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Azerbaijan's tennis federation has called for Karen Khachanov to be sanctioned after the Russian player expressed support for the Armenian-majority population living in the disputed …
Published on January 26, 2023
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Tyre Nichols had 'extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating,' according to preliminary autopsy commissioned by family
Tyre Nichols, the Black man who died two weeks ago after a confrontation with Memphis Police, suffered "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating," according to preliminary results of an autopsy commissioned by attorneys for his family.
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Tyre Nichols' family attorney says video shows police beating Nichols like a 'human pinata'
Attorneys for the family of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee, said video footage shows he suffered a "nonstop beating" at the hands of police.
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A Tyre Nichols's memorial was held on January 17 at MJ Edwards Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee. Nichols' death came days after two confrontations with …
Published on January 26, 2023
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Officers' conduct in Tyre Nichols' case reflects 'a failing of basic humanity,' Memphis police chief says, as nation braces for video release
Memphis police officers' conduct in the confrontation that preceded this month's death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols "is a failing of basic humanity," the Tennessee city's police chief said as officials prepare to release video of the incident.
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The Memphis police officers' conduct in the confrontation that preceded this month's death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols "is a failing of basic humanity," Memphis …
Published on January 26, 2023
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The Memphis Police Department has terminated five police officers in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols. Top: Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III. …
Published on January 26, 2023
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The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
when it comes to heart disease in the U.S., Black, African American, and Afro-Caribbean communities are disproportionately affected compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
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Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year
On January 22, more than a billion people around the world celebrated the Lunar New …
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Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year
On January 22, more than a billion people around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. It's often referred to as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year
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Black History Month Books for Kids
Your parents and your teachers try to tell you about the past. You like the stories they share, the things your grandparents did and the important celebrities that lived long ago. It's history and it's fun to know, so why not reach for these Black History Month books for kids ages 5 to 8...?
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Man Who Fled Country After Killing Man in Case of Mistaken Identity Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
The owner of a Houston transmission-repair shop who fled the country in 2018 after shooting a man he mistook for a thief was sentenced to 35 years in prison this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.
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Missing
Sometimes when mom and dad are away, the kids will play. But what happens when mom and dad don’t comeback. Then what?
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Milestones Show Us Where We’ve Come From, Where We Need to Go
Two things happened last week — one public, the other personal — that made me reflect on how far we’ve come as a nation, how we got here, and what it will take to keep that journey moving forward.
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Dionne Warwick, Legendary Multi-Grammy Winner, and Damon Elliott, Manager-Producer Son, Join “HITS! The Musical” as Co-Producers
50-plus city tour launches in February 2023 with stops from coast-to-coast Tickets and tour dates available at www.thehitstour.com
“HITS the Musical” today announced that Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and six-time Grammy winning legend Dionne Warwick and Damon Elliott, her Manager-Producer son, are joining the production team as Co-Producers.
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South Deering Grocery Store Bamenda Fresh Brings Value and a Vow to Serve the Community
Black-owned grocery store fills void left by major grocery chains fleeing inner city
While grocery chains are abandoning communities of color and closing their doors, a new Black-owned grocery store has opened in the inner city that is being welcomed by area residents. The new neighbor is Bamenda Fresh, a grocery store that recently opened its doors at 9557 S. Jeffery in Chicago. The new grocer is located in the seventh ward in South Deering Manor on the border of South Shore and Jeffrey Manor. With South Deering being the largest of the 77 official community areas of Chicago, Bamenda Fresh is poised to satisfy a real need in the community. That’s because the store brings products – and value. Its shelves are filled with a full line of grocery items and customers are ecstatic.
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Austin funk legend Henry Invisible announces his latest groove inducing single 'Ain't Easy,' out Feb. 3
Henry Invisible emerges in 2023 with a rich profusion of music featuring a bold new sound and a fresh stage name to match
Henry Invisible emerges in 2023 with a rich profusion of music featuring a bold new sound and a fresh stage name to match
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Congressman Al Green Speaks Out Against Discriminatory Texas Senate Bill 147
On Monday, January 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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Roderick Little named HBCU Band Director of the Year
Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South (SBOTS) Band Director Roderick Little, Ph.D., has been named 2022 HBCU band director of the year by Best American Craftsman (B.A.C.) Musical Instruments.
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Maternal Health Continues to be an Urgent Crisis in Harris County
Maternal Health Awareness Day is January 23 – A call to action to improve maternal health
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day, a day in which Harris County Public Health (HCPH) highlights the urgent maternal and infant health crisis in the county and what Harris County is doing to combat that crisis. HCPH reminds families about the importance of knowing their risk and the many preventive steps that can be taken to ensure healthier outcomes.
