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Neveah Spillman loves sports. Her current position at Maple Park Middle School isn’t typical of girls her age. Neveah is the football team’s starting quarterback.
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Houston Mom’s Bilingual Teddy Bears, Video Posts Help Make Learning Fun for Kids During Shutdown
Dr. Tameka Maiden, a single mom and pharmacist from Houston, has found a creative way to keep little ones engaged and learning during the COVID-19 shutdown! The former Houston teacher created a line of cuddly interactive dual-language teddy bears, called “Cubby Love Bears”, that teach children colors, numbers, alphabet and other primary skills in both English and Spanish!
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Court Orders Release of Individual From Immigration Detention Due to COVID-19 Concerns
A United States District Court today granted the ACLU of Texas’ request to release a person who is highly vulnerable to serious illness and death from novel coronavirus, held at the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas.
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ABC 13/KTRK-TV Houston to Host Virtual Town Hall to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 in the Asian American Community
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Give Her Gifts That Leave Her Melanin Popping
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Beyoncé & Jay Z Announce New Program Offering $1 Million in College Scholarships
Beyoncé and husband Jay Z may be raking in the dollars with their highly acclaimed On The Run II tour, but they are pouring those dollars back into communities all over the country, too.
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Louisiana Hip-Hop Artist John Fuggin Dough in Partnership with Bounce & Turn Presents 'Live From The Bayou: 2nd Edition'
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New York rapper Gianna Milani has spent the past 4 weeks on a rise with no decline in sight. From her recent tour dates, to the success of her single Young & Winning; which includes the success that the merch line from this single is having, she has shown more promise than any other female artist would, with no major backing. Gianna first came to be known for her dancing and rapping on YouTube and her frequent appearances on BET's 106 & Park. The young artist even once placed her bid to obtain a recurring role as the shows host during the transition period that eventually saw the show come to an end.
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Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mary J. Blige will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the recording category. The ceremony will take place on Jan. 11 at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. in front of Eastown. Sean “Diddy” Combs will join Hollywood Chamber president and CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star.
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Black Construction Companies Working on $350 Million Obama Presidential Center
Now that Barack Obama is out of the White House, he’s making a statement on support for Black businesses with a huge deal for the Obama Presidential Center.
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Houston, Dallas schools place friendly wager on Astros, Rangers ALCS series
Two Texas elementary schools – one from Dallas, one from Houston – have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the upcoming American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.
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San Jacinto Council Girl Scout Awarded $10,000
Adison Smith, has received the esteemed $10,000 Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship in acknowledgment of her outstanding project, "Cyber Guide: Helping Foster Kids into Adulthood."
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Welcome to Montgomery, Alabama, the “Capital of Dreams.” Serving as the capital of Alabama, Montgomery was once the capital of the Confederacy States of America when Jefferson Davis was sworn in at the steps of the capitol building as the president of the CSA on February 4, 1861.
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Masika Kalyshya , Cisco Rosada & Debra Antney at The No RIP Foundation
#TeamStyleMag's Reggie Dominique was on the scene at the “R.I.P. Foundation - Eat, Drink & BE Charitable” Event for StyleMagazine.com🎥. 🚫No R.I.P. (Reckless Internet Posting) is a movement founded by entertainment mogul Debra Antney urging people to focus on the positive and not the negative. Focus on the truth, and not the gossip and the rumors that could ultimately lead to someone committing suicide. Stop the reckless, hurtful and destructive gossip. If you or someone you know is being bullied please visit PledgeNoRIP.com.
