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R.I.P. George Walker, 96, Trailblazing American Composer and Pulitzer Prize Winner
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, pianist and educator George Walker has died at the age of 96. Walker’s death was announced to NPR by one of his family members, Karen Schaefer, who said he died Thursday at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, N.J. after a fall.
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Chowtime TV Creator Hype South Talks About His Journey And Dedication To Houston Music Entertainment
Houston film-maker and music video director Hype South shares his experiences in music entertainment.
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This forgotten language is seeing a revival thanks to TikTok
Tut, a centuries-old language once used by enslaved Black people, has found its way to social media.
Cia, 20, was scrolling through TikTok one night when she came across a video about a forgotten secret tongue.
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Marvel's long-awaited release of 'Black Widow' is a triumphant moment for the movie industry
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The 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ Presented by Coca-Cola® Celebrates Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target
It's about to go down at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM presented by Coca-Cola®. This year's four-day event will celebrate Hip-Hop's undeniable legacy with new and returning experiences from long-standing presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola®, and major partners AT&T®, Disney, L’Oréal and Target.
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Unlock Delicious Surprises Every Monday with Secret Menu Mondays at The Locker Room
The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill, nestled in the heart of Houston near Texas Southern University, is about to make Mondays your new favorite day of the week with the launch of 'Secret Menu Mondays.' This exciting initiative promises a tantalizing surprise menu item at an exclusive price, available all day every Monday from 5pm to 12am!
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What are the UK travel rules from May 17?
As of today, going on holiday is no longer illegal for travelers from England, Scotland and Wales.
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Texas Planned Parenthood Asks Judge to Block Medicaid Funding Cut
The leaders of Texas Planned Parenthood asked a federal judge on Tuesday to block the state's bid to halt Medicaid funding for the healthcare group, which has long been targeted by Republicans for providing abortions.
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Mayor Turner Fighting to Keep Partnerships with Private Organizations
Texas lawmakers are looking at new legislation that will prohibit state cities from partnering with private health organizations like Planned Parenthood and other affiliates of abortion providers.
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Lionsgate Launches Spanish-Language Subscription Streaming Service
Pantaya, a partnership with Hemisphere Media, will offer premium content to the U.S. Hispanic market for $5.99 a month. Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media on Tuesday launched a premium Spanish-language subscription VOD service, Pantaya, aimed at the Hispanic movie going audience in the U.S.
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In Puerto Rico, Program Attracts Young Entrepreneurs, Sees Results
A program that has attracted young entrepreneurs to Puerto Rico is seeing solid growth and is generating solid revenues and jobs.
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Texas Ranks High Nationally for Women-owned Businesses
Great news for women in business in Texas! Recent studies indicate women-owned businesses are the most successful in Texas.
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Group Wants Houston to Remove Iconic Hermann Park Statue
The iconic statue of Sam Houston has been a focal point seen in Houston’s Hermann Park since 1925.
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Burger King Ticks Off Belgium’s Royal Family in Ad
Fast food giant Burger King, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International, is under fire with Belgium’s royal family for posting an ad pinning their company’s mascot (the King of burgers) with Belgium’s King Philippe.
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Wrong Bricks Replaced in Houston’s Historic Freedmen’s Town
Contractors hired by the city of Houston were hard at work in Houston’s historic 4th Ward on Monday.
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METRO Cracks Down on Fare Violations
If you don't pay, you will definitely pay. That's what METRO reminded riders when they issued 3,000 citations in the month of May alone.
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After School Program Bringing the Arts to Third Ward Breaks Ground for New Building
Workshop Houston has been busting at its seams in its current facility as it brings education and the arts to students.
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Danny Trejo Is Setting Up Shop At The Former Donut Time Space In Hollywood
It was a sad day when the Donut Time closed its doors in June. The shop had gained its share of fame through 2015's Tangerine, in which the store got plenty of screentime.
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Joe Biden Endorses Tom Perez for DNC
Former Vice President Joe Biden is backing Tom Perez's bid to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Biden, who served with the former Labor secretary during the Obama administration, lauded Perez as a "man of integrity and vision."
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No Funds for “Sanctuary City” Austin, Says Texas Governor
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott blocked funding over so-called “sanctuary cities” for the first time Wednesday after Austin’s sheriff said the city’s jails would no longer honor most federal immigration detainers.
