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Trump pointed to European nations in his call to reopen schools. These charts show US is nowhere near them
President Donald Trump says schools in the United States should reopen, pointing to countries where kids are back in classrooms without causing major new coronavirus outbreaks. But most of the countries he mentioned waited until after their infection rates fell before reopening schools. In the US, the rates are still growing rapidly.
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England footballers Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood to return home for breach of Covid-19 protocols
Two footballers for England's men's national team have had to leave the squad after breaching Covid-19 protocols in Iceland, manager Gareth Southgate announced Monday.
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Protests break out after Catalonia ex-leader Carles Puigdemont detained
Protests broke out in Barcelona Sunday after news that Catalonia's former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont had been detained in Germany.
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Mayor Turner Appoints Reverend Alexander E.M. Johnson as Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board for the City of Houston
Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the appointment of Reverend Alexander E. M. Johnson as the new Chair of the Independent Police Oversight Board (IPOB) for the City of Houston.
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NAACP Opens Support Command Center (DSCC) in Houston
Interim President Johnson on-hand to tour hurricane ravaged region
"Disaster does not discriminate. Therefore, for us to be as effective as possible in providing aid and support, we need to realize the different struggles that have come about as a result of this natural disaster,” Johnson said.
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NAACP Set to Launch Youth Initiative on Black Economic Power in Houston
In efforts to engage Black youth in programming that promotes financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and innovation, The NAACP is launching a 3-day Youth Council Idea Lab in three cities: Aurora, IL; Jacksonville, FL; and Houston, TX. The purpose of this Idea Lab is to help our young members begin to think critically about moving beyond consumerism and producing goods/services that impact their communities. At the end of this 3-day program, participants will create, innovate, and wield their Black Economic Power!
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Darnell Joseph: Charting a Progressive Path as President of Houston's Esteemed 100 Black Men Chapter
In an inspiring stride towards continued community empowerment, the 100 Black Men of the Metropolitan Houston Chapter heralds the inauguration of Darnell Joseph as its Chapter President. With a venerable 30-year tenure of service, marked notably by his status as a founding member and his previous influential terms as President and Chairman, Joseph returns to leadership, poised to steer the chapter towards new heights of achievement and advocacy.
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Texas Southern University announces partnership to study connection between struggle for liberation and equality in India and United States
Texas Southern University and the Foundation for India Studies announced the establishment of an India Studies program for the TSU Graduate School. This partnership promotes the study of India in the United States, particularly in the Houston region.
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Greta Thunberg will donate $114,000 to fight the coronavirus in the Brazilian Amazon
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg will donate a portion of a $1.14 million prize to fighting coronavirus in the Brazilian Amazon.
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NAACP Houston Branch 99th Freedom Fund Gala
Location – Marriott Marquis Houston - Photography by Vicky Pink - Annually, the Houston NAACP …
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This combination of pictures created on September 07, 2020 shows Manchester United's Mason Greenwood (L) running with the ball during the International Champions Cup football …
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NAACP Let’s Talk Education
Photography by Amir Pink - The NAACP Houston Branch continued on with their Quarterly Conversational …
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Trump trusted less internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response
The United States' image around the world has plummeted in the wake of its coronavirus response, a major global survey has found.
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Trump less trusted internationally than Putin and Xi after Covid-19 response
The United States' image around the world has plummeted in the wake of its coronavirus response, a major global survey has found.
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Justin Bieber cancels remaining Justice World Tour dates
Justin Bieber fans waiting eagerly for new dates for his postponed international tour have been told the shows won't be going ahead.
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The Pilot Dance Project in Partnership with Mystic Lyon Presents: A Conversation with Brother(hood) Dance
The Pilot Dance Project and Mystic Lyon are pleased to present a discussion on contemporary black dance with an intimate reception to follow for Brooklyn-based artists Brother(hood) Dance. This event will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 7pm at Mystic Lyon in the historic Fifth Ward at 5007 Lyons Avenue, Houston, TX 77020.
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Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker ’78 will be Rice University’s 2019 commencement speaker
Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker ’78 will deliver the 2019 commencement address at Rice University May 11.
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Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2023 Announced
The TaxAct Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2023 class of Gridiron Legends inductees, the committee announced today. The honorees will be inducted into the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the TaxAct Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Dec. 27.
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Houston NAACP Celebrates Its 100th Year by Giving “100 Homes for Christmas”
The Houston chapter of the NAACP turns 100 this year. As part of the celebration, the chapter is launching a program with the goal of providing 100 African-American families their own piece of the American dream: home ownership.
