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Wreaths Across America Invites All Downeast, Maine Community Members to Wave the Flag on September 12, 2023
Local volunteers, Gold Star families, veterans, first responders and their families will participate in a national flag-waving event intended to recapture the American pride and unity felt on September 12, 2001.
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NEWS RELEASE Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Barbers Hill High School Punishing Black Student for his Hairstyle
Below is Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s statement on Barbers Hill High School placing a Black student in in-school suspension for his hairstyle:
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White House pressures McCarthy to keep Ukraine aid and disaster funding together ahead of critical negotiations
The White House on Thursday ramped up pressure on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to approve its request to tie aid for Ukraine with increased disaster relief funding ahead of a government funding showdown.
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Traditional pension plans are pretty rare. But here’s who still has them and how they work
The phrase “pension benefits” may come up a lot in the next several days as negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers go down to the wire to avert a strike. But for most private-sector US workers, pensions disappeared long ago.
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Apple lost $200 billion in two days after reports of iPhone ban in China
Shares of Apple fell by 3.4% on Thursday following reports that China plans to expand a ban on the use of iPhones to government-backed agencies and companies.
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Shares of Apple fell by 3.4% following reports that China plans to expand a ban on the use of iPhones to government-backed agencies and companies. …
Published on September 7, 2023
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Caste discrimination could soon be banned in California. But the effort has been contentious
California lawmakers have cleared a bill that would explicitly ban caste discrimination in the state, sending it to the governor’s desk for signature.
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Humble Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Shooting in northeast Harris County
An Humble man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting another man in northeast Houston in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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GRAMMY Museum Presents Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit Opening Oct. 7
EXHIBIT INCLUDES ARTIFACTS FROM ARTISTS INCLUDING DAPPER DAN, LADY PINK, LL COOL J, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., TUPAC SHAKUR, AND MANY MORE
The GRAMMY Museum® will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit. The 5,000-square foot exhibit delves deep into the multifaceted world of hip-hop through expansive exhibits on hip-hop music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history, providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the profound impact and influence of hip-hop culture.
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Warner Robins native serves aboard U.S. Navy floating airport
Seaman Donovan Alexander-Profit, a native of Warner Robins, Georgia, is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Abraham Lincoln.
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Visit Lake Charles Welcomes Candy Rodriguez as Director of Communications
Visit Lake Charles, the official destination marketing organization for Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, has named Candy Rodriguez as Director of Communications.
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New degree takes root in PVAMU’s newly renamed College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
For Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, the fall semester brings a new degree program and a new name. The Master of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) has enrolled its first students, and starting Sept. 1, the CAHS will be officially named the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). The new name and degree program clearly align with the future and trajectory of the College.
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PVAMU Class of 2027: First-Year Student Dominates Toni Morrison Writing Contest
English was not Madi Gentles’ first language. Adopted from Ghana at the age of 3, Gentles, or Queenstar Maa Adjoa at birth, first spoke Twi, a dialect native to the West African country.
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Grand jury investigating 2020 election interference meets after four-week break
The grand jury that handed up the indictment against former President Donald Trump stemming from efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election is meeting Thursday at the federal courthouse in Washington, DC, after an over four-week hiatus.
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Jury deliberations begin in Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress trial
A federal jury in Washington, DC, has begun deliberating the criminal contempt of Congress charges against former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.
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Discovering the Legacy of The Green Book: A Journey Through African American Travel History
Step into history with "The Negro Motorist Green Book" exhibition, a captivating exploration of the iconic guide created in 1936 by Harlem postman Victor Green. This annual publication was a lifeline for African American travelers during the era of Jim Crow, providing in- valuable information on welcoming restaurants, gas stations, department stores, and other businesses. Developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the acclaimed author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, this exhibition is made possible through the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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See The Negro Motorist Green Book at the Holocaust Museum of Houston
The fascinating history of The Green Book, an annual guide established in 1936 by Victor Green, a Harlem postman, to assist African American travelers in navigating the challenges of segregation during the Jim Crow era, takes center stage in "The Negro Motorist Green Book."
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THIS LABOR DAY: A Time To Reflect and Recharge Our Commitment To Empowering The American Workforce
As we revel in the joys of barbecues and last-minute summer escapades this Labor Day, let’s also pause to pay homage to the American work- ing class—often the unsung heroes—who have revolutionized the quality of life we now celebrate. This day serves as a compelling reminder that the rights and privileges we effortlessly enjoy today—think the 40-hour work week, weekends, and safe working environments—are not mere gifts of fate but the hard-won victories of labor movements against corporate exploitation.
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HCTX Voting: Elevating Election Excellence – Teneshia Hudspeth Empowers Election Clerks for November 7, 2023
In a dazzling display of proactive leadership, Teneshia Hudspeth, the indefatigable Harris County Clerk, orchestrated a momentous event earlier today. With unwavering determination and unwavering resolve, she deputized a cadre of diligent election clerks, setting the stage for a seamlessly executed transition and avert any potential disruptions or delays in the intricate choreography of the forthcoming November 7, 2023, election.
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Teneshia Hudspeth – Harris County Clerk and Chief Election Official
Published on September 6, 2023
