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Save the Date: Mayor Turner's 15th Annual Family Day in the Park

Mayor Sylvester Turner invites everyone to join him for fun, food, and festivities at the 15th annual Family Day in the Park on Saturday, April 8, starting at 2 p.m.

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2nd Annual Black History Cultural Explosion features Fisk Jubilee Singers

The Jackson State University College of Liberal Arts and the Institute for Social Justice and Race Relations present the 2nd annual Black History Cultural Explosion on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The slate of events will include a performance by the Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk University in their first performance in the capital city.

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Boris Johnson is battling to reach a Brexit deal. But hardliners already fear betrayal

When Boris Johnson first took over as British Prime Minister, many in his Conservative Party couldn't believe their luck. After years of watching Theresa May's government rub out red line after red line on Brexit, the man who led the triumphant march to freedom in 2016 was in charge.

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Chauncy Glover Project Houston’s Gala

Photography by Vicky Pink - Chauncy Glover is empowering a generation of young leaders as …

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The Ensemble Theatre Young Performers Summer Productions

Photography by Vicky Pink - The stars of tomorrow are being cultivated today at The …

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Charles Porter, Jr.: A Legendary Voice and a Beacon of Excellence

With profound respect and admiration, we remember the life of Charles Porter, Jr., a broadcasting giant and a heartfelt leader who touched countless lives through his impeccable career and warm demeanor. Born on February 20, 1942, in Arcola, TX, Charles was a shining gem from the beginning. As the sole child of Charlie Porter, Sr., and Rosa Rainey (Robinson) Porter, he was destined to leave an indelible mark in the world.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Suicide by Surgery – It Happens

This is a very sensitive subject that has been on my mind for nearly thirty years. I don’t believe there can be a stronger love than that of a son for his mother. My mother died in 1988 and hardly a day goes by without me having thought or remembrance of that beautiful lady who unconditionally showed love for me every day. It is a rough and dirty world out here but mothers find ways to protect their children (nurture and protect). It was clear to anybody who knew my father that his love for her was just as strong as mine and my brother’s.

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Three Secrets to Love

“Turn off the lights. Light a candle, doom doom doom doom doom, tonight; I’m going to make love to you.” If you didn’t sing along to those words as you were reading them you’re probably too young for this article.

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Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar-winning star of ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dead at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., who won an Academy Award for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman” and an Emmy for the groundbreaking miniseries “Roots,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

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'Stray' Bullet Hits Texas Legislator in the Head at New Year's Celebration

A Texas lawmaker is lucky to be alive after an apparently stray bullet hit his head during a New Year's celebration early Sunday, authorities said.

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How Atlanta rappers helped flip the White House

Welcome to Atlanta, where the players politic. Anger, fear, new voters, PAC money, minority turnout -- these are often credited with shaping elections. What you don't tend to hear is that rappers in hip-hop's modern mecca educated voters and got them to the polls to help bounce an incumbent out of the White House.

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Kyle MacLachlan Narrates Oedipus rex

The Houston Symphony thrilled to announce that Golden Globe Award-winning actor Kyle MacLachlan—best known for his roles in Twin Peaks, Dune, Blue Velvet, Portlandia, Desperate Housewives, and Sex and the City—will join the cast of Stravinsky’s Oedipus rex as narrator.

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46th Annual "Original" Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade

Attention residents of Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas! The Black Heritage Society Inc. has partnered with the City of Houston to organize the 46th Annual "Original" MLK Parade. The parade will occur on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:00 am in Downtown Houston and is open to the Public. The parade will commence at the corner of Smith and McKinney in front of Houston's City Hall. This year's theme for the parade is "Brotherly Love is the Strongest Advocacy for Peace, Freedom, and Justice for All!"

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County Attorney Ryan Wins Court Order To Stop Lawyer Defrauding Clients

Charged Thousands for Immigration Work Not Done

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has won a court order against an attorney who was charging his clients thousands of dollars for immigration legal work that was never performed.

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Kyle R. Edmiston Hired as Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director for the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kyle R. Edmiston has recently been named as the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director for the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (LC/SWLA CVB), working under the direction of Shelley Johnson, executive director/CEO of the bureau. Edmiston will begin working at the bureau in January.