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An Update from Council Member Davis

A Rent Relief Program has been sponsored by BakerRipley and the City of Houston. Landlords apply starting May 7th at houstonrentassistanc .org or call 832-390-2018

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Harris County Attorney Announces Legal Action Against Landfill Expansion

Harris County will challenge a permit that would expand a controversial landfill located in the Carverdale community in northwest Houston, a historically black community that has largely opposed the expansion. The landfill – known as the Hawthorn Park Recycling & Disposal Facility, operated by USA Waste of Texas Landfills, Inc. – holds construction and demolition waste.

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The stories behind 5 of Aretha Franklin's biggest songs

With her powerhouse voice, Aretha Franklin could make any song an event. The late singer drew from a range of inspirations -- her life, her loves, her faith -- to bring passion to every verse. When she sang it, you believed it. Behind every great song is a story. Here are five of hers.

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Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement on Passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery

Rev. Lowery Widely Revered as“Dean of the Civil Rights Movement”

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery. Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement in response:

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Memorial Park to be Built Commemorating Huntsville, Alabama’s 1st Public School for African Americans

On Friday, the William Hooper Councill Alumni Association broke ground on a memorial park celebrating Huntsville’s first public school for African-Americans.

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Xernona Clayton Trumpet Awards Red Carpet

Xernona Clayton attends the Trumpet Awards and stops to talk with Houston Style Magazine on the Red Carpet. Check out the interview here!

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Congressional Black Caucus 2014 - Roland Martin & Cheryl Pearson McNeil

Houston Style Magazine Reporters Totally Randie & Dawn Paul covered 2014 CBC in Washington, D.C.

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(BPRW) BET Rallies to Support Communities of Color Most Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic With New Television Special, Relief Fund, Digital News Programs, and Community Partnerships

“Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort,” Special Co-Hosted by Kelly Rowland, Terrence J, and Regina Hall, Set to Air On Wednesday, April 22, 2020 At 8 PM EDT ; Special Guests for the Special Include DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia, Melvin Crispell III and Many More; BET Has Partnered With United Way to Create a Relief Fund to Receive Financial Donations That Will Be Disbursed to Local Charities That Provide Food and Emergency Assistance to Those Who Need Help Most ; #BETCOVIDRELIEF

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Houston native supports the next generation of U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters

A Houston, Texas, native is working with the U.S. Navy supporting the training of naval aviation personnel and air operations.

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Thai cave rescue: Soccer team found alive one kilometer underground

Thais reacted with relief and jubilation after rescue teams reported that they'd found all 12 boys and their soccer coach alive in a cave in Thailand nine days after the group went missing.

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Kristoff St. John's fiancée, co-stars and fans mourn his death

Kristoff St. John's fiancée Kseniya Mikhaleva has one question: "How did it happen?"