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Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Announces Latest Round of Investments, Partnerships and Grants to Kick Off 2022
One Million Black Women announces new investments, impactful partnerships and philanthropic grants for 17 leading organizations and projects across the country to lift up Black women and girls.
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Opinion| The Everlasting Dream
Last year in this space, I sought to honor the sacrifices of Martin Luther King Jr. by focusing on some of the gains made by the black community since Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965). As part of the academic community, I celebrated the increases in high school and college graduation rates. Also, during the same period since the 1960s, the poverty rates decreased because of measurable gains in median household incomes.
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City of Houston Seeks Artists for Sculpture and Mural Works for New North Belt Public Safety Complex
The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), in collaboration with the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Houston Fire Department (HFD), has released a request for qualifications for two art pieces that will be displayed at the new North Belt Public Safety Complex.
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Artist rendering of the new North Belt Public Safety Complex, 31,000 square foot facility with shared amenities for both the Houston Police and Fire Departments.
Published on January 18, 2022
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City of Houston Awarded $150,000 Grant from the National League of Cities to Promote Equitable Career Opportunities for Youth
The City of Houston has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the National League of Cities (NLC), as part of a new initiative to make true economic opportunity a reality for youth and young adults who are marginalized from quality education and career opportunities. In addition to the monetary award, Houston joins the five other cities from across the nation who will also receive specialized assistance from NLC’s staff and other national experts to advance the city’s efforts to expand STEM career pathways for marginalized young people.
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Distribution of All American Rescue Plan ESSER Funds and Approval of All 52 State Education Agency Plans
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced that every state education agency (SEA) received approval of their American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan before the end of December 2021. As a result, the Department has distributed all $122 billion of ARP ESSER funds to all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
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PERRY HOMES NOW SELLING NEW HOMES IN AUDUBON COMMUNITY IN MAGNOLIA
Perry Homes, one of the largest and most trusted builders in Texas, is expanding in Magnolia.
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Putin and Biden are caught in a high-stakes gamble over Ukraine
It is a very bad idea -- for all concerned. Yet the drumbeat towards another war in Ukraine is amplifying itself, taking on a life of its own, in a huge, high-risk maneuver by either the Biden administration or Moscow, or both.
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European study finds action video games can help a child's reading ability
A team of researchers in Italy and Switzerland found that children can achieve long-term reading improvements by playing as little as two hours of action video games per week.
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Airlines ask Biden administration for 'immediate intervention' on 5G
Executives from the largest US airlines asked the Biden administration for "immediate intervention" in the planned rollout of 5G technology near major airports on Wednesday, warning of dire consequences for transportation and the economy.
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Golden State Warriors distance themselves from team investor who said: 'Nobody cares about what's happening to the Uyghurs'
The Golden State Warriors have distanced themselves from comments made by Chamath Palihapitiya, a part owner who said that "nobody cares about what's happening to the Uyghurs."
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Every Time I Die band splits
The band Every Time I Die has split over an apparent disagreement with singer Keith Buckley. Some members of the the metalcore band that first formed in 1998, including Jordan Buckley, shared a statement on social media stating "Andy, Jordan, Steve and Goose's last show with Every Time I Die was on Dec 11, 2021."
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Hartford leaders plan to launch new task force after student dies from overdose
A school community in Hartford continues to grieve the death of a 13-year-old who died from a fentanyl overdose.
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Gunman in Texas synagogue standoff was known to UK security services, official says
The British national killed by the FBI after taking four people hostage at a Texas synagogue Saturday was known to UK security services and had been the subject of a brief investigation in 2020, a UK official told CNN.
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NFL Pro Bowl Fast Facts
Here is a look at the NFL Pro Bowl, the all-star game of the National Football League.
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Photo Credit/Houston Texans
Published on January 15, 2022
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Published on January 15, 2022
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Texans GM Nick Caserio Sites Philosophical Differences As The Reason David Culley Was Fired
“I think it’s about moving forward, and it’s about, I would say, being open-minded to potentially making some changes, whatever those entail, whatever that constitution looks like,” said Caserio.
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CurlDaze Hair Care Launches its Silky Hydration Line
Influencer-Founded Brand CurlDaze adds another product to its hair care collection
This month sees the highly anticipated release of CurlDaze Hair Care’s Silky Hydration Line. The line includes a Cream Shampoo, Detangling Conditioner, Detangling Leave-In Conditioner, and the highly anticipated Deep Conditioner Detangling Masque, which has been developed to ensure hair is cleansed and ready to style. These items will join the brand’s three signature products: Glossy Shine Gel, Ultra Moisture Creme with Kukui Oil, and Creamy Curl Styler with Kukui Oil. The initial product selection of stylers has sold out several times via the brand’s E-commerce resulting in a growing cult following since the 2020 launch.
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TABC issues emergency order suspending El Tucanazo’s liquor permit for 30 days following deadly Jan. 8 shooting
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has issued an emergency order suspending the liquor permit of a Houston-area bar for 30 days following a deadly shooting that left one person dead early Jan 8.
