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Ronald McDonald House Houston Hosts 13th Annual Trafigura Run for the House
All donations directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Houston, a loving home away from home
Ronald McDonald House Houston hosts the 13th annual Trafigura Run, a fun and festive race for people of all ages on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Sam Houston Park. 100% of proceeds directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Houston, a loving home away from home for families with seriously ill children being treated in the Texas Medical Center. Every dollar raised up to $185,000 will be generously matched by the Trafigura Foundation.
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Apple sued by two women alleging their exes used AirTags to stalk them
Apple has been sued by two women who allege their previous romantic partners used the company's AirTag devices to track their whereabouts, potentially putting their safety at risk.
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Grand Marshalls Announced for San Bernardino MLK Parade and Extravaganza January 16th
Grand Marshals for the 2023 San Bernardino MLK Parade and Extravaganza are James Ramos, California State Assemblymember; Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Supervisor, Fifth District; Helen Tran, San Bernardino City Mayor-Elect; and our new African American Chief of Police for the City of San Bernardino Darren L Goodman.
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Top 10 Finalists Announced for 2022 Mr. Texas Football
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the leading publication for all things football in Texas, and the TaxAct Texas Bowl proudly announce the top 10 finalists for the Mr. Texas Football High School Player of the Year Award presented by Kroger.
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"Soul Train Awards" 2022 was the #1 TV Program On 11/26 for Black Viewers
BET delivered rating success with the premieres and encores of “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” 2022 and “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL” last Sunday night. The feel good show of the year, the “Soul Train Awards” 2022 presented by BET, featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment.
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comedian and writer Deon Cole hosted the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards
Published on December 6, 2022
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Alito's mentions of Ashley Madison and children wearing KKK costumes cap an awkward Supreme Court day
As the Supreme Court gathered for more than two hours on Monday to discuss whether a graphic designer can refuse to do business with same-sex couples, the justices somehow strayed into dueling hypotheticals concerning Black and White Santas and dating websites.
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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.
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Kamala Harris to swear in Karen Bass as first female mayor of Los Angeles
Vice President Kamala Harris will swear in Karen Bass as the 43rd mayor of Los Angeles in an inauguration ceremony on Sunday in a meeting of two Democratic women who have broken barriers in politics.
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New Season of OWN's Ready to Love
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will premiere the 7th season of its hit dating series “Ready to Love” Friday, January 6 at 8 PM EST | 7 PM CST. This season the show returns to Miami, where an all-new cast of 16 hopeful singles will meet and – over the course of 14 weekly episodes – interact, date, eliminate unfavorable prospects, and ultimately determine which are truly ready to love. "Ready to Love" is Friday night's #1 original cable series among African-American women (18+) in 2022 to date. The show's average viewership has grown over last year across all key demos.
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The Houston Health Department encourages flu shots ahead of holiday gatherings
Tips to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
The Houston Health Department urges people get vaccinated now against the flu to allow the vaccine’s full protection to take effect by the upcoming holidays.
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Ifeoma Ozoma, 30, is working to broaden protection of employees who speak out against all forms of discrimination and harassment at work. Mandatory Credit: Adria …
Published on December 6, 2022
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This former tech worker is helping change laws for people who get laid off
Ifeoma Ozoma's path as an advocate for tech workers started with a series of tweets one morning in June 2020.
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The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy at Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law Receives $10,000 Grant from The Texas Bar Foundation
The Texas Bar Foundation recently announced that The Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy (ECI) was awarded $10,000 to continue the HALO (Holistic Advocacy in Legal Operations) Initiative. This grant will provide holistic legal representation by assessing and addressing a broad array of biopsychosocial issues that impact ECI's clients.
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Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to Fort Bend
The Edison Arts Foundation in partnership with Performing Arts Houston is excited to welcome the legendary and world renown Dance Theatre of Harlem, along with their Artistic Director, Ms. Virginia Johnson to Missouri City on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
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Sierra Leone native selected as most promising Engineer in Government by Black Engineer of the Year Awards
Lt. Timothy Horton, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington assistant public works officer at the Washington Navy Yard, was selected as the 2023 Most Promising Engineer in Government by the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
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Viral Rap Star YelloPain Educates a Generation Through Music
Since its inception, hip hop has had its ebbs and flows, it’s peaks and plateaus, as corporate structures shapeshift the culture to satisfy commercialism, and political and corporate agendas. In the 21st century, rap music has been the culture’s primary sacrifice; a megaphone through which artists can influence the masses to adopt a lifestyle or a product.
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Jill Scott Announces Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 23rd Anniversary Tour
What started as the 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping, genre-defining album, Who Is Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I in 2020 ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But good news prevails: in 2023, the tour will resume, electrifying auditoriums, theaters, and music halls throughout the nation in celebration of a moment and movement that continues to enthrall music lovers of all ages and backgrounds. Scott will play the iconic album front to back, with hits from her iconic debut album, such as “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other musical stories.
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James Harden’s Thirteen Restaurant Kicks Off Holiday Wine Tasting on Wednesday with Four Explosive Reds
Thirteen, James Harden’s fine dining Midtown restaurant, is kicking off the Holidays with a Red Wine Tasting event this Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 7:00pm-9:00pm!
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Apple TV+ unveils trailer for fourth and final season of M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller “Servant”
Highly anticipated final chapter debuts globally Friday, January 13, 2023 on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ today unveiled the eerie season four trailer for its acclaimed psychological thriller “Servant,” which will return for its epic conclusion on Friday, January 13, 2023. Hailing from executive producer M. Night Shyamalan, “Servant” will debut with the first episode of its 10-episode fourth and final season, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 17, 2023, on Apple TV+.
