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Mosasaurs and Mardi Gras: Smithsonian's Ancient Creature Exhibit Inspires Chief Shaka Zulu's Mardi Gras Suit
Internationally-known for his exquisite Black Masking Mardi Gras suits, Chief Shaka Zulu got his inspiration for this year’s costume from an unlikely source: fossils of ancient creatures discovered in Angola.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, County Attorney Christian Menefee, Others Honor State Rep. Senfronia Thompson During Murals Unveiling
After Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and others bestowed accolades on state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Texas’ longest serving legislator then brought the crowd to laughter at a ceremony to unveil two downtown murals, one that honors her.
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Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Jonathan Majors reunited at the European Premiere for CREED III
After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both …
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Creed III | Stepping Into The Ring- Featurette
In his directorial debut, Michael B. Jordan takes #Creed3 to the next level. Step into the arena and get an inside look at Michael’s vision for the Creed family in this all new featurette. Experience #Creed3 in theaters everywhere March 3. Follow #Creed3 on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creedmovie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/creedmovie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creedmovie/ CREED III Directed By: Michael B. Jordan Screenplay By: Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin Story By: Ryan Coogler, Keenan Coogler, and Zach Baylin Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Florian Munteanu
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UMHB Announces Confirmed Graduates from 166th Graduating Class
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) held commencement services for summer and fall graduates on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Bell County Expo Center. This was the university's 166th graduating class.
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Houston Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Killing Girlfriend and Her Mother
A 47-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for shooting his girlfriend and her mother, then opening fire on police in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
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AfroSoul Songstress Nola Ade Announces New Single And Visual For “Royal,” Out Today!
Breakout AfroSoul artist Nola Ade is pleased to announce the release of her new single “Royal” via the label Meeting Everyone Through Art. “Royal” is the first single off of Nola’s 6-track EP, Royal, set to release on April 14.
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District D Community Leader Efrem Jernigan
South Union Community Development Corporation
District D is excited to celebrate Community Leader, Efrem Jernigan. Mr. Jernigan has served as the President of South Union Community Development Corporation for many years.
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Apple TV+ sets premiere date for new comedy “The Big Door Prize” from Emmy Award-winning creator David West Read
Starring Chris O’Dowd, “The Big Door Prize” premieres globally on Wednesday, March 29 on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ today announced that “The Big Door Prize,” the character driven comedy created by Emmy Award-winner David West Read (“Schitt’s Creek”) is set to make its global debut on Wednesday, March 29. The new 10-episode half-hour comedy starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd and includes Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Djouliet Amara and Sammy Fourlas, will debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, March 29, followed by one new episode weekly every Wednesday through May 17.
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Alexis Skyy Selects the epiMediaGroup as Her Public Relations Agency of Record
The Actress, Reality Star, Entrepreneur, and Social Media Influencer is evolving and thriving while revitalizing her brand.
Alexis Skyy is pivoting from reality show star to entrepreneurial powerhouse. The former cast member of Love and Hip-Hop is emerging as a multifaceted businesswoman by curating ventures in real estate investment, fashion, and by creating safe digital spaces for trauma survivors. Alexis has taken her fashion expertise to global brand Fashion Nova as an official brand ambassador. With a diverse business portfolio and an innate passion to teach generational wealth, Alexis Skyy is on a nonstop mission to highlight the power in pivoting and authenticity.
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EPA chief pledges to hold train company accountable over Ohio toxic train disaster as residents' frustrations grow
The head of the US Environmental Protection Agency told CNN the agency plans to hold the train company Norfolk Southern accountable as investigations continue into the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals earlier this month in a small Ohio town.
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Bankman-Fried heads to court again as prosecutors seek stricter bail rules
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is set to appear in New York federal court Thursday for the second time this week as a judge weighs a proposal from prosecutors to tighten the conditions of his bail.
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California's heavy rains deliver hope of a lifeline for one devastated industry -- rice
The fierce storms and heavy rain that have pounded California in recent weeks could be the lifeline that one industry -- and the communities that rely on it for their own survival -- desperately needs.
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Documentary examines racial disparity in childbirth health
A new documentary film examines troubling numbers showing racial disparity in childbirth outcomes and healthcare.
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RYAN SEACREST LEAVING 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN'
Ryan Seacrest announces his final season of ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan.’ Mark Consuelos named new co-host.
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Family of unarmed Louisiana man shot and killed by police views video of incident
The family of an unarmed Black man who was shot and killed by a Shreveport, Louisiana, police officer was shown the police video of the incident Thursday morning, the family's attorney told CNN.
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Alonzo Bagley, left, and his wife, Tangela Bagley, in a picture provided by his family's attorneys. Mandatory Credit: Courtesy Bagley family attorney
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Nigeria reissues old banknote as cash fiasco threatens to disrupt election
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday directed Nigeria's central bank to reissue old 200-naira ($0.43) banknotes withdrawn just days ago as concerns grow that the botched introduction of new money could disrupt general elections later this month.
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The world's biggest food company says prices will rise further this year
Nestlé, the world's largest food group, says the price of staple items will rise further this year, adding to a string of warnings from consumer giants of more pain to come for stretched households.
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For at least the third time this year, a 6-year-old has brought a gun to school. 2 adults are now facing charges
A woman in Pennsylvania and a man in North Carolina were charged this week after a six-year-old in each case brought a gun to school, officials said, marking at least three times an elementary school student has brought a weapon to campus this year, including when a six-year-old allegedly shot his teacher in Newport News, Virginia, last month.
