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Why businesses need to rethink diversity training
It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, according to new research from Rice University
Within the past couple of years, Starbucks and Sephora have come under fire for racial insensitivity. They responded to the criticism and negative publicity by closing their stores for companywide diversity training.
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Why 'justice' prevailed in 2018, according to Merriam-Webster
Robert Mueller's investigation of US President Donald Trump; Brett Kavanaugh's tense hearings in Congress; the fight for social, racial and gender equality: the past year has seen an absorbing and tumultuous news cycle.
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“Becoming a Hair Stylist” by Kate Bolick
Sometimes, you feel like you could just dye. Or curl, or cut, or braid. Some days, you want a change in style, a different ‘do, maybe something like you’ve seen in a magazine. Or you want to be the person who makes that happen, so read “Becoming a Hair Stylist” by Kate Bolick and see if you have what it takes.
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Samsung's profit warning will worry other smartphone makers
Samsung is warning investors that 2019 is off to an even gloomier start than it feared.
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Dove Apologizes for Ad: We 'missed the mark' Representing Black Women
Dove apologized this weekend for a social media post that the company says "missed the mark" representing black women. The offending ad was a 3-second GIF hawking Dove body wash that was posted Friday to the brand's Facebook page. It was taken down Saturday.
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Harris and Emhoff recall first date: 'It felt like we had known each other forever'
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff recalled their first date in a rare joint interview with CNN's Abby Phillip, for a CNN special report airing Sunday on the barrier-breaking vice president and her historic career.
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The housing market is still red hot despite lumber shortage
Americans keep putting money into their homes. And that's great news for Home Depot.
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Prairie View uses late score and turnover to defeat Texas Southern in Labor Day Classic
Prairie View A&M (1-0, 1-0 SWAC) defeated Texas Southern (0-1, 0-1 SWAC) in the Labor Day Classic 20-19 at Panther Stadium. It was the season opener for the Panthers who had a limited home crowd in attendance.
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Yes, adults can get RSV and it can be severe
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory illness and is most recognized for causing annual epidemics that lead to an increase in hospitalizations of children in their first or second year of life. However, it’s a common misconception that RSV is a mild respiratory illness in adults when, in fact, it can lead to symptoms as serious as those of influenza. A Baylor College of Medicine infectious diseases expert explains.
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Here's What Happened to the Writer Who Wore Lizzo's Dress to the 2022 Out100 Party
Watch out for the big grrrls!!! Lizzo made one poet and essayist’s night when she sent her one of her red carpet dresses to wear to last night’s Out100 event.
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Homelessness Declined By More Than 20% During Pandemic
Innovative Houston & Harris County Partnership Leads To Historic Decrease
A joint city of Houston and Harris County program has made significant progress in addressing homelessness during the pandemic. Independent data recently released by the Coalition for the Homeless (.pdf) showed a 21 percent decrease in homelessness from January 2020 to January 2022.
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The former Wisconsin judge killed in a 'targeted attack' had sentenced the suspect to prison more than 15 years ago, court documents say
Douglas K. Uhde, the man accused of shooting and killing former Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John Roemer, had been sentenced to prison by the judge more than 15 years ago, court documents show.
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'Chrisley Knows Best' stars convicted of committing fraud, tax crimes
Reality TV stars Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley have been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million in fraudulent loans, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
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Local Business Guru Terra B. Hosts Webinar on Launching Extra Income Side Businesses, Planning for Financial Success
Tax expert, business coach and serial entrepreneur Terra B., Founder & CEO of Blackmon & Co Tax & Financial Service, Upper Atmosphere Luxury Apparel and Talks with Terra B., is hosting a “June Gems Business Webinar” on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 10am - 2pm CST, to teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to plan for financial success and turn side hustles into profits with their own Turo, Airbnb, or Tax business!
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State deaths outnumber births since 2020 census
Deaths outnumbered births in 73 percent of American counties – including in all but seven in Alabama – since the 2020 census, according to new data released by the Census Bureau Thursday.
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Amazon partners with Grubhub to offer Prime customers meal delivery perks
Amazon Prime members in the United States can now get free meal deliveries through Grubhub as part of a growing business partnership between the two companies.
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Amazon partners with Grubhub to offer Prime customers meal delivery perks
Amazon Prime members in the United States can now get free meal deliveries through Grubhub as part of a growing business partnership between the two companies.
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Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Student Bar Association Board of Directors transcend compassion and TSU Tiger pride on the brink of Thanksgiving holiday,
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law Student Bar Association Board of Directors transcend compassion and TSU Tiger pride on the brink of Thanksgiving holiday, gifting treats of gratitude to emergency room first-responders at three, Texas Medical Center-area hospital emergency rooms, plus makes Special Presentation of Giving to less-fortunate families residing in the heart of the Third Ward community.
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It's getting more likely the world will reach a climate tipping point in the next five years
The likelihood that the earth's average temperature will at least temporarily breach a crucial tipping point is rising, according to the world's leading weather and climate organization.
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Stearman Santa Flies into Lone Star Flight Museum on Dec. 9 and 16; Annual Breakfast With Santa Sold Out
Embrace the holiday spirit with Stearman Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum near downtown Houston.
