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Founder & CEO of CGI Merchant Group, Raoul Thomas and The Gabriel Miami Receive Deal of The Year Award by National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers
Raoul Thomas, Founder and CEO of CGI Merchant Group (CGI), a real estate focused private equity firm, and The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton was awarded the Deal of the Year Award by the National Association of Black Hotel Owners (NABHOOD). Andrew “Andy” Ingraham, President and Founder of NABHOOD presented the award last week in Miami alongside Hilton CEO, Christopher Nassetta and Sr. Managing Dire
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Investigation Reveals Buzbee Campaign Paid for Pay-to-Play Campaign
An investigation by the Sylvester Turner campaign has revealed multiple instances and hundreds of thousands of dollars in pay-to-play campaign contributions by the Tony Buzbee campaign.
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The first two video clips are surveillance video taken from a business. The next two video clips are of police officer body worn cameras. The body worn camera videos are shown in their entirety.
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Trump's Erdogan Call Reflects Terrorism Focus, White House Says
The Trump administration issued one mightily mixed message Monday.
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Eerie Trailer and Poster Released for 20th Century Studios' Psychological Horror Film 'The First Omen' – Available Now
Prequel to the Classic Horror Franchise Opens Exclusively in Theaters April 5, 2024
Check out the chilling trailer and poster for 20th Century Studios’ upcoming psychological horror film “The First Omen.” The film, which is a prequel to the classic horror film franchise, opens April 5, 2024, exclusively in theaters nationwide.
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Donald Trump's hurricane tweets show he can always go lower
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The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Awards $114,000 to Projects Promoting Tourism and Resilience
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) is awarding $114,000 in grants to 11 individuals and nonprofit organizations whose work furthers cultural tourism and resilience throughout the city of Houston.
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Chevrolet Partners with America’s Black Publishers to Help HBCU Students Discover the Unexpected
Since 2016, General Motors Chevrolet brand and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have partnered to provide deserving HBCU students with the exciting opportunity to “Discover the Unexpected” about themselves and their communities via a journalism fellowship program.
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The Lie About Voter Fraud Is The Real Fraud
After President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey because of, as Trump admitted, the "Russian thing," he struck a new blow to American democracy: He created a commission on "election integrity," stemming from his fantastical claims of voter fraud in the 2016 election.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's media empire expands with Spotify podcast deal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are podcasters now. Spotify announced on Tuesday an exclusive partnership with Archewell Audio, a new, audio-first production company founded by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
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Twitter Announces All-women Speaker Lineup at Major Tech Event
Twitter is hosting an event next month at one of tech's largest global conferences that will feature only high-profile female speakers. The company says the event is a response to the Consumer Electronic Show's all-male lineup of keynote speakers, which has been sharply criticized.
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Democrats cast 2020 choice as between Biden's empathy and Trump's chaos on first night of convention
As millions of Americans tuned in for the first night of the Democratic convention, the party strove to broaden their appeal to frustrated Republicans and independents -- weaving together speeches that prosecuted the case against President Donald Trump, with stories from real people about the fatal toll of the pandemic and personal stories that were meant to provide a window into Joe Biden's personal side.
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'Doctor Who' coming to HBO Max in 2020
HBO Max is hoping its latest library acquisition helps it "Exterminate!" some of its competition in the streaming wars.
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Vaccine maker backed by Bill & Melinda Gates soars 40%
CureVac, a German biotech working on a Covid-19 vaccine that is backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and has a manufacturing agreement with Elon Musk's Tesla, soared again Monday after more than tripling in its Wall Street debut Friday.
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The Office for Career, Professional Development & Diversity Initiatives
With a new name, career services office at Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law explores shift from traditional hiring practices and the shared belief that diversity truly matters in the profession
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Who is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer known as the 'Merchant of Death', touted for US prisoner swap?
The future of two American citizens detained in Russia could hinge on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer, nicknamed the "Merchant of Death" by his accusers, whose life story inspired a Hollywood film.
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College Graduates: Looking for a New Career? Consider Teaching
Harris County Department of Education is recruiting college graduates for a fast-track, alternative certification program which has a proven track record for success. Online and onsite classes make the program convenient, and flexible payment plans provide affordability. Small classes allow students to gain experience from veteran educators who operate the program.
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Trump's Behavior Raises Questions of Competency
Donald Trump potentially has millions of lives in his hands as the threat of a devastating war with North Korea swiftly escalates.
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Amazon profit soars more than 200% in the first quarter
Amazon's profits more than tripled in the first quarter of 2021, as the pandemic continued to boost its online retail, cloud and advertising businesses.
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Woman beats COVID-19 while pregnant
A celebration for an Oahu woman who fought against the coronavirus and won! She became a new mom along the way.
