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Advocates Push to Pardon 110 Black Soldiers Guilty in 1917 Houston Riots
The South Texas College of Law Houston, the local NAACP chapter, advocates and supporters plan to push for the pardon of 110 Black soldiers convicted of mutiny and rioting at Camp Logan in 1917, the Houston Chronicle reported. The soldiers were hanged, executed or sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty in the 1917 riots, which occurred after months of racial tensions toward the all-Black Third Battalion of the United States Army’s 24th Infantry Regiment.
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Jeff Gladney, Arizona Cardinals cornerback, dies at 25
Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, died in a car crash Monday morning in Dallas, according to the team's official website.
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Good Housekeeping Names Toyota Prius Two Eco ‘Best New Hybrid’
Good Housekeeping this week announced the winners of its Best New Car Awards for 2017, and selected the 2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco as the Best New Hybrid. The Awards appear in the February issue, on newsstands January 17.
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Hillary Clinton to make her first public return to the White House since Obama administration
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday will make her first public appearance at the White House in more than six years, participating in her first open press event at the executive mansion since former President Donald Trump defeated her in the 2016 election.
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Award-winning Apple Original Film “Killers of the Flower Moon,” from Martin Scorsese, to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 12, 2024
Following its widely acclaimed and award-winning global theatrical run, Apple Original Films today announced that Martin Scorsese's Critics Choice and Golden Globe Award-nominated feature, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” will be available to stream globally on Apple TV+ beginning Friday, January 12.
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What to expect at the Oscars
Amid a global pandemic, shuttered movie theaters and after a two-month delay, next Sunday's 93rd Academy Awards are already poised to feel very different than in previous years.
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Education Icon, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, Tapped to Deliver December Commencement Address
Prairie View A&M University today announced that anthropologist, educator and museum director, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, will deliver the keynote address at the University’s 22nd Fall Commencement scheduled for December 16.
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Texas Woman Dies of Flesh-eating Bacteria Caused by Hurricane Harvey
A 77-year-old Houston woman died earlier this month from a flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted after falling into Harvey floodwaters in her home, authorities said. Nancy Reed, of the Kingwood area of northeast Houston, died on Sept. 15 of flood-related necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria, after she fell into contaminated flood water in her home, the Harris County medical examiner's office ruled.
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Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends Class of 2023 Announced
The TaxAct Texas Bowl Committee has selected the 2023 class of Gridiron Legends inductees, the committee announced today. The honorees will be inducted into the Gridiron Legends at a special pregame ceremony during the TaxAct Texas Bowl game at NRG Stadium on Dec. 27.
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President Trump to Visit Benedict College for The Conservative Case for Criminal Justice Reform
The President of the United States of America will be speaking on Friday, October 25 during a one-day symposium on "The Conservative Case for Criminal Justice Reform” at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Benedict College. He is speaking in his capacity as President, not as a candidate for office. He will be joined by other Republican elected officials and conservative thought leaders for the Friday symposium.
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Department of Education Announces $3.2 Billion in Additional HEERF Funds to Support Students
This morning, the Department of Education (ED) announced the release of $3.2 billion in additional emergency grants under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The purpose of these funds is to help historic and under-resourced institutions develop programs that expand opportunity for all students, including those aimed at engaging disconnected students, expanding mental health services and improving retention rates.
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India Boycotts China's Global Trade Jamboree
Representatives from dozens of countries -- including 30 heads of state -- gathered in Beijing on Sunday for a lavish summit to discuss China's trillion-dollar global trade and investment initiative, known as One Belt, One Road.
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Protiviti CEO Joseph Tarantino and Managing Director Frank Kurre Named to the 2022 NACD 'Directorship 100' List
Evelyn Dilsaver, member of multiple boards and Protiviti Advisory Board member, honored on Directors list
Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Frank Kurre, managing director and Global Account Management leader with Protiviti, have been named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 2022 Directorship 100™ list, in the Governance Professionals and Institutions category. The NACD list recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage and integrity.
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AKAs Celebrate the Installation of New International President Danette Anthony Reed
Danette Anthony Reed has ascended to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s highest office, becoming the 31st woman to be installed as International President & CEO 70th Boule on Thursday, July 14, in Orlando, FL. Thousands of members and dignitaries were present for her installation. She becomes the first Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® International President who is an engineer.
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HBCU Spotlight: Jarvis Christian College, Southwestern Christian College, and Texas College
As we end Historically Black Colleges and Universities Awareness Month, we conclude by taking a look at our last three HBCUs in Texas.
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Judge Overturns Record Verdict in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Trial
Judges in two separate cases have ruled in favor of pharma giant Johnson & Johnson, overturning large financial judgments awarded to plaintiffs who believe the company's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower powder products caused their ovarian cancer. One award was to a California woman for $417 million, and another was to an Alabama woman for $72 million.
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Major News From the Rockets Camp: The Team Is Up for Sale
Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander is looking for a buyer of the franchise.
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Non-Profit Leader Creates An Organization That Serves Marginalized Communities
Founder Ashley Arrington of AGAPE Global started a non-profit organization targeting those who have been marginalized, neglected and abused.
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Texas College Names Vice President for Academic Affairs
Texas College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jan E. Duncan to the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Duncan comes to the college with broad experiences and expertise that covers all levels of secondary and postsecondary education. Most recently, she served as an instructional designer for the use of Blackboard for grade levels K-12.

