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Nicki Minaj's Ex Safaree Samuels Addresses Remy Ma's "shETHER"

Safaree says he doesn't know what Nicki Minaj can say to Remy Ma in the aftermath of "shETHER."

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I Am Not Your Negro: A Time Capsule Into the Past And the Future

The set up for Raoul Peck’s “I Am Not Your Negro” is reflective of the times. Baldwin, one of Black America’s foremost voices on race relations in the 1960s to the point he’s been lionized for all time is made to feel as if he’s speaking for the current. No less than five minutes into Peck’s film are we shown various scenes of anguish and protest from Ferguson, Missouri. It’s the film’s biggest allegory that Baldwin’s work, even when originally framed around the deaths of three of his friends can be echoed for all time.

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Halle Berry And Samuel L. Jackson Join Oscar Presenters

Halle Berry and Samuel L. Jackson have been added to the list of presenters for the 89th annual Academy Awards later this month.Berry won the best actress Oscar for her role in Monster’s Ball while Jackson earned a best supporting actor nod for his role in Pulp Fiction.

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The City of Houston and Houston Community College Partner on Executive Education Program

Build Up Houston 2017 Class

Twelve small business owners will participate in the 2017 Class of Build Up Houston. Now in its 3rd year, Build Up Houston is the city’s executive education program that supports construction companies currently operating and doing business in the City of Houston. The program utilizes Interise’s award-winning StreetWise 'MBA'™ curriculum and will cover topics such as business development, strategic planning, access to capital, government contacts, financials, marketing and sales, and human resources. Classes will meet bi-weekly from January 31, 2017 through July 2017 at the Houston Community College’s Central Campus.

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From Hip Hop to Hollywood

Many of our favorite rappers have made the transition from music to the big screen, bringing their talents to Hollywood. Here’s a look at some of our faves.

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FIST FIGHT: 5 Reasons We Love Kym Whitley

We can all pretty much agree that actress and comedian Kym Whitley is one of the funniest women in Hollywood. She’s starred in a number of films and TV shows including Deliver Us from Eva, College Road Trip, Young and Hungry and will be in the upcoming movie FIST FIGHT. Kym is funny, sassy, keeps it real and we absolutely love her for it. A true #WCW!

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Broadway-Bound and Award-winning Titles Highlight Theatre Under the Stars 2017-18 Season

Building upon the artistic acclaim of the of 2016-17 Season and reaffirming the commitment to bring “more theatre to more people”, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) announced today a dynamic 2017-18 Season; celebrating the prismatic and perennial impact of musical theatre.

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Jordan Sparks, Rob Riley, Pastor John Gray, Israel Houghton, Adrienne Bailon & More Join Houston's Mega Pastor for The Big Game Relationship Conference!

Pastor Terrance H. Johnson, founder and senior pastor of Higher Dimension Church, and his wife, First Lady Torsha Johnson are presenting to Houston on February 4, 2017, The Answer Conference during “The Big Game”. Pastor and First Lady J have used their platform to provide open, honest, and transparent information to navigate singles into healthy relationships and assist couples in nurturing marriages that last.

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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Houston Chapter Presents Their 2016 Debutantes

An Evening of Elegance

The Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated presented 31 outstanding debutantes and seven stags to society at its 29th Biennial Debutante Ball at the Hilton Americas — Houston on Sunday, January 1, 2017. The president of the Houston Chapter is Mrs. Lisa Harris. Ms. Connie L. Cochran served as chairman and Mrs. Annette Bracey, Mrs. Erica Craven Fazande, Dr. Jocelyn Greely, and Ms. Colette Loeb served as co-chairmen. Melinda Spaulding, news anchor for KRIV Fox 26, and Dr. Austin Lane, president of Texas Southern University served as masters of ceremony. As each debutante was introduced to society, she was promenaded around the dance floor where she thanked her mother with a long stemmed red rose before performing sophisticated waltzes with her escort and father. Each stag was escorted by his mother as he was presented.

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