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Kansas City Teacher Darryl Chamberlin Creates Youth Orchestra With his Own Money
Darryl Chamberlain was determined to create a youth orchestra come hell or high water. In these uncertain times, where public school budget cuts are impacting African American students perhaps more than ever before, Chamberlain, a history teacher in Kansas City, Missouri, began thinking out of the box.
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Hillary Clinton's 'Email' Problem Was Bigger Than Anyone Realized
Hillary Clinton's ongoing struggle to deal with the revelation that she used a private email server during her time as secretary of state dominated the conversation about her presidential candidacy, and research suggests it might have doomed her campaign, according to a new study by a consortium of pollsters released over the weekend.
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I Want the Protection From PrEP But I Hate Taking Pills!!
In the two previous articles, we introduced PrEP as a strategy to protect individuals from getting infected with HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis refers to taking a combination of HIV medicines prior to a possible exposure (e.g. before sex, injecting recreational drugs) to protect an uninfected person from the virus. When PrEP first came out a few years ago, I thought it could be effective in helping control the HIV epidemic, but I had concerns.
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Adding tucatinib to drug combination extends survival for advanced HER2+ breast cancer patients
Treatment showed significant benefit for patients with and without brain metastasis
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today reported study results showing the addition of tucatinib to capecitabine (Xeloda) and trastuzumab (Herceptin) significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, with and without brain metastasis according to results of the HER2CLIMB clinical trial.
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Women, Alcohol Abuse And 4 Coping Skills For Recovery
A recent study that showed even moderate alcohol consumption can take years off your life not only attracted a lot of media attention, it also caused other studies about drinking to seem even more worrisome, especially with their findings about women.
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Fauci says his Covid rebounded after Paxlovid
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Biden's chief medical adviser, recently revealed he is experiencing a rebound of his Covid-19 infection after taking the antiviral medication Paxlovid.
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NASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights
Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better, and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours.
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Macy's Welcomes Gaby Espino in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
Houston Style Magazine reporter and media personality Totally Randie talked with telenovela star, Gaby Espino. Macy’s Memorial City welcomed Espino as it celebrated Hispanic and Latino cultures. The in-store event at Macy’s highlighted the art of the telenovela, exploring how it has become a staple of Spanish language entertainment and a genre that has had the ability to capture the attention of multiple generations. Espino was joined by event host, Laura Sierra for an in-depth conversation around Hispanic Heritage that celebrated the future while paying tribute to the past. Special Thanks: Carolyn Ng, Jacqueline King, and Nathalie Medina of Macy's Jo-Carolyn Goode, videographer
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Real Role Models with Scott McClelland
The William A. Lawson Institute for Peace & Prosperity (WALIPP) and the Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) presents "The Real Role Models" Gala, honoring community leaders, students and media professionals. The evening aimed to reflect positive role models in multiple areas, celebrating journalists, non-profit leaders and scholars. Proceeds from this year’s gala will benefit both WALIPP and HABJ. Funds raised from the event will allow the Lawson Academy to expand its facility. They will also enable HABJ to provide professional development, honor excellence in journalism and cultivate young journalists to enter the professional world of media through various outreach programs. HABJ will allot $20,000 in scholarships to deserving college students majoring in the media and communications field.
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A Question of Faith Screening
Photography by Vicky Pink - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Bishop James Dixon II of the …
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The Art and Soul of Nigeria Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink - Houston is known for its diversity and is home to …
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Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Consul General of Vietnam and Spouse held a reception …
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Diamonds & Pearls Mother’s Day Gala
Photography by Amir Pink - Diamonds & Pearls Mothers held their annual Mother’s Day Gala …
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March of Dimes Board Trustee Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink The March of Dimes national board of trustees picked the place …
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HAUL 2018 Gala
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Houston Area Urban League celebrated their 50th anniversary at …
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2018 Mayor’s Jazz Brunch
Photography by Vicky Pink - Mayor Sylvester Turner showcased his conductor skills at the annual …
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Urban Enrichment Institute 17th Annual Luncheon
Photography by Vicky Pink - The Urban Enrichment Institute (formerly the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program) …
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Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary 35th Banquet
Photography by Jasmine Sims - The Knights of Peter Claver was founded over 100 years …
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Melanie Miles Campaign Kickoff
Melanie Miles officially kicked off her campaign for City Council At-Large #1. Hosted by her …
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2024 Chinese New Year
Houstonians joined those around the world to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Lunar New …

