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The 2023 Pink Awards Celebrates a Night of Excellence and Welcomes Hosts Carl Payne and Malik Yoba
Prestigious Honorees Announced for the Annual Ceremony
Hailed as one of Atlanta’s premier breast cancer awareness events, The Pink Awards is set for Saturday, February 25, 2023, inside Southwest Atlanta’s Riverside EpiCenter. This year’s awards will be co-hosted by “Martin” alum and celebrated actor Carl Anthony Payne II and 3x NAACP Image Award Winner and “NY Undercover Actor” Malik Yoba.
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Calling all Aspiring Young Poets: Writers in the Schools Announces 2023 Space City Slam Series
Writers in the Schools (WITS), a Houston-area nonprofit that engages youth in the joy and power of reading and writing, invites young poets to participate in its annual poetry competition.
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METRO President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire
METRO's longest serving President & CEO Tom Lambert has announced plans to retire from the agency at the end of this year. Lambert began serving as president & CEO in 2013.
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Thriving While Black in Paris
I'm looking forward to letting Black women know what life is like in Paris."
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Black History Month: A Guide to Houston's African American Landmarks
Black History in the Bayou
Black history is layered throughout Houston — you just have to be open to exploring. In a city lauded for its cultural diversity, it should come as no surprise that Houston neighborhoods provide storied pockets that explore African American’s plight, perseverance, and progression throughout history. From green spaces rooted in Emancipation celebrations to arts venues that fostered sounds of soul, these nine Houston African American landmarks are a must-visit during Black History Month and beyond.
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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Drops a Bomb New ‘Cue Creation
World’s largest barbecue restaurant unveils limited-time Atomic Barbecue Chicken Sandwich, available February 6
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is adding an atomic level of spice to its tender, hickory wood-smoked barbecue chicken with a new offering at your local Dickey’s barbecue restaurant!
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Houston Man Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Alief Robbery and Murder
A Houston man was sentenced to 45 years in prison this week after pleading guilty to murder for robbing and shooting a man in Alief in 2018, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Treasurer Schroder launches the Unclaimed Property Great Employee Give Back of 2023 at Baton Rouge General
To celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer John M. Schroder launched the Great Employee Give Back of 2023, a pilot program with Baton Rouge General, by handing out 572 unclaimed property checks totaling more than $42,000 to employees of the Baton Rouge General on Wednesday afternoon.
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Children’s Museum Houston celebrates Black History Month with special guest readers, interactive activities and spotlight performances
Children’s Museum Houston will celebrate February Black History Month with an abundance of activities, displays and performances dedicated to honoring African American legacy, heritage, and history.
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Unaffordable rental costs now plague 44 million people in every state Economic inequality places most risk of eviction on Blacks and the poor
For the first time in more than two decades of research, every state now has renters who are nearing a financial breaking point in housing affordability. New research released by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), and Moody’s Analytics independently reach the same conclusion: consumers are struggling with a growing percentage of their incomes going towards keeping a roof over their heads.
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Denver Broncos reportedly make deal with New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as head coach
Sean Payton will join the Denver Broncos as head coach after they agreed compensation with the 59-year-old's former team, the New Orleans Saints, according to reports from ESPN and NFL Network.
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Bed Bath and Beyond is closing 87 more stores. See the list
Bed Bath and Beyond is closing another 87 stores as the struggling retailer barrels toward bankruptcy.
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The coldest wind chills in decades will thrash New England as the deadly ice storm in the South leaves more than 400,000 without power
Dangerous wind chills as cold as 50 degrees below zero will blast the Northeast while parts of the South struggle to thaw from a deadly ice storm.
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Children's mental health tops list of parent worries, survey finds
Forty percent of US parents are "extremely" or "very" worried that their children will struggle with anxiety or depression at some point, a new survey finds.
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College Board unveils official framework for new AP African American studies course
The College Board released Wednesday the official framework of a new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier denounced for imposing a "political agenda."
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House passes resolution to remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Thursday to pass a resolution to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Meta wowed Wall Street, but investors remain skeptical about tech
Thursday afternoon will round out what has so far been a sobering earnings season for the Big Tech giants.
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After several years of raking in profits thanks to strong demand for tech gadgets and services during the pandemic, the industry’s fortunes began to turn …
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Subway hopes new meat slicers will boost sales after record 2022
Subway says it had a record-setting year for sales in 2022, bolstered by a major menu revamp and store renovations. The company believes its plan to slice meat in front of customers could make 2023 another record year.
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Blackouts and soaring prices: Pakistan's economy is on the brinkBlackouts and soaring prices: Pakistan's economy is on the brink
Muhammad Radaqat, a 27-year-old greengrocer, is worried. He doesn't know how much an onion will cost next week, let alone how he'll be able to afford the fuel he needs to heat his home and keep his family warm.
