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Beyond the Rhetoric: It is Time to get Real about Black Business
It dawned upon me back in 1992, that there was no sincere movement or interest in developing Black owned businesses. Even though Booker T. Washington wrote books about it there was no sincere movement to push forward the thought and reality of “BLACK BUSINESS”.
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Hurricane Harvey: The Storm That Changed Me
I’ve been at my current job for twelve years and I’ve experienced several weather events. Hurricanes, freezes, wildfires, you name it; I’ve been in it. When these type of events happen most people are preparing their home for the disaster and making sure that their family will be safe if or when trouble strikes. I, on the other hand, am always hard at work prepping to make sure an entire city is safe and stays functioning. I don’t run from storms. I face them head on. My job requires me to be on call during times inclement weather strikes so I’ve never actually been at home for a hurricane.
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CNN Poll of Polls averages show Biden advantage in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin two weeks from Election Day
CNN Poll of Polls averages across 10 key battleground states suggest tight races heading into the final two weeks of the campaign in seven states and former Vice President Joe Biden ahead in the averages of the other three, all of which President Donald Trump won in 2016.
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Police release information on investigation that led to charges against Lori Vallow in the murder of her former husband
Details of the investigation leading to the charges against Lori Vallow in the death of her former husband show he feared for their children’s safety, police say, citing a mental health petition Charles Vallow filed.
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Croatia hit by 6.4 magnitude earthquake, leaving at least 6 dead
At least six people died after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of central Croatia on Tuesday, the Interior Ministry said on Twitter.
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Winds howled, water leaked through windows and the generators kicked on at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Despite it all, the NICU staff kept all 19 …
Published on August 28, 2020
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First-ever Mayor's History Makers Awards to Recognize 10 Houstonians Making a Difference in the Community
In celebration of Black History Month, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Comcast will honor 10 community volunteers at the inaugural Mayor’s History Makers Awards. Honorees will be recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement.
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Buick and GMC Marketing Vice President Philip Brook (left) accepts the IHS Markit "Most Improved Loyalty to Make" award from IHS Markit Vice President Automotive …
Published on January 17, 2018
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At least 270,000 Syrians flee latest deadly regime offensive
At least 270,000 Syrians -- more than the population of Orlando, Florida -- have fled their homes in southwest Syria since the government launched an offensive against rebels more than two weeks ago, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
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The Storm We’ll Never Forget
Five storms etched in Texans’ memory top the list as being among those as the most costly and deadly.
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The owner of Leicester City Football Club, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, was among the five people who died in the helicopter crash on Saturday evening after the …
Published on October 30, 2018
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Erin Moran, Joanie Cunningham In ‘Happy Days,’ Dies At 56
Moran was found dead Saturday by emergency responders after a dispatcher for the Harrison County, Indiana, sheriff’s department received a 911 call, the department said. The cause of death has not been determined. An autopsy is pending.
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Omarosa to Leave White House
White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, a former contestant on "The Apprentice," plans to leave the White House next month, according to a statement from press secretary Sarah Sanders.
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Supreme Court allows transgender military ban to go into effect
The Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump's transgender military ban to go into effect on Tuesday, dealing a blow to LGBT activists who call the ban cruel and irrational.
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Ringing in the New Year from City Hall: Whitmire sworn in as Houston’s new mayor
As Houstonians counted down the seconds to midnight, a crowd of John Whitmire’s family, friends, and political allies had their own private countdown at City Hall. When they finished, John Whitmire took the oath of office as Houston’s next mayor in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Chris Froome: Tour de France Champion Failed a Drug Test
The world's best cyclist Chris Froome has asthma -- and he recently failed a drugs test in one of the sport's most prestigious races because of the condition.
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Week in good news: Ice sculptures, wacky words, cheeky husky
I am currently reading “How Infrastructure Works” by engineer and materials science expert Deb Chachra. It’s one of those books that has to be read in sips of about 20 pages or so. To do otherwise would be akin to chugging a bottle of barrel-aged Scotch: a waste of a good thing and far too potent to take in at one time.
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Unveiling History: "In the Bubble with Jaime" Sets the Stage for Local, USA's Season 8 Premiere
As Black History Month unfolds, Houston Style Magazine is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated launch of season 8 of WORLD's acclaimed documentary series, Local, USA. Kicking off this extraordinary season is "In the Bubble with Jaime," a Charlamagne tha God-executive produced film that offers an intimate glimpse into the historic Senate run of Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison. Join us as we explore the impactful narrative of this groundbreaking documentary premiering on February 5.
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Arthur Mitchell, Co-founder of Dance Theatre of Harlem, Dies at 84
Arthur Mitchell, the trailblazing African-American dancer who called himself "the grandfather of diversity," has died, according to the Dance Theatre of Harlem's Facebook page.
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100 BLACK MEN SHARE THEIR STORIES: Literary Initiative Gives Black Voices A Platform to Speak
Literary Initiative Gives Black Voices A Platform to Speak
For the past two weeks, stories of discrimination, police brutality, and race-based scapegoating have consumed the news. Millions of people across the world have taken to the streets to combat systemic racism and bring equality to all people.
