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Women's History Month Highlight: Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, Founder of Choice Nation Academy
Meet Telicia Fogle-Simon, a dedicated mother, educator and founder of Choice Nation Academy, a growing education center.
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HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University
EMMY & NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER Rushion McDonald in partnership with the U.S. Army ROTC and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community - will host the HBCU College Day and Career Fair Expo at Texas Southern University. Taking place on Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Houston, TX, 10 AM – 4 PM at University Plaza, the HBCU College Day and Career Expo is FREE.
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Florida isn't the only state pushing legislation that could be harmful to LGBTQ students
Nearly three months into the new year, lawmakers in dozens of states have introduced a slew of bills that could limit the rights of LGBTQ Americans.
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Radiation exposure drug maker says it is ramping up supply in Europe
Russia's refusal to rule out nuclear war has put the world in an unsettling reality: The unthinkable is suddenly a possibility -- if extremely remote. One drugmaker, Partner Therapeutics, isn't waiting to take action.
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New Orleans and other major cities at risk for severe storms including tornadoes
It's been less than a week since deadly storms impacted the Deep South, and once again we are looking at the potential for the same areas to get more severe storms.
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Museum exhibit curated by its own security guards opens in Baltimore
On most days, Rob Kempton guards the many beautiful works on display at the Baltimore Museum of Art -- but this weekend, he's curating them.
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Katy Perry split her pants during 'American Idol' performance
Katy Perry was singing the perfect song for a wardrobe malfunction on "American Idol."
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Pentagon will accelerate production of missiles Ukraine has requested to refill US stockpiles
The Defense Department plans to accelerate production of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and Javelin anti-tank missiles so it can refill its own depleted stocks as it continues to send the vital systems to Ukrainian forces fighting the Russian invasion, according to defense officials.
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Romney says he hasn't reached a decision yet on Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah hasn't yet made up his mind over how he will vote on President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson as he undertakes an in-depth review of her record.
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FDA expected to OK additional Covid-19 booster shots for adults 50 and over this week
The Biden administration is expected to give older adults the option of getting a second Covid-19 vaccine booster as early as this week.
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NYC firefighters unions demand meeting with Mayor Adams over vaccine mandate exemptions
The new coronavirus variant known as BA-2 is moving through New York City. Despite the increase in numbers, Mayor Eric Adams removed the vaccine mandate for pro-athletes and entertainers, and now some unions are calling foul.
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Lawmakers are starting to grumble about Israel's lack of action in Ukraine
A number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill are growing increasingly frustrated with what they see as Israel's lack of action in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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Harris County DA's Office: Gang member sentenced to life in prison for killing woman over AR-15
A Houston gang member was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder for shooting a 19-year-old woman during a dispute over an assault rifle in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.
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Mostyn Law & 1800TruckWreck Award $15,000 to Heartbeat of the Campus Winnera
Local high school, college students honored for their achievements at special reception
Mostyn Law’s HeartBEAT of the Campus Awards has recognized fifteen Houston-area students for their successes on campus and in the community, providing each with a $1,000 check in support of their further studies.
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We’re Not Letting Anybody Steal Our Joy
A congressional meeting room might be the last place people would expect to find joy.
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Big Climb Houston is back!
On Saturday April 2, media and the public are invited to attend the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Big Climb Houston in the fight to cure blood cancers. Participants of the Big Climb will challenge themselves to climb 50 flights of stairs to the top of Three Allen Center and raise critical funds in support of blood cancer research and patient support. Planet Fitness, the innovative fitness franchise with a major presence in Houston, will be local sponsor of the event for the 5th year.
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St. Luke’s United Methodist Church presents Ukraine benefit concert featuring Christina Wells and Ken Medema on Sunday, Apr. 3
Proceeds go to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) for Ukrainian citizens and refugees impacted by the war
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Meet Lia Park in her Korean Mythological Adventure by Austin author
Dive into the world of Korean mythology with debut author and fellow Texan, Jenna Yoon, in her new middle grade fantasy series, LIA PARK AND THE MISSING JEWEL (On Sale 5/3/22). Perfect for AAPI Month, this is a fun and escapist read where readers will see two strong Asian lead characters as the heroes of their own story.
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Urban South Brewery Launches New Beer to Benefit Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine
100% of proceeds from “Double Spilled: Slava Ukraini” beer sales to be donated to the International Rescue Committee
In solidarity with the families and refugees of Ukraine, Urban South Brewery has launched a new beer to raise funds for humanitarian efforts and emergency response in Ukraine. Double Spilled: Slava Ukraini will be available at both Urban South’s New Orleans and Houston taprooms and 100% of the proceeds from beer sales will be donated to the International Rescue Committee.
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GRAMMY-Winning Recording Artist John Legend To Receive Global Impact Award At Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective
The Recording Academy® announced today 12-time GRAMMY®-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective taking place in-person during GRAMMY Week. Legend will be receiving the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award for his personal and professional achievements in the music industry.
