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Dwight Howard's & Andre Johnson's Mothers Honored at Sparkles of Life Brunch

NFL and NBA Moms Ms. Johnson and Sheryl Howard talk with Houston Style Magazine Reporter Dawn Paul (@talkindiva) at the Sparkles of Life "High Heels & Hats" Mother's Day Brunch.

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Kristyn Page, Sparkles of Life "High Heels & Hats" Brunch Honoree

Macy's Rep & Special Honoree, Kristyn Page talks with Houston Style Magazine Reporter Dawn Paul (@talkindiva) at the Sparkles of Life "High Heels & Hats" Mother's Day Brunch.

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TWEF Inaugural "Sister to Sister" Event

Some of the world’s most prominent and influential women business owners, finance experts, spiritual and motivational speakers made their way to Houston for the inaugural Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation (TWEF) Sister to Sister Conference. We are celebrating Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is “Celebrating a Bond of Excellence”.

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History Making Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland and Lauren Anderson Speaks in Houston

Misty Copeland, the first African American principal dancer for the American Ballet Theater,at right, prepares for an interview alongside Houstonian Lauren Anderson, the first African American principal ballerina in the country, before a panel discussion at the Kingdom Builders Center Monday, July 27, 2015.

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Travis Scott/Astroworld Day

Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Turner honored artist/musician/producer Jacques "Travis Scott" Webster II with …

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RISE

Photography by Amir Pink - Preparation is key today to be successful tomorrow. Houston’s young …

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Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year

On January 22, more than a billion people around the world celebrated the Lunar New …

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Women's Month Highlight: McDonald's To Millions, Mya Smith-Edmonds

Get to know Houston's very own, Mya Smith-Edmonds, first-female African American Next Generation McDonald's Owner/Operator.

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Women in Jazz Association, Inc. Showcases Austin’s Female Musicianship

March is Women’s History Month, and Women in Jazz Association, Inc. presents Celebrating Women in Jazz, A Springtime Dinner and Concert with vocalists Candace Bellamy, Melissa Briggs, and Pamela Hart and trumpeter Rachael Spencer. The supporting band includes Juliana Silveira-piano; Jessica Valls-bass; Lauren Gould-sax and Masumi Jones-drums. This all women show showcases Austin, Texas’ jazz talent and aptitude from musicians who are passionate about jazz performance, education and its importance to the world. Throughout history women have shaped the jazz scene with sultry and sassy singing, dynamic drumming, haunting horns, beguiling bass and poetic piano. Jazz is in them, and they perform it, teach it, advocate for it and passionately share it.

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Caring, Healing, Teaching: Meet Cordegus Monette, HCDE's August Employee of the Month

For 20 years, Cordegus Monette has been educating and supporting students in alternative learning environments to help them forge a path for their futures. As the transition specialist at Harris County Department of Education’s Academic and Behavior School West, Monette believes part of his job is to show students the possibilities the future holds for them. He does this by demonstrating he believes in them so they can believe in themselves.

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Galveston School Using Usual Defense in Bullying Case of African American Student

A private school in Galveston is using a religious exemption defense to fight a lawsuit brought by the parents of an African American student who say their child was subjected to racial taunts and threats while attending, including receiving “KKK origami” notes given by bullies.

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Kristen Kish at Macy's Galleria to Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Join Macy's as we salute Asian Pacific American cuisine and culture with Chef Kristen Kish. Guests will enjoy cultural conversation, special tastings and more.

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Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7600 Bywood

Houston police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash at 7600 Bywood about 3:20 p.m. last Friday (June 16).

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BHS Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony for Bench Honoring Iconic Civil Rights Leaders

The Black Heritage Society (BHS) established the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Project and unveiled one of Houston’s most precious sculptures at MacGregor Park.

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Psychotherapist Creates Unique Song to Empower Women for Black History Month

Genesis Blu, a psychotherapist who infuses music into her therapy celebrates the accomplishments of women of color with the release of her new hit song titled “Melanin Monroe” to commemorate Black History Month.

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Mayor Turner, UH Announce Historic African American Classical Music Festival

Mayor Sylvester Turner along with the University Of Houston and HEB have joined together to present the first-ever all black classical musical festival in the city. The Colour of Music Festival is scheduled to run from September 12 through the 16th at the UH Dudley Recital Hall. The Festival will feature full classical performances in organ, piano, vocal, chamber and orchestral works.

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METRO's Got the Bases Covered for Astros Fans

METRO is ready to welcome a sea of orange and blue as Houston Astros fans head downtown for the World Series champs' home opener on Monday, April 2. One of the most economical and hassle-free trips to Minute Maid Park is on METRO. Several local bus routes and rail stops are just a short walk from the ball park. Riding METRO means fans can avoid the frustration of traffic congestion and hunting for parking spaces.

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Mexican Citizen Stole Woman’s Identity to Vote in Texas Elections, Authorities Say

A Mexican citizen living in Houston stole another woman's identity to vote illegally, the Texas attorney general's office says. Laura Janeth Garza, 38, was indicted last week on two counts of illegal voting.

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Macy's Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Houston

Macy’s welcomes Issa Chou and Morgan Stewart for inspiring conversation at Macy’s Memorial City.

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Racist Texas A&M “fan” Threatens Its Black Coach After Season-opening Loss

After Texas A&M University’s football team blew a 34-point lead in a brutal loss to UCLA last weekend, team coach Kevin Sumlin, an African-American, received racist hate mail from the school’s fanbase, ESPN reports.