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Phoebe Robinson could be your new BFF
Phoebe Robinson is U2's biggest fan, a worshipper of all things Oprah, and someone with an unapologetic love of "the Aidan years" of "Sex and the City."
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Ways you can honor Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his assassination
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. In recognition, The King Center in Atlanta has a list of events and service projects you can get involved with.
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Celebrity Hair Care Professional Vonda Kennedy-Young
Houston-based stylist joins Amirakal Marketing roster of celebrity talent
Amirakal Marketing has once again expanded its clientele to include Houston, TX-based celebrity hairstylist Elvonda Kennedy-Young.
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Are You Getting All Your Vitamins? Revamping Your Diet in 2020
Getting all the vitamins and nutrients you need each day is one of the most important things you can do to feel your best.
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Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend with David Nail at The Rustic
Live performance by popular country artist set for May 22
The Rustic is giving Houstonians a special way to celebrate the holiday weekend with a live performance by innovative country music artist David Nail.
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Houston 2020 high school senior celebration only days away
Live event program information and updates to video tribute celebrity lineup
Now just days away, Houston area high school seniors will soon celebrate their achievements at a series of special outdoor events created by their respective school districts at the urging of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Five participating districts: Aldine, Alief, HISD, Spring Branch and Spring have announced locations and plans for their individual celebrations Friday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m.
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Trentino Gelato Makes Life Sweeter
In the midst of the Stay at Home order, some of us might find ourselves challenged with controlling our snacking impulse. We are fortunate to live in the fourth largest city in the United States where restaurants are plentiful and so are grocery stores. While the restaurants are temporarily limited to delivery and take-out, more people have been compelled to buy more food items to prepare and enjoy at home.
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HISD, Houston Food Bank distribute over 280,000 pounds of food Saturday at NRG
When HISD Nutrition Services Senior Operations Manager Keith Lewis drove up to NRG Stadium Saturday for the massive food distribution effort, he wasn’t nervous. He was excited.
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Tight End Rob Gronkowski Comes Out of Retirement to Join Former Teammate Tom Brady In Tampa
Well, Patriots fans. I have some good news and some bad news.
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Could You Be Missing Out On Senior Discounts? Here Are A Few Things To Know
People who reach or near their retirement years often need to watch every penny.
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METRO Reminds Riders Social Distancing Key to Preventing COVID-19 Spread
Community Expresses Gratitude for Frontline Workers
METRO continues to echo public health officials' recommendations to avoid close contact with people by maintaining a social distance of at least six feet, which is about the equivalent of two arms' length.
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Houston Black Real Estate Association Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing Act Signed Seven Days After the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Houston Black Real Estate Association, (HBREA) a local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), the country’s oldest, minority real estate trade association is planning a week-long series of events, April 14-21, 2018 in observance of the trade association’s dedication to increasing Black wealth through home ownership.
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Lucy Brings the Flavors of Ethiopia to Houston
Nestled at 6800 Southwest Freeway in Houston, Texas facing the main road is a jewel straight out of Africa. The pretty red building with plentiful parking and easy access to the entrance is home to Lucy, Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge. According to their website www.LucyHouston.com “Our restaurant and lounge celebrates the roots of humanity in Ethiopia - which you will find in our food, art-gallery, and festivities. We are family owned and operated with friendly staff, delicious food and drink, and a great atmosphere. Please stop in to eat, drink, relax, and have fun. “
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas students sing 'Seasons of Love' in emotional performance at Tony Awards
Standing onstage at the Tony Awards, the drama students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School sang of love and loss in an stirring performance of "Seasons of Love" from the musical "Rent."
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A third of Americans say blackface is ok for Halloween costumes
Thirty-four percent of Americans said they find a white person using makeup to darken their skin so they appear to be a different race as part of a Halloween costume to be always acceptable (15%) or sometimes acceptable (19%), with big divides between political parties, according to a Pew Research Center poll.
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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station
Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.
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Brightway Insurance welcomes new Independent Agents
More consumers now have the opportunity to enjoy a better way to shop for insurance as three insurance sales professionals are now on the path to the American dream of business ownership through the Brightway Insurance Independent Agent program. The Independent Agent program is a six- to 12-month period in which insurance sales professionals can qualify for a fully financed franchise fee to enter our Office Agent franchise program.
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Songwriting with Soldiers Concert Premiers Nationally October 25 On PBS
PBS will present SONGWRITING WITH SOLDIERS, a powerful one-hour concert special featuring veterans, service members and award-winning songwriters coming together for a night of music illustrating military veterans' experiences. The program, airing Friday, October 25, 2019 at 10:00 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), was filmed in August at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).
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Sonofresco Announces Fall Special: Complimentary Shipping On Green Coffee Beans
Sonofresco has announced a Fall Special to provide free shipping on its green coffee beans. The promotion will be available to customers on all qualifying orders through October 31st.
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Superstar Jay-Z is the first billionaire rapper, says Forbes
Jay-Z once rapped "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man." Turns out he was right.
