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“BroVember” Campaign Encourages Black Men Around the World to Grow Beards to Raise Money to Empower Young Black Boys
This November, Lite it Up Beard Oil is putting a new spin on BroVember by donating money to organizations that support the healthy physical, emotional and spiritual development of young black boys.
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H-E-B releases series of documentary films focused on conservation efforts in Texas
H-E-B’s Our Texas, Our Future commitment commissions docuseries of five films from award-winning filmmakers
H-E-B has teamed up with award-winning filmmakers to release a series of documentary films that highlight stories of dedicated Texans and organizations conserving wildlife habitat, landscapes, and parks across the state.
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38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Nominations Announced
Central City Productions today announced the nominees in 25 categories for the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards taping on Saturday, July 15, returning to the Las Vegas Orleans Arena. The 38th edition of the Stellar Awards will premiere on the newly-launched Stellar TV between Monday, July 24 and August 6, 2023, as well as air in national broadcast syndication from August 7 through September 10, 2023. Gospel music’s most epic celebration is co-hosted this year by Gospel superstars and multiple Stellar Award winners Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and Jonathan McReynolds, who returns to share co-hosting duties for the 2nd year.
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Breast cancer grant spreads its wings
Women of color are now directly benefitting from TSU's Breast Cancer Screening & Prevention Center's (BCSPC) $1 million Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) grant. BCSPC recently launched mobile screening services at sites across the Houston region, increasing access and providing health care equity for many who have been underserved in the past.
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The 'Queens' Release Official Music Videos for "Love Still Finds Us" and Brandy's Cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" From Episode 4 of the Hit ABC Series
The new ABC series starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez, and Brandy as four ’90s hip-hop legends, now in their 40s, who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame. The 'Queens' release official music videos for "Love Still Finds Us" and Brandy's cover of "Ain't No Sunshine" from last night's episode.
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Here's why college football teams use live animals as mascots
The Georgia Bulldogs took on the Texas Longhorns in the Sugar Bowl Tuesday night in New Orleans, and the clash wasn't just on the gridiron.
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Silver surges as Reddit army targets precious metals
Move over GameStop, Reddit mania is spreading to the precious metals market.
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Mr. Vice President, she's speaking: How Kamala Harris beat the stereotypes during her historic VP debate
It became something of a refrain during the 2020 vice presidential debate: "Mr. Vice President, I'm speaking."
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Sandra Lindsay, First Person in U.S. to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
When Sandra Lindsay volunteered to be vaccinated for COVID-19 she had one goal in mind – to lead by example. Lindsay, Director of Critical Nursing at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, had heard all the skepticism of others leery about taking the vaccine. She also was well aware of the history of unjust, racist treatment of African Americans with medical experimentation.
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NAACP Joins Florida State Conference in Denouncing Univ. of Florida “ Aggressive” Behavior toward Black Graduates during Commencement
The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization issued the following statement regarding the aggressive behavior shown toward Black graduates during a commencement ceremony in Gainesville, Florida:
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Rohingya Violence a 'Textbook Example of Ethnic Cleansing,' UN Chief Says
The ongoing Myanmar military operation against the minority Rohingya people appears to be a "textbook example of ethnic cleansing," the UN human rights chief said Monday.
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Houston, Add French Style to Your Summer Wardrobe I
Handcrafted espadrilles for women come to Houston, straight from France
Summer is here ! Why not beat the heat with a sense of style like French women do ? Atelier Aliénor offers stylished, high quality and comfortable espadrilles handcrafted in the South of France.
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Protesters Arrested During Marches for Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge to be Awarded Up to $1,000 in Class-Action Settlement
Nearly a year after protesters in Baton Rouge were arrested during marches for 37-year-old resident Alton Sterling – who was killed by police while selling CDs outside of a store – a federal judge approved a class-action settlement Friday, Oct. 27 that awards up to $1,000 to dozens.
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BMe Community Announces $230,000 in Grants for 23 BMe Vanguard Awardees
Nonprofit recognizes unsung black leaders who help others to live, own, vote, and excel
As the Juneteenth holiday celebration of Black culture approaches, nonprofit BMe Community announces awards to 23 remarkable Black leaders whom they call BMe Vanguards. The award is given to Black people whose service and leadership have earned them the respect and trust of their communities. Each awardee is admitted into an advanced leadership program and receives a $10,000 grant to further the work they are doing in their communities.
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Fans gather to view Aretha Franklin's body in Detroit
LaTonya McIntyre made sure she was first in line outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit to say goodbye to Aretha Franklin.
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Women's International Day Highlight: A Keeper of Bees, A Conversation With Nikki Jackson Of Beyond Fostering, Inc.
It's Women's International Day and there is one woman in Houston who's making sure the future is steady beaming bright. Beyond Fostering, Inc. Founder Nikki Jackson shares briefly with us about her experiences and thoughts on her journey as a super mentor.
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President-elect Joe Biden seeks to unite nation with victory speech
President-elect Joe Biden spoke to a deeply divided nation tonight, making a plea for unity and understanding after four years of turmoil and conflict fomented by President Donald Trump, who showed no indication Saturday that he plans to concede and continued to push the falsehood that he had won the election
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Democratic leaders want the party to stop its Kamala Harris pile-on ahead of 2024
Elizabeth Warren has called twice to apologize. Over a month later, Kamala Harris hasn't called back. In a local Boston radio interview in late January, Warren was enthusiastic about President Joe Biden running for reelection but, asked if Biden should keep Harris as his running mate, she said, "I really want to defer to what makes Biden comfortable on his team."
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'Indian Matchmaking': What to know about the latest Netflix series folks are obsessed with
Lots of people got a glimpse into, and were talking about, "Indian Matchmaking" this weekend.
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'Gucci Grace' and the 'Crocodile': The Key Players in Zimbabwe Politics
Zimbabwe's 93-year-old leader, his 52-year-old wife and his veteran VP -- who was cast aside after years of loyal service -- are some of the key figures in an unfolding political crisis gripping what used to be one of Africa's richest countries.
