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SECNAV Names Ship After American Abolitionist, Social Activist Harriet Tubman
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that a future John Lewis-class oiler, T-AO 205-class, will be named after American abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman, Sept. 17.
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College Student’s Summer Job Leads to Remarkable Discovery in Hatchie: Keeper of the Secret
Some college students flip burgers during summer breaks; some have internships; and occasionally, one is plunged into an overwhelming flood of historical revelations with biblical implications.
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DNC on Hispanic Heritage Month
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and DNC Hispanic Caucus Chair Iris Martinez released the following statement marking Hispanic Heritage Month:
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Coco Gauff Wins the US Open!
Coco Gauff was expected to win a major tennis championship, but the question was when? Outsized expectations didn't make the task of becoming a Gland Slam champion as a teenager easier, especially when there were scores of people who doubted her.
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Leslie Odom Jr. Returns to Broadway as Purlie Victorious!
The first revival of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch has arrived on Broadway.
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OWN's All Rise Returns for It's Final Season!
All Rise’s court is back in session on the OWN Network, but not everyone is at work following the violence that broke out in the last show of the previous season.
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Whoopi Returns to the View Wearing Folding Chair Necklace!
After a bout with COVID-19, Whoopi Goldberg returned to The View and addressed the biggest Black story of the summer: The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl. Not only did the legendary actress/comedian offer her thoughts on the huge fight, but she also wore a folding chair necklace as a shoutout to Reggie Ray, the man seen using a white chair to defend himself and others in the video.
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Kimberly Elise Gets Married!
Actress Kimberly Elise, known from the popular Tyler Perry movie Dairy of a Mad Black Woman, shared her marriage to George E. McCrary on Instagram.
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Biden-Harris 2024 Statement on National Hispanic Heritage Month
The following is a statement from Julie Chavez Rodriguez, campaign manager for Biden-Harris 2024:
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Pop-Caribbean Artist Jessica Antoine Releases EP "INTENTIONAL"
First-Generation Haitian Singer Jessica Antoine is Breaking Through the Industry With New EP
On September 15th, Jessica Antoine is releasing her new EP "INTENTIONAL." The music centers around sexual liberation, romance, nostalgia, heartbreak, healing, and more. Produced by Grammy Award-Winning producer and songwriter Elijah Blake and Matthew Finn, the EP includes songs in which Antoine sings in three languages: French, Haitian Creole, and English. It's a deep dive into Haitian culture and Antoine's personal experiences featuring a combination of sounds such as Afro Soul, Pop, RnB, and Neo Soul.
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Texas Gulf Coast Red Cross Deploys Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Lee
Hurricane Lee is threatening parts of the East Coast with strong winds, a devastating storm surge and heavy rain later this week. The American Red Cross is preparing to respond and urges everyone in Lee’s potential path to monitor their local weather and be prepared for this storm.
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TSU Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth Receive $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Examine Structural Racism and Perinatal Health Disparities
Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Research, Baylor College of Medicine, and UTHealth McGovern Medical School will receive $2.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to examine perinatal health disparities, with a particular focus on women in Houston’s high-crime and high-incarceration communities.
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Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder
A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Gospel Rap Artist Von Won Collaborates with Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas on Empowering New Single
Renowned gospel rap artist Von Won is set to release his highly anticipated single on September 15th, marking a groundbreaking collaboration with none other than Dr. Eric Thomas, one of the world's most dynamic motivational speakers. The powerful track will be available on all major digital platforms, offering listeners a blend of inspiring lyrics and impactful beats.
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The Black Promoters Collective Announces Coco Jones’ Performance At Baltimore’s Rams Head Live! as a Part of the "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II”
As a promoter partner of COCO JONES' highly anticipated "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II," the Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce the Baltimore date at Rams Head Live! On October 31. Promising an unforgettable experience by the critically acclaimed actress and singer/songwriter, "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II" marks the second leg of her inaugural and highly successful headlining tour that initially launched on August 5th.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s Statement on Judge Hidalgo Extending Leave of Absence
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement about County Judge Lina Hidalgo extending her leave to seek mental health treatment:
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Mielle Launches First Ad Campaign 'From One Queen to Another'
Dismantling Beauty Secret 'GateKeeping,' and Forging Sisterhood Through Award-Winning Textured Hair Products
Founder & CEO, Monique Rodriguez, and Brand Ambassador and Basketball Champion Angel Reese Featured ‘Passing the Crown’ as a Symbol of One Queen Recognizing Another
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Purpose Toys Announces Expansion of Popular Naturalistas Doll Line with Fade Collection
A line of contemporary "cultural action figures" that celebrate Black barber culture and the global influence of Black American male style
DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of viral NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Dolls and CEO of Purpose Toys (the nation's largest and most widely distributed Black-owned CULTURE-driven international toy company, and leader in natural hair products and CULTURE-driven products for kids) announces the expansion of their flagship line NATURALISTAS, with the forthcoming release of their latest brand, "FADE COLLECTION"!
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Run for Something endorses Taral Patel for Fort Bend Commissioner - 3 Changing The Face of Local Politics in Texas
Taral Patel is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of leadership.
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Cicis® Pizza Brings Back Fan-Favorite $4.99 Adult Buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays for Limited Time
Nation’s Leading All You Can Eat Buffet Launches Discounted Buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays Through October 24
