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Published on April 15, 2024
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Harriet Tubman Goes To Congress
Gwendolyn Briley-Strand, world-renowned actress, outside of Senator Tom Carper Office (D-DE) in Washington, D.C.
In commemoration of Harriet Tubman Day on March 10, internationally renowned actress, Gwendolyn Briley-Strand, brought Harriet Tubman to the Halls of Congress, and she brought some passengers with her. Local 1-2 of Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Worcester County NAACP Branch, and HR 1242 Resilience Project were present to encourage Congress to introduce legislation to rename Virginia Inside Passage to the Harriet Tubman Waterway.
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New Poll Reveals COVID-19’s Impacts on African American Communities
Tomorrow, May 19th at 12:00 pm ET, the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) in partnership with the NAACP and the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale School of Medicine will present new polling detailing the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on African American communities. Given that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on black Americans across a range of indicators - infection rates, deaths, unemployment, access to care, access to education, etc. - this is the first national poll to take a deep dive into how African Americans are responding.
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Black Fatherhood Special OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad
OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad,” a one-hour special that celebrates Black fatherhood, is set to return on Tuesday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (immediately after OWN’s hit drama series “Queen Sugar”).
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Meet the African American and Hispanic Valedictorians of 2018
Before kindergarten, you couldn’t wait to go to school. Finally reaching the enrolling age, your parents set you on your educational start. Mastering your numbers, colors, and ABCs, you advanced through the grade levels to reach the ultimate goal, high school graduation.
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NBA Legend Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand Donate $2.5 Million to Combat Black Voter Suppression
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are donating $2.5 million toward fighting Black voter suppression as part of a larger 10-year, $100 million effort that Jordan and Jordan Brand announced on June 5 to “impact the fight against systemic racism.”
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Starbucks to Close All Stores Nationwide for Racial-Bias Education on May 29
Training will occur at all Starbucks company-owned stores and will apply to nearly 175,000 U.S. partners (employees)
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it will be closing its more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States on the afternoon of May 29 to conduct racial-bias education geared toward preventing discrimination in our stores. The training will be provided to nearly 175,000 partners (employees) across the country and will become part of the onboarding process for new partners.
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Larenz Tate ("Power") and Erica Ash ("Survivor's Remorse") To Host 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards
26th Annual Event Takes Place Sat. Jan. 20 in Atlanta, World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Larenz Tate and Erica Ash will host the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions.
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers free tuition, after billion-dollar gift
Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will receive free tuition after a $1 billion dollar donation from a former faculty member.
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Texas Church Shooter Devin Patrick Kelley's Troubled Past Emerges
n retrospect, the warning signs were there. Before Devin Patrick Kelley carried out the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history on Sunday, the former airman:
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A Pop-Up Shop For Full Bust Ladies Coming To Houston
New York City-based Exclusively Kristen and South Florida-based Bolero Beachwear are teaming up with Houston’s Mystique Lingerie in order to bring full bust ladies style and proper fit.
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Lt. Gov. Asks Texas Rangers To Help In Search For Brady's Jersey
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has asked the Texas Rangers to help Houston Police in finding Tom Brady's missing jersey.
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Groundhog Day: Astros Continue Their Winning Ways On Ring Ceremony Night
In 1993, a movie came out about a weatherman who was sent to cover an annual Groundhog Day ceremony. A crowd gathers and waits for the groundhog to come out and predict the weather for the next six weeks. In the movie, the weatherman keeps reliving the same day over and over again.
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Astros resume Summer Camp 2020 after receiving COVID-19 results
The Houston Astros resumed Summer Camp workouts today after cancelling Monday’s practice due to a slow return of COVID-19 test results from the MLB. The players and organization took test this past weekend and with results being delayed they decided not to take any chances by having practice at Minute Maid Park or the University of Houston baseball facilities.
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Amped Up and Ready
J.J. Watt holds press conference to talk to the about the 2020 NFL season
As sports fans in Houston and surrounding areas cling to the possibility of sports returning soon, one of the biggest superstars in “The H” held a press conference via Zoom to reassure fans that he is ready for the season. He also gave a little insight on what he has been doing since being quarantined during this global pandemic (COVID-19).
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Looking for Another One
Texans look to extend their winning streak against the Panthers
The Houston Texans have plenty to smile about these days. They are currently on a two-game winning streak and are at home on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers looking to make it three in a row.
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Texans Training Camp 2019
The Texans opened their 2019 training camp with some unanswered issues that they hope to get resolved before the season starts against the New Orleans Saints. Houston, who some have making it to the AFC Championship game returned home this year for camp after spending the last two seasons in West Virginia.
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Michael Moore Announces Candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Michael Moore, who served as Houston Mayor Bill White’s Chief of Staff, announced his candidacy today for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3.
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Same Story: Texans Lose Another Close Game
The last time the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans met in October, the Texans put on an offensive display that led them to a franchise record 57 points. Maybe they should have put some of those points in a safe deposit box to be used two months later. This past Sunday, the Texans lost to the Titans 24 – 13, and are 1- 4 since rookie QB Deshaun Watson went on injured reserve.
