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One-on-One With Queen of the South Star Hemky Madera
Without a doubt, Hemky Madera is a rising star. Every role he has been casted for, his stand out performances measure up to and often supersede the leading actor/actress. From theatre to television, Madera is unstoppable.
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Andrew Jackson Would Think Trump Was 'Too Volatile'
In an interview with SiriusXM's Salena Zito that aired Monday, President Donald Trump repeatedly made reference to Andrew Jackson as a sort of North Star for his own presidency. He also suggested that Jackson had foreseen the Civil War and could have stopped it.
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Cambodia Cuisine: What It's Like To Cook And Eat A Tarantula
The giant tarantula dangling from my mouth might be dead, but it's still terrifying.
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Texas Voter ID Law Was Designed To Discriminate, Judge Rules
The state's voter ID law has been under legal challenge since it passed in 2011 and went into effect in 2013. The Texas law requires voters to present government-issued photo IDs such as a state driver's license, a Texas election identification certificate, a US passport or a military identification card.
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Eight International Players Added to Rosters for 2018 Season
Eight teams will carry an additional overseas player on their practice squads in 2018 as part of an expansion of the International Player Pathway program, the NFL announced today.
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FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America | Highlights, Photos and Video
Fans Can Now Stream the Benefit Special on YouTube
iHeartMedia and FOX brought the biggest names in music together for the benefit special FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic, live on FOX; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. Hosted by Elton John, the benefit special featured performances from Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, Dave Grohl, H.E.R., Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw and more, from their own homes.
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Communities Across the U.S. Celebrate the Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing With Concerts, Proclamations and Programs
On Jan. 16, communities across the country will celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) with events and activities as distinct as their participants. High school students, recording artists, civic leaders, teachers, librarians, college students and more will come together in auditoriums, museums, libraries and churches, or on social networks. The array of activities mark the second annual National Day of Racial Healing, established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in 2017 to promote healing as a critical path for ending racial bias and creating a society in which all children can thrive.
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Comcast and Faceforward Productions Partner for Upcoming Docuseries, “The Black Beauty Effect”
This first-of-its-kind docuseries examines the Black women who are serving as catalysts for social change within the beauty industry and features mega beauty influencers and industry titans Whitney White, Mikki Taylor, Cara Sabin, Esi Eggleston Bracey, Sam Fine, Amber Riley, Elaine Welteroth, Jessica Cruel, Kayla Graves, Sir John, Shalom Blac and more; Premiering exclusively on Black Experience on Xfinity channel this fall
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Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Unveils New Regenerative Cotton Program in Texas Inbox
The U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund is an Industry-First Initiative to Assist Farmers in Implementing Regenerative Agricultural Practices Across More Than One Million Acres of U.S. Cotton Cropland; Drawing Down One Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent from the Atmosphere by 2026
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Ericka McCrutcheon: Championing Fair Tax Appraisals in Harris County
As Harris County gears up for the General Election on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Ericka McCrutcheon emerges as a standout candidate for the Central Appraisal District Board. With a deep-seated commitment to fairness and community service, McCrutcheon's bid is not just a campaign—it's a promise to ensure equity in tax appraisals for every resident of Harris County.
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The supersonic plane that was faster than Concorde
Five years before Concorde’s first flight, another majestic supersonic aircraft took to the skies — and almost became the inspiration for an even faster passenger plane.
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To Fight the HIV Epidemic, We Need the Black Church
Black Churches are more than places of worship. They are the vibrant hearts of the African-American community that bring the Gospel into our lives, inspire faith, grace, love and mercy and foster a deep commitment to service. For centuries, Black Churches and faith leaders have been at the forefront of the struggle for civil rights, including voting rights and the right to a quality education. And we need the Black Church's leadership for another adversary: HIV.
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Upgrade Your Summer Grilling Game
The days are getting longer and hotter and you’re itching to head outside to kick off grilling season. After a few weeks of eating the same boring burgers and hot dogs, you’re looking for something a little more exciting (and so are your guests). These recipes can help take your grilling skills to the next level and make your next party something to brag about.
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Yvette Miley Honored with NABJ's Lifetime Achievement Award
Yvette Miley Chosen as NABJ's 2017 Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has selected Yvette Miley as the recipient of its 2017 Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The Home Depot Announces Its 2017 Retool Your School Grant Award Recipients at The Home Depot Headquarters Winners Ceremony With Special Guests Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed And Actor Hill Harper
Nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities Were Awarded a Total of $360,000 in Campus Improvement Grants
This week, The Home Depot® held the winners’ ceremony to announce the 2017 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program recipients. This year, nine HBCUs were awarded a total of $360,000 to use towards funding sustainable campus improvement projects of their choosing. To date, the program has awarded more than $1.8 million dollars in grant money to HBCUs. In 2017 alone, 72 HBCUs participated in the voting phase of the program.
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Actress Elise Neal Launches Fitness Boot Camp in Houston During Super Bowl LI
At 50 years old award-winning actress Elise Neal has a body that defies age, and she has expanded her mission to inspire others from the big screen to the gym. The Elise Neal Body Boot Camp is an interactive and intimate fitness fan engagement experience. Not only will participants get to participate in a boot camp session crafted by the former Broadway dancer herself, but also they will gain insight on what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Black-Owned E-Commerce Site, Perfect Tux, Hits Six Figures in Less Than a Year!
“Quality Above Anything Else” is the motto behind the e-commerce site, Perfect Tux, which launched in March of 2016 and was founded by Steven Burton, a long time e-commerce veteran with over ten years of formal wear industry experience. Perfect Tux throws out the traditional tux rental model in favor of reasonably priced, unique and trend friendly items for purchase. Perfect Tux is on track to hit $300,000 in revenue by the end of the month and continues to show explosive growth; all in under a year.
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New PSA Focuses on African Americans and Kidney Disease, Encourages Organ Donation
National Kidney Foundation Launches Video Spot for April – National Donate Life Month and National Minority Health Month
For many, spring marks a fresh start. Yet for others, as April – National Donate Life Month and National Minority Health Month – begins, it’s a reminder of the staggering reality and ratio that African Americans are at least three times more likely than Whites to develop end-stage renal disease, most commonly known as kidney failure.
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3rd Annual Black Heritage Festival Presented By Ebony was a Huge Success on The Heels Of Hurricane Harvey for a Star Studded Culture Experience
Grammy Award Winning artist Tamia Hill, Eric Benet, Elle Varner, Lisa Dinero, Ty Morris, City of Houston Congresswoman- Sheila Jackson Lee Amongst other city officials gathered on September 30,2017
Over eight thousand people attended the 3rd annual Houston Black Heritage Festival presented by Ebony Magazine. Grammy award winning artist Tamia set the stage on fire alongside Elle Varner, and every girls dream performer the ever so “smooth” Eric Benet. This year’s festival served as an uplifting evening for the city of Houston after the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Eric Benet gracefully gave words of encouragement as he embraced the crowd with resilience and compassion. This years host and emcee was non other than The Session Talk Show Host, Kia Renee!
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Beyond the Rhetoric: Deceit in Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreements are created to allow two or more nations to commence bilateral trade without taxation or tariff. As a result, products are sold to the consumer at the most affordable pricing. They encourage business activity and industrial growth. Sometimes these agreements can be misused by disingenuous nations seeking unfair advantages over rival nations. China has often been accused of such activity.
