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The Changing Scope of Black Radio in Houston
Music has always been a connecting element for African Americans. From the moment we knew there was sound, we have used it to make music as a way to both entertain and communicate. In the early years, music was made with the use of our mouths and body parts. We advanced to add the dimensions of instruments. Those various sounds combine to make beautiful music and our yearn for a larger platform to showcase our musical talents grew.
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5 Things for Your New Day
Sessions wasn't the only one talking to Russia. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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SolarCity Has Come to Houston
Photography by Vicky Pink - SolarCity, America’s #1 solar power provider, has finally made its …
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New App Celebrates Black Fraternity and Sorority Life — Divine 9 Emojis, a 300+ Sticker Pack
Sometimes words are not enough, and that’s why there are stickers. The Divine 9 Emojis app, released this week for iMessage, is a 300+ sticker pack capturing the quintessential expressions of Black Fraternity and Sorority life.
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Entertainment Industry Leaders Partner with MPAC to Cultivate Opportunities in Television in Houston
MPAC welcomes representatives from WeTV, TVOne, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television, Will Packer Television, some of television’s most popular shows, along with local journalists and other major players
Mack Performing Arts Collective (MPAC) welcomed aspiring media leaders, including local high school students and teachers, on February 17th for a two-day TV Forum examining television broadcast and digital content from development to distribution. The event, which is free for high schoolers, is part of the organization’s “It’s a Wrap” education program, and was held at the University of Houston. It is designed to empower individuals who aspire to work in the television industry, giving them access to knowledge, skills, invaluable contacts and greater confidence.
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(left to right) Velma Trayham, Award Winning Business Expert/CEO of ThinKZILLA PR Group; Debra Duncan, Great Day Houston Host; Kim Gagne, Steve Harvey Show Former …
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Spate of Mosque Fires Stretches Across the Country
In just the first two months of the year, at least four mosques have gone up in flames as attacks against religious minorities have surged.
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Muslims Make Wu Tang Movie in China to Get the World’s Attention
Widely known as “Chinese Tupac” or “The One Man BET in China” actor, screenplay writer and director Tsalta Baptiste has released another timeless movie trailer that Chinese audiences can expect the rest of the world to talk about yet once again. In 2016, Baptiste was covered in 60+ publications from 11 different countries including Rolling Stones Italy, Maxim Magazine and NY Times. His 2016 film Until the End of Time showcased global uniqueness from a young Black American male’s perspective while living abroad, a glimpse into a world that many were not prepared for and it soon became a viral sensation.
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Climate Change Threatens to Wash Away Couple's History
Seventy years ago, on the day Wenceslaus and Denicia Billiot got married, their wedding party danced along a road that ran from one end of Isle de Jean Charles to the other.
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Two Transgender Women Were Killed in New Orleans in 48 Hours
New Orleans' transgender community is on edge after two transgender women were murdered within 48 hours of each other.
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MUSC to Spend $52 Million With Small, Women and Minority-Owned Businesses in Construction of New Children’s Hospital
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is on track to spend $52 million in contracts with small, women and minority-owned business enterprises (SWMBEs) during construction of the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion. When construction on the estimated $385 million project is completed and the doors open in 2019, the structure will be among the most well-equipped and technologically advanced facilities in the nation.
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Kansas Shooting Survivor Recalls Deadly Night: 'I still feel this is not reality'
Having a couple of drinks after work at Austins Bar & Grill in Olathe, Kansas, was something Alok Madasani did often with his friend Srinivas Kuchibhotla.
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5 Things for Thursday, March 2: Sessions, Syria, Russia
Trump's Russia problem is not going away. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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City-Wide Excitement for Texas' Greatest Tradition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
It’s Houston’s favorite time of year — it's Rodeo time! Thousands gathered downtown Tuesday, Feb. 28, for Rodeo Roundup in celebration of agriculture and Western heritage as Mayor Sylvester Turner officially declared March 3, 2017, Go Texan Day.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Releases Statement On Trump Speech to Joint Session of Congress
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Releases Statement On Trump Speech to Joint Session of Congress
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Offers Prayers And Support For Houston Police Following The Shooting Of Two Officers
Jackson Lee: “I am deeply saddened by news of this tragic shooting and pray for the officers and their families along with all the men and women who wear the badge at this trying time.”
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Music Industry Insider Shanti Das Works on Health Awareness in Atlanta
Music-industry veteran Shanti Das grew up in an Atlanta neighborhood considered a food desert — heavy on fast-food restaurants and limited on access to grocery stores with fresh fruits, vegetables and other healthy food choices.
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin And Hase To Governing Board Of The Indigent Defense Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Don Hase to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2019. The commission provides financial and technical support to counties to develop and maintain quality, cost-effective indigent defense systems.
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District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council BETA CLASS Application Open
District D NEXT GENeration Advisory Council is a leadership development program comprised of 15 committed young leaders who either live, work, or have close ties to Houston City Council District D. These young leaders are selected to have input in improving the quality of life with the District, while acting as ambassadors and leaders for service in the community.
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Statement from Senator Borris Miles Regarding Injured HPD Officers
"Our hearts go out to the two officers, Officer Ronny Cortez and Jose Muñoz, that were injured today in Southwest Houston. As a former police officer, I know too well the sacrifices they make to safeguard our community. Today, these officers were called out to protect those they served, and the attacks committed against them are unconscionable. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of these officers and I wish them a speedy recovery."
