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Female Sneakerhead Says All Soles Matter When It Comes to Sneakers and Style
Women are tall, short, voluptuous, skinny, sassy, classy, smart…in other words multifaceted individuals who don’t fit a certain mold and can’t be boxed, so why try? Just continue to make spaces where she always has a seat at the head of the table (Yall, caught that?), her voice is never silence and her opinion never ignored.
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City Of Houston Donation Drive For Jackson, MS Collects Enough Water To Fill Four 18-Wheelers
Houstonians showed up in large numbers and demonstrated their giving spirit during Friday's water donation drive for Jackson, Mississippi.
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City of Houston Water Donation Drive for Jackson, Mississippi
Published on September 6, 2022
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City of Houston Water Donation Drive for Jackson, Mississippi
Published on September 6, 2022
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City of Houston Water Donation Drive for Jackson, Mississippi
Published on September 6, 2022
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Houston Pays It Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner holds Water Donation Drive For Mississippi
Mayor Sylvester Turner encouraged Houstonians to donate water to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi. People in the state's largest city lack safe drinking water or water to flush toilets due to a catastrophic failure of that city's water system earlier this week following flooding and torrential rains.
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Performing Arts Houston Announces New/Now Commissioning Project Winners
Advancing a project spotlighting and supporting working Houston artists, Performing Arts Houston announces the winners of the second annual New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project. The four winners, reflecting the diversity of arts in our city, represent a wide range of artistic genres, creative voices, and cultural backgrounds:
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2022 New/Now Winners (clockwise from top left: Anthony Brandt, J.E. Hernández, Vivalda Ndula, Tazeen Zahida. All photos by Houston photographer Claire McAdams.
Published on September 6, 2022
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Everything you need to know about the updated Covid-19 boosters
There's a new kind of Covid-19 shot coming to a pharmacy or clinic near you. The US Food and Drug Administration and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on updated boosters that target the original strain of the coronavirus as well as the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. The hope is that these shots will improve protection against the currently circulating viruses that cause Covid-19.
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Your Vote Affects the Quality of Everyday Living
During recent informal discussions with GenZs (ages 18-24), we have been distressed to learn that many of them and their friends, do not understand the purpose of voting and are not sure if they are going to vote in the 2022 Midterm elections.
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King Ashley and Diageo Celebrate Black Excellence at Accelerate 180 Conference in Houston
DIAGEO and its brands, CÎROC, Crown Royal, and Tequila Don Julio, celebrated Black excellence and success at Accelerate 180’s annual All-White Party at the Hilton Houston North Hotel. DIAGEO and its brands partnered with conference founder, King Ashley Ann for “The Most Lit Business and Lifestyle Conference” to provide resources to fuel the success of new Black entrepreneurs looking for guidance towards financial freedom.
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Fisk University Welcomes the Largest Freshmen Class in Over 40 Years
Students from 33 states and 5 countries join the Fisk family this Fall
Fisk University, one of the nation's elite private historically black colleges and universities (HBCU), has experienced a remarkable enrollment increase over the past four years. In 2017, the total student body was 630 students and this fall, Fisk exceeded 1,050 students with an incoming class of just under 400 students. These students arrive from 33 states and five countries to join the Fisk family and to become part of the next generation of executive leaders across every sector of society. Many are first generation students, whose trajectory will define families and communities across the country. In an increasingly minority/majority world, this is the future, and the future looks bright.
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month This September
Prostate Cancer Remains Second Leading Cancer In Men; Screenings and Awareness More Vital Than Ever
Men's Health Network (MHN) raises awareness about prostate health this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month as events kick off this September.
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Honda and HBCU Community Celebrate Return of Honda Battle of the Bands with Live Showcase Event
-2023 event to be held on campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama -Voting has begun! Fans can help choose which HBCU marching bands will perform live at the 2023 Invitational Showcase -Tickets on sale at www.hondabattleofthebands.com
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New Wellness Spa with Full Hookah Bar Brings Upscale Experience to Houston
Charlotte-based Ugo Beauty & Artistry spa expands brand with new Houston location
Popular Charlotte, North Carolina-based luxury wellness spa Ugo Beauty & Artistry is expanding with the launch of the brand’s second US location in Houston, Texas!
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Ugo Beauty & Artistry’s new Houston location provides relaxing spa experiences with custom skincare services and holistic wellness products
Published on September 6, 2022
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Missouri City native supports U.S. Navy Super Hornet Jet Aircraft
Lt. j.g. Tyson Stickler, a native of Missouri City, Texas, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 106 in support of the F/A-18 Super Hornet.
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Alley Theatre Announces the Cast & Creative Team of Edward Albee’s Seascape
Alley favorite Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play centers on mature, loving relationships
The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – Seascape, written by Tony-Award Winner Edward Albee. This provocative and fantastical story featuring an encounter between two couples, one human and one sea creature, runs October 14 – November 13, 2022, in the Neuhaus Theatre and is directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
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Tres Generaciones® Tequila Teams Up with Global R&B Sensation GIVĒON to Launch Its New Creative Platform “Get Up Tres,” a Celebration of the Imperfect Journey
As a Brand Rooted in the Spirit of Perseverance, “Get Up Tres” Inspires Consumers to Never Give Up and Always Get Up
Tres Generaciones® Tequila, established to honor the Sauza family's multigenerational commitment to their craft, announced today its newest marketing campaign, “Get Up Tres,” as part of the brand’s recent relaunch.
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Megan Thee Stallion Teams Up with Key Glock to Unveil New “Ungrateful” Music Video
Today, three-time Grammy award-winning recording artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion released the new music video for “UNGRATEFUL (feat. Key Glock)” from the Houston native’s acclaimed LP “Traumazine.” Watch the new visual HERE directed by Colin Tilley.
