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Black doctor debunks COVID-19 myths on TikTok to reach Black Ameri¬cans
A growing number of Black doctors are using social media to reach vaccine-wary members of their communities. Dr. Kristamarie Collman, a family medicine physician in Orlando, is one of them.
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Urban League Texas Delegation to Hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" On Opening Day of National Urban League Conference
With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential. That’s why the Urban League Texas Delegation will hold an “Urban League Fights for You Rally” at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, the first day of the National Urban League (NUL) Conference being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston through Saturday, July 29.
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Discovery Green® announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will open for the Winter 2020-2021 season!
Safety protocols include increased sanitation and contactless ticket buying. A reduced number of tickets will be sold to maintain social distancing.
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces The Ice powered by Green Mountain Energy will be open for the Winter season beginning Nov. 13, 2020 through Jan. 31, 2021. This is the first large-scale event to be held at the park since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Supporting the health and safety of the community, Discovery Green is implementing procedures and protocols following guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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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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Everyone from the vet to the barber is hiking prices. And there's no relief in sight
When Teri Byrd opened her 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic in Vashon, Washington, four years ago, her sights were set on growing the business.
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Why it’s not all doom and gloom for commercial real estate
After decades of growth bolstered by low interest rates and easy credit, commercial real estate has hit a wall.
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Aurora Pays $110K for Unlawful Detention and Tasing of Darsean Kelley
Police Tased Kelley in the Back as he Said, “I Know My Rights”
The City of Aurora will pay $110,000 to settle claims brought by ACLU of Colorado on behalf of Darsean Kelley, a young Black man who was unlawfully stopped, detained, and tased in the back by Aurora police just as he said “I know my rights.”
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Four Reasons Why HIDDEN FIGURES Should Be #1 AGAIN!
HIDDEN FIGURES blew expectations with movie-goers making the film #1 opening weekend, beating ROGUE ONE at the box office and bringing in $22.8 million!
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“Houston In Black And White” to air on Houston Public Media TV 8 Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
TV special to explore issues facing black and white communities in Houston
Houston Public Media is exploring the issues that face black and white communities in Houston during a 60-minute TV special, “Houston In Black And White,” that airs on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. on TV 8. The show will explore who we are, how we arrived here and what we can do to move forward into a future of healing, equality and growth. Click here for a preview.
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County Attorney Ryan Wins Court Order To Stop Lawyer Defrauding Clients
Charged Thousands for Immigration Work Not Done
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has won a court order against an attorney who was charging his clients thousands of dollars for immigration legal work that was never performed.
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Lawsuits hit mail-in ballots in four states
You've heard of Kanye West. You've probably never heard of Howie Hawkins. And you might not have realized he's also running for president.
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To Fulfil Dr. King's Vision, We Must Lift Up the Poor
Dr. Martin Luther King's final mission was to build and launch a Poor People's Campaign across lines of race, religion and region. He called for a "revolution of values" to address the "triplets of evil" -- militarism, racism and economic injustice. People should not die from poverty in the richest nation in the world, he argued. It was time to speak out; silence was a betrayal.
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Juneteenth Virtual Performance of Mzuri Aimbaye's Award-Winning Play: The Fannie Lou Hamer Story
Joy Reid, Host of MSNBC's AM Joy, will provide a special introduction and Mary Pat Hector, nationally recognized youth activist, will moderate a panel discussion after the performance
The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have sparked global protests, elicited calls for record voter turnout in the 2020 Elections, and amplified the voices of a new generation of civil rights activists.
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University of Pennsylvania Professor Ebony Elizabeth Thomas Offers List of Children’s Books That Accurately Depict Slavery
Children in the U.S. are often introduced to America’s troubled and cruel history through movies, television programs, and children’s books. Historical fiction is frequently the means by which children learn about atrocities such as the enslavement of African Americans, racial segregation, Japanese-American internment, and the genocide of Native Americans.
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The O'Jays Take On the Trump Administration and Social Injustice on New Studio Album the Last WOrd Via S-Curve Records/BMG
Today, multi-platinum selling Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The O’Jays (Eddie Levert Sr., Walter Williams Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant), take on the Trump administration and social injustice with a message of love on their new album, The Last Word, available across all streaming platforms via S-CURVE RECORDS/BMG. The Last Word is the group’s final studio album and their first in almost 20 years. It is currently available here.
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Angela Means, aka “Felicia” in ‘Friday,’ Now Owns and Runs Vegan Spot, Jackfruit Cafe
Angela Means made it in entertainment. She walked runways for Jean-Paul Gaultier and Betsey Johnson, did stand-up and opened for Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx and Sinbad, and appeared in the Nickelodeon show Cousin Skeeter and the movie Friday. (She’s Felicia.)
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THIS WEEKEND: Best-Selling Author Roxane Gay, Nashville’s Next Star Brittney Spencer to Join 2022 Women’s Convention in Houston
Actress Torrey DeVitto and Emmy Award Winning Host Jeannie Mai Jenkins Will Host Feminist Game Shows for Activists in Attendance
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Univar Solutions Publishes 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Company achieves public sustainability goals launched in 2017
Details progress toward ESG goals to 2025 and beyond, including key emissions targets to drive the Company's journey to a net-zero carbon future
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Combated Book Bans with Donations
Sorority members said books by and for African Americans had to be included. So, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter would purchase books!
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Houston Welcomes Jurassic Quest Home as It Marks Its Decade Milestone – Secure Your Tickets Today
Walk among the dinosaurs as North America’s most popular, can’t-miss dinosaur adventure stomps into NRG Center, Dec. 8-10
Jurassic Quest® returns, offering Houston families a larger and more spectacular interactive dinosaur experience at the NRG Center from December 8-10.
