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This photo of a kiss is a modern allegory for queer Black love

As D'Angelo Lovell Williams posed for a kiss with a former partner, Glenn, in front of the camera, their faces each obscured by the black silk cloth of a backwards durag, the photographer had a famous painting in mind.

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CDC shortens isolation time for health care workers with Covid-19

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shortening the isolation time for health care workers who test positive for Covid-19, as it anticipates a surge in hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant.

The single most important -- and powerful -- line from Joe Biden's 1/6 speech

"You can't love your country only when you win." That's President Joe Biden during a speech he gave Thursday morning to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the US Capitol riot. It's not only a memorable line -- it's likely to be the one that gets repeated the most today and in the days to come -- but also a hugely important one if we hope to fully come to grips with what happened last January 6 and everything that lead to that moment.

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DOJ sues Texas, saying GOP-approved redistricting maps discriminate against Latinos and Blacks

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday challenging legislative maps adopted by Texas Republicans in recent weeks that it says fail to recognize growth in the Latino population and discriminate against Black voters.

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The best new TV shows of 2023 (so far), from ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Beef’

The television of 2023 has thus far been defined primarily by returning series, and particularly saying goodbye to several signature shows, including the finales of “Succession,” “Barry,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Ted Lasso” (at least, as we currently know it).

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Biden’s national security adviser says Israel will move to new phase of war focusing on precisely targeting Hamas leadership

President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said Friday that there will be a transition to another phase of the war that is focused on “more precise ways” of targeting Hamas leadership.

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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Buckle up, Spider-Man fans. What feels like a barrage of one billion cartoon images is coming your way. Digital effects so massive and rapid-fire your eyeballs will scream for mercy.

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Grace Jones Lights Up the 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival

The 2023 Blue Note Jazz Festival takes place all over New York City, May 31st to July 2nd. From the Blue Note’s iconic Greenwich Village jazz club (Ron Carter’s Foursight Quartet) to Summer Stage in Central Park (Buddy Guy), BRIC in Brooklyn (Anderson Paak, Robert Glasper) and Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom, former site of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Hammerstein kicked off the fest with the diva of divas, Grace Jones.

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Take Extra Precautions to Avoid Drowning Accidents

More children between the ages of 1 to 4 die from drowning than any other cause of death

Summer is just around the corner! Swimming and splashing around in the pool, lake or beach is a great way to keep cool in Houston’s summer heat. However, if precautions are not taken, a young child can drown quickly and silently. In observance of National Water Safety Month this May, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) reminds you to take extra precautions to prevent your children from drowning accidents.

Why Macron's 'Covid pass' wouldn't fly in the US

French President Emmanuel Macron has had enough. His government has introduced an expanded "health pass" scheme for those who want to visit restaurants and bars, take long train trips and to get on a plane from August. The pass requires proof of full vaccination, a recent negative Covid-19 test or evidence of recent recovery from the disease. It has already stirred mass protests and claims that the French President is taking on powers with dictatorial overtones that crush basic freedoms.

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Read: Rep. Liz Cheney's opening statement before the January 6 select committee

Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on the new select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, said Tuesday that the panel needs to rise above politics and overcome efforts to "obscure the facts."

James Beard Foundation Announces 2021 Celebration to Shine a Spotlight on the Independent Restaurant Community

The 2021 Celebration Will Feature a Virtual Live Stream Broadcast and Intimate Gatherings Honoring Some of the Organizations and Leaders Who Have Made a Significant Impact on the Industry During the C

Today the James Beard Foundation announced that their 2021 celebration, James Beard Awards: Stories of Resilience and Leadership, will be a salute to the independent restaurant community, showcasing some of the organizations, leaders, and businesses that have made a significant impact in the industry and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

YMCA of Greater Houston Spotlights Staff as 'Unsung Y Heroes' for Their Greatness and Impact to the Houston Community

Inspirational TV and social media campaign will run through Aug. 8, 2021, coinciding with the excitement of our nation’s spirit for team red, white and blue

Over the next two weeks, Houstonians will see individuals achieve amazing things on TV; but the truth is, there is greatness all around us. The YMCA of Greater Houston was inspired by this spirit and created a powerful campaign that highlights its staff as the ‘Unsung Y Heroes’ of our great nation celebrating their selfless acts that have helped shape our community. Throughout the excitement of the coverage, the community will learn about all-star Y staff through TV commercials and YMCA of Greater Houston Facebook and Instagram pages at @YMCAHouston.

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Public Education Is Vital to a Democracy

America owes much of its prominence and prosperity to the fact that it has led the world in popular education. Even without a public school system, we had the highest literacy in the world in the 19th century. We were among the first to provide public school to the young through the 12th grade. We were the first to open the doors of colleges and universities – significantly through the GI Bill after World War II – to children from all levels of income.

3 Ways Executives Hold Black Women Back at Work

Despite promises from across the corporate world to diversify leadership and give people of all backgrounds equal opportunities, women of color remain stuck with little to no progress in sight. A recent study from McKinsey and LeanIn.org found that while women overall have more high-ranking roles than in previous years, women of color make up just 4% of C-suite executives, a percentage that hasn't changed for several years. Women of color also continue to deal with discrimination at work, including just as many microaggressions as they did two years ago — all of which contribute to stress and burnout.

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Biden announces a Boeing and Air India deal for more than 200 jets

Air India will purchase more than 200 planes from Boeing, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday. It's the third biggest sale of all time for the aircraft manufacturer.

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Black and Latino lawmakers slam Gov. Greg Abbott for order limiting diversity considerations in hiring

Black and Latino lawmakers decried Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent order to Texas universities and state agencies to strike down diversity, equity and inclusion policies from their hiring practices.

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RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel elected to fourth consecutive term

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was elected to a fourth consecutive term Friday after winning the support of about two-thirds of the RNC members who gathered here for their winter meeting.

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Drone kills US soldiers in Jordan; follows American drone onto base, causes confusion

The drone that killed three US Army soldiers and wounded dozens more in Jordan on Sunday approached the US military outpost, Tower 22, around the same time an American drone was returning to the base, which led to uncertainty over whether it was hostile and caused a delay to the US response, two US officials told CNN.