $70 million for Texas' network of 21 food banks and will allow food banks to work with their supply chain networks to shore up supplies and provide more nutritional support to those in need.

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Texas Man Gets 50 Years for Stealing $1.2 Million Worth of Fajitas

A Texas man who plead guilty to stealing more than $1.2 million in fajitas while acting as a public servant has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Gilberto Escamilla, 53, was employed at the Darrel B. Hester Juvenile Detention Center in San Benito, Texas, until August 2017 — when it was discovered that he had been placing orders for fajitas using county funds and then selling them for his own profit since December 2008, according to Cameron County Court filings.

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Statement on HISD Takeover Matt Barnes for HISD District IV

Some may attempt to defend the HISD overall “B” ranking, but in my neighborhood, (District IV), 10 out of 16 elementary schools have received either a D or F rating for student achievement, and that is unacceptable.

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Jermaine Dupri Announces So So Def Festival 2023 On October 7-8

The live music festival will be held in Central Park in Atlanta, GA

In commemoration of So So Def’s 30th anniversary, GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, hip-hop artist, author, and DJ, Jermaine Dupri officially announced So So Def Festival, a celebration of hip-hop and R&B music.