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Fogo de Chao Host VIP Dinner and Ribbon Cutting in Celebration of their New Friendswood Location!

Fogo de Chao's newest location is now open in Friendswood at the premier shopping destination, Baybrook Mall. To celebrate the new site, they invited some of Houston's elite to join in on the festivities, like Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Friendswood Mayor Mike Foreman, along with Fogo de Chao CEO Barry McGowen.

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Michael Ealy Is Not Perfect: The One Time Taraji P. Henson Had To Tell Him About His Body Odor

Black America Web reports that Michael Ealy was recently on The Kelly Clarkson Show and shared a hilarious story about himself and another one of our favorites. In the clip, which you can watch below, Kelly is transitioning from a previous conversation about on camera connections.

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RAK Day Founders Share Hope and Provisions with Homeless, Invite Houstonians to Pay it Forward on Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day

Houston Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day) Founders, Treveia and David Dennis, will be providing meals, hot showers, basic necessities and live entertainment from Kiland Kyham for more than 200 transient, homeless and less fortunate Houstonians on Sunday, July 25, 2021, from 3pm-6pm at Impact Houston Church of Christ (1704 Weber St.) in honor of Houston’s Annual RAK Day!

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Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine performs as well in children as it does in adults

Moderna announced interim results of its Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 6 on Wednesday.

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Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine performs as well in children as it does in adults

Moderna announced interim results of its Covid-19 vaccine for children younger than 6 on Wednesday.

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Have You Checked Your Skin Lately? It Could Save Your Life?

It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives. They can also prevent or detect skin cancer early. This is especially important for Blacks who are more prone to certain skin conditions.

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Maternal Mortality in the Black Community

The definition of maternal mortality or maternal death varies slightly amongst the different governing organizations. The standing definition is that maternal death is the death of a pregnant woman due to pregnancy-related complications and/or conditions that were made worse by the pregnancy. Death can occur anytime during the pregnancy or within six weeks or up to one year after delivery. One organization uses six weeks postpartum while others use up to one year postpartum.

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‘Twisted Metal’ milks the PlayStation game to offer up a vehicle for Anthony Mackie

With 2023 having already produced one great post-apocalyptic series based on a video game (a.k.a. “The Last of Us”), a second was probably too much to ask. “Twisted Metal” – a Peacock series spun out of the PlayStation game – manages to start with a rush of zany energy courtesy of the writers behind “Deadpool,” before hitting potholes as it becomes too over-the-top to justify the ride.

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High Doses of Vitamin B Tied to Lung Cancer Risk, Study Says

Men who took high doses of vitamin B6 and B12 supplements had a higher risk of lung cancer, and the association was highest among current smokers, according to a study published Tuesday.

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Why Trump's Spontaneous Moments On Race Tell Us More Than the Scripted Ones

President Donald Trump's examination on race is not over, not by a long shot. Trump finally bent to intense pressure and called out white supremacist groups on Monday, as the fallout from rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to a woman's death rocked his administration.

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United Passenger David Dao Swung Fists Violently, Officers' Reports Say

The United Airlines passenger who was left bloodied and bruised after being forcibly removed from a flight earlier this month was swinging his arms, his hands balled into fists, as officers from the Chicago Department of Aviation tried to pull him out of his seat, according to incident reports from the officers involved.

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California Family Buries Man Wrongfully ID'd as Son

On May 12, Frank Kerrigan buried his son in a plot next to his late wife in California. About two weeks later, Kerrigan received a phone call and a voice he wasn't expecting.

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Will Black College Band Perform at Trump Inauguration?

The president of a historically black college in Alabama is yet to decide whether the school's marching band will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade, a college spokesman said Tuesday.

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Coming Out of the Shadows of Human Trafficking

Human trafficking affects the most vulnerable among us. Potential victims could be the waitress who serves you at your favorite restaurant, the nurse who drew your blood at the doctor, or even your daughter’s friend on the cheerleading team. Traffickers exert such control and psychological manipulation that victims think they are nothing without their abuser. However, with the right help, victims can emerge from the shadows and reclaim their life and worth.

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Whitewash Worship

If you want a president that cares about Black lives, you must first have a president that cares. And it is painfully obvious that the only thing Donald Trump cares about is…himself.

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This Walmart has united Americans and Mexicans in El Paso for decades. They say terror won't divide them

The Walmart where El Paso's deadliest massacre unfolded is right in the center of the city and less than 3 miles north of the US-Mexico border.

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5 Things for August 21: Eclipse, Afghanistan, North Korea, Navy

Despite international tensions and political turmoil, Mother Nature still knows how to steal the show. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up here.

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NASA spacecraft meets with asteroid

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission and the asteroid Bennu have had a date planned for two years, and just after noon ET today, they finally got to meet face to face. OSIRIS-REx fired its thrusters for a small burn, putting it about 4.3 miles from Bennu, marking the end of its journey to the asteroid.

'Summer of Soul' and 'Dick Gregory' offer windows into the civil-rights era

A pair of documentaries showcase strong directing debuts by Black filmmakers for the Fourth of July weekend: "Summer of Soul" transforms long-lost video into an intoxicating and layered look back at the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969; and "The One and Only Dick Gregory" celebrates the comedian who dropped the stand-up mic to take up the mantle of civil-rights activism.

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California mandates vaccines or regular testing for teachers and school staff

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that teachers and other school employees must either be vaccinated against Covid-19 or submit to regular testing. California will become the first state in the nation to implement such a requirement.