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"Nine Days: The Race to Save Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Win the 1960 Election" by Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick c.2021, Farrar, Straus …
Published on January 11, 2021
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How Atlanta rappers helped flip the White House
Welcome to Atlanta, where the players politic. Anger, fear, new voters, PAC money, minority turnout -- these are often credited with shaping elections. What you don't tend to hear is that rappers in hip-hop's modern mecca educated voters and got them to the polls to help bounce an incumbent out of the White House.
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McConnell chokes up in emotional tribute to retiring Tennessee senator
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell choked up on the Senate floor Wednesday as he remembered his decades long friendship with the retiring Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander, a rare moment of raw emotion from the usually stoic Republican leader.
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Partners with Heart & Soul Outreach Ministries to serve food and provide toiletries for over 100 homeless attendees during an outdoor service on Nov. 29th
Blessties USA and the HOODIES4HEALING foundation is partnering with Heart & Soul Outreach Ministries to host a fundraising service for the homeless on Sunday, November 29th from 9 am to 12 noon. Evangelists Wayne and Andrea Ormond will be delivering an inspirational sermon for this outside event that will be held right behind Minute Maid Park in the parking lot across from the Star of Hope in downtown (2320 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77003).
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Republicans are speeding toward confirmation -- even without a nominee
Senate Republicans, in less than 72 hours, have put themselves on the path to confirm a nominee to dramatically shift the balance of power in the US Supreme Court. And they very well may do it before the November 3 election.
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Lil Nas X says he's written the 'best kids book of all time'
Lil Nas X is on the road to becoming a published author. The Atlanta-based rapper, whose song "Old Town Road" is the longest-running No. 1 song in history, has written a children's book called "C is for Country." It's due out early next year, he announced on Twitter last week.
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A Legend in The Making
The great debate on who is the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time) when it comes to the NBA players usually comes down to two of the best to have ever set foot on the hardwood. Retired Hall of Fame shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan or future first ballot Hall of Fame forward LeBron James who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Sports fans go back and forth with different stats, attributes, and characteristics on who is the best and depending on the day, the top spot changes consistently.
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H-E-B deploys Mobile Kitchen to SE Texas, sends aid to Louisiana food banks
H-E-B disaster response teams have mobilized to provide food, water, and other means of support to those in need
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Lamar High School blends the old and new as construction nears completion
For Principal Rita Graves, it is impossible for her to pick a favorite part of the construction project at Lamar High School.
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2020 NFL Season Begins With Kickoff Weekend
The NFL returns this week and it’s time to get back to football. Kickoff Weekend signals the start of a 256-game journey, one that promises hope for each of the league’s 32 teams as they set their sights on Super Bowl LV, which will be played on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The 101st season of NFL play kicks off on Thursday night (NBC, 8:20 PM ET) as the Super Bowl champion KANSAS CITY CHIEFS host the HOUSTON TEXANS at Arrowhead Stadium in a rematch of the 2019 AFC Divisional Playoffs.
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Houston Galveston Institute to Provide Free Counseling Services at 37 Schools in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
The Houston Galveston Institute (HGI Counseling) will provide free counseling services to students and families at 37 Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD)
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Joya T. Hayes Takes Office As South Central Regional Director for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has always been an organization that of times of crisis, the members respond by stepping up, serving, and continuing the business at hand. The global pandemic of COVID-19 might have delayed their efforts but did not stop them. Treading in uncharted waters, the sorority used its virtual platforms to hold the first virtual election where Joya T. Hayes was declared the South Central Regional Director and installed into office at the 69th international convention of the 112-year-old organization. Hayes now leads 10,000+ members in more than 120 undergraduate and graduate chapters in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas in the second largest region of the sorority.
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Delay the election? That's not what we do here
On the one hand, this is banana republic stuff, that a President, who the evidence suggests is losing his bid for reelection, would suggest delaying the election, as Donald Trump did Thursday morning.
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'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' cast reunite for 10th anniversary table read
A star-studded table read was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World."
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Black mural artists are adding face masks to their street art in a grassroots PSA to fight the coronavirus
Colorful street murals have adorned an intersection in Atlanta's West End neighborhood for years. One depicts an ethereal vision of Martin Luther King Jr. floating on his side, the other of former NFL quarterback and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick plucking arrows from his football jersey.
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Beyoncé Film “Black Is King” to Debut on Disney+ on July 31 (WATCH TRAILER)
Queen Bey’s “Black Parade” continues. And heading into July, she brings us the King.
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Black Is King
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of The Lion King for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns. The film was in production for one year with a cast and crew that represent diversity and connectivity. The film is based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift,” released last year in conjunction with the Disney pic, and stars the album’s featured artists and some special guest appearances. The album features Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, 070 Shake, Tierra Whack, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter and Jessie Reyez, as well as African artists including Wizkid, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Yemi Alade, Busiswa and Salatiel. (Photo credit: Travis Matthews)
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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Six Texas Counties Following Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for six Texas counties as a result of severe weather sustained across the Lone Star State last week. The Governor has authorized the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions to aid in response efforts.
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Black Fret donates $25,000 to HAAM + accelerates release of $250,000 in grants in response to COVID-19
Austin-based music nonprofit pays Austin and Seattle bands $24,000 for performances the week of March 15 and accelerates the release of $250,000 in grants
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Help Sustain Beauty and Grooming Services Providers On The World's Largest Tip Day
A group of Chicago business owners has come together to launch a way for people to provide financial support and show their appreciation for their beauty and grooming services providers with The World's Largest Tip Day on Friday, May 1. The day is focused on generating much-needed assistance for barbers, hair stylists, nail technicians, aestheticians and other providers, while encouraging consumers to stay home and stay safe, even as some barber shops, hair salons and spas are scheduled to reopen.
