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Dol Miles, Self-taught Pastry Chef in Alabama, Ranked Best in Nation by James Beard Foundation

It’s just before 2 p.m., the end of a workday that began at 5:30 a.m. for Dolester Miles, a self-taught pastry chef who, in May, was named the best in the nation by the James Beard Foundation. Wearing a spotless white bib apron over an equally spotless chef coat, with sleeves neatly rolled above her elbows, she stands in the compact kitchen of Bottega restaurant, deftly smoothing a thin layer of whipped cream frosting on a towering, three-layer coconut pecan cake.

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Researchers Publish Findings on Study of How Living Conditions Affect Black Kidney Patients

Kidney Patients Team examines 10 years of data on about 6,000 patients that suggests inequalities play a role

A team of five researchers published a new study in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases(AJKD) that suggests kidney health for black patients may depend on where they live.

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Black Women In Politics Database Could Help More Black Women Get Elected In 2018

After one of the most contentious Senate races in recent memory, Democrat Doug Jones defeated opponent Roy Moore, who was accused of sexual misconduct by nine women, in Alabama’s special election in December. Black women were the ones to make it happen.

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COVID-19 numbers increase in Houston region as vaccine immunity wanes, fatigue in precautions

Health officials have pointed to waning vaccine immunity throughout Harris County as a reason for the surge.

The number of COVID-19 patients in Harris County hospitals continues to increase since the holidays.

'Where Do We GO From Here?' Social Justice Panel Tackles Redistricting, Voting Rights, and Affirmative Action During Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 91st Southern Regional Convention

Since 2016, the former U.S. President’s “Make America Great Again” campaign and political platform has unearthed many of the demons of racial division, acrimony, and the public pronouncement of white supremacy that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has always fought against. Now, in the wake of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection, voter suppression legislation in many states, blatant redistricting attempts to dilute minority voting strength, as well as the distractive arguments of Critical Race Theory to inflame centrists and the political right wing, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in a higher education affirmative action case.

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New Book Named a Finalist in the Texas Institute of Letters Award

The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) announced Jasminne Mendez’s new young adult memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, is a finalist for its 2023 Jean Flynn Award for Best Young Adult Book.

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NAREB LAUNCHES 60-CITY BUILDING BLACK WEALTH TOUR WITH 10/7 EVENT IN HOUSTON TO BRING CRITICAL INFORMATION TO COMMUNITIES

The The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NA- REB) holds its initial Building Black Wealth Tour event in Houston on Saturday, October 7, kicking off activities in more than 60 cities nationwide. The events, which include festive activities for youths, will empower Black communities with steps towards homeownership, property investment, starting a business, and other wealth- building opportunities.

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Taking on the Symptom that is Gun Violence and the Disease Behind It

We’ve had more mass shootings this year than we’ve had days this year.

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Unveiling the Health Disparities Faced by Black Americans: A Call to Action

The journey to good health is not always a level playing field, and for Black Americans, it often begins with a stark disadvantage. A growing body of research reveals a concerning trend: Black individuals experience a shorter life span compared to their White counterparts. In a nation where health should be a universal right, the discrepancies are glaring. Let's delve into the factors contributing to these disparities and consider the urgent need for collective action.

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The Case for Mixed-Race Relationships

What is race? That four letter word that has plagued American culture since its inception, as it turns out, may not even be real, but rather a political and financial ruse used to manipulate and separate people.

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Black Wealth 2020 Adds HBCUs to Its Economic Empowerment Agenda

The catalyst for Black wealth also applauds Robert Smith's gift to Morehouse Graduates

The short-term economic impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is $15 billion - rivaling corporations such as Bank of America in its more than 177,000 employees.

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Only 1% of US wineries are Black-owned. These entrepreneurs want to change that

As hotel staff lowered the shades, signaling the beginning of the “Black on Black” dinner, guests seated in Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome seemed to take a collective breath — preparing for a joyful and emotional four-hour celebration of the wine industry’s most influential Black leaders.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on Resignation of Director of Office of Government Ethics

Jackson Lee: “Director Shaub’s resignation marks a sad and disturbing development that calls into question the integrity of our Government at a time when so many questions have been raised.”

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Inciting Violence Is Never A Joke

Jackson Lee: “Inciting violence is never a joke or funny, and the President’s remarks to members of law enforcement encouraging them to mistreat individuals in their care has offended most of the audience.”

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We Need to Protect Our Right to Vote

Cristóbal J. Alex, President of Latino Victory Fund issued the following statement in response to Trump’s signing of an executive order that would roll back voting protections for people of color all across the country:

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Melania Trump Announces Inaugural Foreign Trip as First Lady of the United States

Mrs. Melania Trump is pleased to announce some of the stops on her first foreign trip as First Lady of the United States of America.

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Michelle Obama To Be A Guest On Fox’s ‘Masterchef Junior’

Michelle Obama has at least one gig lined up after her two-term run as First Lady.

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WWE Debuts New PUMA Collection For Wrestlemania 33

Limited edition WWE x PUMA Clydes unveiled.

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Men Steal From A City Gear In Smash-And-Grab

Police are looking for the suspects who stole merchandise during a smash-and-grab of a City Gear store in southeast Houston early Saturday morning.