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Houston non-profit wins national fellowship for emerging social change leaders
The Fund for New Leadership (FNL), a multi-year program that supports promising early-stage organizations, announces 10 new fellows working on educational equity, housing rights, global healthcare and other priorities.
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New Adult Education Learning Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Harris County Department of Education will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new Adult Education Learning Center across the street from its main administrative headquarters on Irvington Boulevard.
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Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel Hosts the 2023 Health Beauty and Wellness MegaMix Expo on July 27th
Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the highly anticipated 2023 Health Beauty and Wellness MegaMix Expo on July 27th. This exciting event, focusing on health, beauty, and wellness, promises to be a remarkable experience for guests, featuring over 100 vendors who will showcase their innovative products and services.
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Rice study: Men vastly outnumber women in studying legislative politics
It’s no secret that men outnumber women in the halls of Congress and in other political arenas, but new research from Rice University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign also found that significantly more men than women study the legislative process in the U.S. and abroad.
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The League: A Journey Through the Triumphs and Challenges of the Negro Leagues
Directed by renowned filmmaker Sam Pollard, "The League" is a captivating documentary that delves into the vibrant history of Negro League baseball during the first half of the twentieth century. Executive produced by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Mark Cuban, Todd Wagner, and Tariq Trotter, and produced by RadicalMedia, this film sheds light on the triumphs and obstacles faced by African American players in the face of segregation.
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Leela James is Back With A New Single & Video, “Right Back In It”!
The summer is about to heat up with R&B and soul singer-songwriter Leela James’ new single and video, “Right Back In It”. The highly anticipated single is the follow up to her 2021 #1 smash, “Complicated” and is written by Leela and Franci Richard and produced by Rex Rideout. The suspenseful music video explores deep love and romance between two fugitives that are on the run, but nothing matters more than them getting “Right Back In It”.
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World Youth Foundation Hosts Free Back 2 School Summit For Over 1,000 Houston-Area Middle School, High School, & College Students!
World Youth Foundation (WYF) is a national, grassroots non-profit 501©3 organization that serves as a development vehicle to enhance the growth and character of the “Whole Child” – Mind, Body and Character. Chartered in April 1991, our holistic approach develops and cultivates blended learning and evidence-based strategies for disadvantaged and underrepresented minority youth. By applying their “Definitive Voice”, our mission is clear- “Teach All Youth How to Win In Life Against All Odds”. Staying focused on our mission, economic mobility and sustainable resources are provided to students and families.
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For Members Only: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Launches Historic Credit Union
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has made history with the grand opening of its groundbreaking financial institution, the "For Members Only" (FMO) Credit Union. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the organization's headquarters in Chicago, prior to the 2023 Leadership Seminar.
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center facing civil rights investigation for treatment of Black women giving birth
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how Black women giving birth are treated in its hospital.
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Cedars-Sinai declined to comment specifically on the federal civil rights investigation. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is facing a civil rights investigation into how …
Published on July 17, 2023
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Georgia state lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican
A Georgia lawmaker who represents part of Atlanta in the state House of Representatives switched her party affiliation to Republican this week after repeatedly breaking with her former party on several key votes this session.
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Dressing Barbie: Meet the designer who created a miniature fashion icon
From carefully coordinated all-pink looks, to opulent evening outfits made in partnership with Oscar de la Renta, it’s no secret Barbie has long been one of the most fashion-forward toys on the market.
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Biden’s diverse judicial nominees move swiftly through Democratic Senate after spring frustrations
As the start of summer brought several landmark Supreme Court rulings that jerked the law to the right, across the street, the Democratic-controlled Senate was confirming judicial nominees whose progressive legal backgrounds served as a foil to the direction the conservative justices were heading.
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President Joe Biden speaks after the US Supreme Court's 6-3 decision to strike down affirmative action programs at colleges and universities. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
Published on July 17, 2023
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Tuskegee Airman in Colorado turns 100
One of the last living Tuskegee airmen celebrated his 100th birthday over the weekend. It was a birthday celebration most won't see in their lifetime for a man whose legacy lives on.
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Princess Charlotte and Prince George have a ball at Wimbledon men’s final
Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the two oldest children of Britain’s Prince and Princess of Wales, sat on the edge of their seats in the Royal Box to watch the nail-biting men’s Wimbledon final on Sunday.
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FDA approves antibody to protect infants from RSV
This fall, parents and pediatricians will have a new option to protect babies from a lung-attacking virus that is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants under a year old in the United States every year.
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Billionaire Beverage Ball 2023
The 2023 Billionaire Beverage Ball hosted by Signature Sipz is a lavish and exclusive event that showcases the finest wines crafted by renowned Dr. Hope Foster.
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Americans’ wages are finally outpacing inflation. Here’s why it may not last
US wages have been on the rise, but it sure hasn’t felt like it. For more than two years, persistent and pervasive inflation has taken big bites out of Americans’ paychecks.
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Sabrina Ionescu sets WNBA and NBA all-time record in three-point contest
For a basketball sharpshooter, there’s no higher praise than being complemented by Steph Curry. The NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made has had a transformative effect on the way the sport is played, such is his accurateness from beyond the three-point arc.
