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Lung Cancer One of Many Reasons Not to Smoke
About 189,910 new cancer cases were expected to be diagnosed among Blacks in 2016. One of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the black community is lung cancer. Black men, in particular, make up for 15% of those cases and black women make up for 11%.
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Anita Baker: Songstress Officially Retiring, Announces 2018 Farewell Tour
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Anita Baker has announced her plans to retire from her iconic career after 30 years in the game.
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Yara Shahidi on What It Means "To Be a Black Girl"
To be a black girl is to be one of the reasons the universe thrives. Our lineage has taught me that I am integral, that we are important, even when society dismisses us, hiding the wonder of our presence, a trail set for and before us by generations of powerful and empowered Black women.
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BP to Present ‘Energy Outlook 2018’ at Rice’s Baker Institute March 2
BP will present its "Energy Outlook 2018" at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy March 2.
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Artist, Businesswoman, Perfectionist – The One Woman Powerhouse That Is Beyoncé Rocks Custom Crystal Thong In British Vogue, December 2020
You know you are a queen when British Vogue has three covers just to capture your essence and you can call the shots on the way the photo shoot happen.
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Governor Abbott Announces Operation Lone Star Grant Program To Enhance Border Security Operations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the availability of $100 million in grant funding through the Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to enhance interagency border security operations supporting OLS, including the facilitation of directed actions to deter and interdict criminal activity and detain non-citizens arrested for state crimes related to the border crisis.
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A New Texas History Paintings Exhibit at The Heritage Society Tells the Tales of a Cowboy
The Heritage Society is Texas proud to display a historical exhibit: The Life and Times of Charles Goodnight
Beginning on Friday, August 12, The Heritage Society is featuring a portfolio of stunning oil paintings by artist Lee Cable detailing the life and story of the famous cowboy and plainsman from the 1800s, Charles Goodnight. The cost to tour the exhibit is only $5 and is at The Albert & Ethel Herzstein Museum Gallery at 1100 Bagby Street.
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More Relief: Westwood College To Have $1.5 billion In Student Debt Removed
After President Joe Biden announces the Student Loan Debit Plan that will erase up to $20,000 in student loans, students who attended the now-defunct Westwood College will have $1.5 Billion dollars removed from their accounts. The 79,000 students affected would have attended the school between January 1, 2002 through November 17, 2015, when it stopped enrolling new borrowers in advance of its 2016 closure.
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Austin Symphony Orchestra Begins "Your Musical Escape" With Season Opener – VIRTUOSITY
Otchaikovsky's Symphony No.4 & Benedetto Lupo Performs Ravel
Marvel as your Austin Symphony Orchestra (ASO) takes back the stage with the opening of their 112th season, “Virtuosity.” On Friday, Sept. 23, and Saturday, Sept. 24, the ASO will welcome the audience in Dell Hall with the extraordinary dance-like composition that is John Estacio’s Wondrous Light, followed by pianist Benedetto Lupo performing Maurice Ravel’s delightful Piano Concerto in G Major. The second half of the program showcases Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, a favorite in the concert hall.
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Hope Credit Union Pledges $1 Billion to Improve Lives in Underserved Deep South Communities
Groundbreaking investment to support 150,000 homebuyers, businesses and families
Today, Hope Credit Union (HOPE), the nation's leading Black- and women-owned community development financial institution, announced plans to provide $1 billion financing to improve lives and close the racial and gender opportunity gaps in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. HOPE projects that the investment will benefit more than 150,000 people over the next 10 years.
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Sheryl Crow Performing at the Farrah Fawcett Foundation's Star-Studded Tex-Mex Fiesta Benefit on October 20th
The Farrah Fawcett Foundation (FFF) has announced that this year's 4th biennial Tex-Mex Fiesta Benefit will be held in Dallas, Texas. Co-Chairs Alana Stewart and Jaclyn Smith will join headliner, Sheryl Crow, and emcee of the evening, George Hamilton, for an entertaining program that will honor Linda Gray. All proceeds raised will go directly to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge and Stand Up To Cancer.
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Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 11 in Texas
Texas remains to be one of the most difficult states for people to register to vote in.
New voters have until Tuesday, October 11 to register to vote so they are eligible to cast a ballot in the November 8 midterm election.
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Russell Westbrook Launches RW Digital To Increase Representation In Advertising
Representation holds power and basketball star and businessman Russell Westbrook is putting the focus on ensuring multicultural audiences see themselves reflected in the products and content they consume. The nine-time NBA All-Star has launched a digital media division under his company Russell Westbrook Enterprises.Representation holds power and basketball star and businessman Russell Westbrook is putting the focus on ensuring multicultural audiences see themselves reflected in the products and content they consume. The nine-time NBA All-Star has launched a digital media division under his company Russell Westbrook Enterprises.
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Getty To Digitize Historic Jet And Ebony Images Through Photo Archive Acquisition
The vast collection includes over 3 million photo negatives and slides and 9,000 recordings.
The poignant photos featured within the pages of Ebony and Jet magazines illuminated moments throughout history that were reflective of Black joy and resilience. The collection of iconic images has been acquired by the Getty Research Institute and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Houston for the Holidays with DeQuina Moore (November 18-December 24)
Join Stages as they welcome DeQuina Moore, one of Houston’s most talented souls, home for the holidays in this Christmas cabaret. In addition to a flurry of holiday hits, DeQuina will share personal stories, from growing up in Houston to backstage on Broadway.
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Forget the Naughty or Nice List - 3 in 10 Americans Landed on Santa's Injured List
As we all get into the season to be jolly, are we neglecting our personal safety while preparing for the holidays? 30% of Americans have been injured doing holiday related activities according to the latest ValuePenguin.com by LendingTree survey of more than 2,000 Americans. Here are our key findings
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Department of Neighborhoods Announces New Division, New Logo
New division focuses on grassroots leadership development, citizen engagement to empower neighborhoods
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San Angelo drought landscaping, water conservation event is June 16
Free event for Concho Valley residents
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Master Gardeners will present a drought landscaping and water conservation workshop on June 16 in San Angelo.
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Native Trails Now Offers 16 Copper Sinks in Polished Copper and Polished Nickel Finishes
Seven Select Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks are Now Available in Polished Nickel and Polished Copper
Native Trails, a premier artisan-crafted kitchen and bathroom brand that makes a grand visual impression along with a positive social impact, is excited to expand its Polished Copper and Polished Nickel finishes to seven select sinks in the Copper Collection. Kitchen and bathroom sinks including Rhapsody, Pinnacle, Cocina 21, Farmhouse 30, Cocina 30, Tatra, and Kohani will all be available in both finishes, adding to the existing Antique Copper and Brushed Nickel offerings.
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Music With A Message Singer/Songwriter Darrell Kelley Releases Newest Single Systemic Racism In Response to the Murder of Daunte Wright
Atlanta based and Boston born Darrell Kelley is a man who wears many hats. He's a performer, singer, songwriter, social activist, spiritual leader, author and entrepreneur. Where injustice prevails, Kelley has been known to plunge headlong into the fight to seek justice, understanding, acceptance and unity for one and all. His newest single released Systemic Racism In Response to the Murder of Daunte Wright.
