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Celebrating Women's History Month: Houston's Trailblazing Female Artists Shine Bright

BANF Highlights the Visionary Contributions of Stacey Allen, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura in Houston's Arts Scene

As Women's History Month unfolds, the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund (BANF) proudly directs the spotlight toward three remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on Houston's artistic landscape. Stacey Allen, Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, and Dr. Gabriela Baeza Ventura stand as luminaries, pushing boundaries, igniting creativity, and fostering innovation within their respective spheres. Recognizing their extraordinary achievements, BANF celebrates their unwavering dedication to amplifying diverse voices and shaping the cultural narrative of Houston.

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Congress demands MIT submit trove of documents in antisemitism probe

The Congressional committee investigating campus antisemitism sent a letter to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Friday seeking a wide range of documents on how the school is protecting Jewish students.

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Sheila Jackson Lee Secures Resounding Victory in Texas' Super Tuesday Showdown

In a remarkable display of political prowess, Sheila Jackson Lee, the enduring representative and senior member of the Texas Delegation, clinched a decisive 60% victory in the 18th Congressional District during this Super Tuesday's electric showdown.

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Nashville: Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead/5 others wounded, police say

One person was killed and at least five others were wounded in a shooting at a Nashville restaurant during Easter brunch celebrations Sunday afternoon and police say they are looking for a suspect who fled in an SUV.

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

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A Texas woman is suing the prosecutors who charged her with murder after her self-induced abortion

A woman in Texas is suing prosecutors and Starr County for more than $1 million after she was arrested and unlawfully charged with murder for an abortion she had in 2022.

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Screeners Available for PBS Docu-Series "Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution"

Series Shines Light on Disco’s Groovy Beginnings, Featuring The Village People’s Victor Willis, Labelle’s Nona Hendryx, The Trammps’ Earl Young, The Father of House Music, Marshall Jefferson, Scissor Sisters’ Ana Matronic and Jake Shears, Sylvester’s Jeanie Tracy, MNEK, Kim Petras, Jocelyn Brown, Jessie Ware, George McCrae, Dexter Wansel, Candi Staton, Anita Ward, David Morales, Honey Dijon, DJ Hollywood, Jamie Principle, Robert Williams, Ron Trent, and More