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HCDE Head Start Families Benefit from Second Distribution of Food Boxes
“Because We Care” food boxes given out to HCDE Head Start families in Baytown via drive-through event
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Beyoncé ‘s BeyGOOD Foundation Pledges $6 Million to Mental Health Organizations Supporting Essential Workers During Covid-19 Crisis
Beyoncé has been lending her time to several Covid-19 relief efforts. She appeared on the Disney Family Singalong to support Feeding America and health-care workers, appeared in a fun hat on the Global Citizen broadcast and used her platform to speak about how African Americans are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Healing Art for Those in Need - Hearts for Hope
Core Dance Artists create movement to layer onto art packages
Core Dance is one of nine collaborators that has partnered with the Texan-French Alliance for the Arts to provide hope for people in need of support during the COVID-19 social distancing period. These artistic offerings are being sent to first responders, hospitalized patients, isolated elders, terminally ill children, and others in need of encouragement and hope.
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Woman who made false report about black man says her ‘entire life is being destroyed right now’
A woman who falsely told police she was being threatened by an “African-American man” in Central Park apologized this week for the incident.
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Beauty & the Barber “A Baller’s Ball”
Sunday, January 28, 2018 will be a night to party & acknowledgment contributions that Houston’s Beauty Fashion Industry has made (is making) to the Hurricane Harvey Relief & to the countless endeavors that are done to assist Beauty Colleagues & Beyond.The Beauty & the Barber Ball—Beauty Community Service Awards is our way of expressing gratitude and support to some of these impactful community campaigns.
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METRO Labor Day Schedule
METRO will operate the following schedule on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018:
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Michelle Obama encourages voter registration in star-studded PSA
Michelle Obama wants to get out the vote this November -— and she has recruited a star-studded roster to spread the word about voter registration.
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James Harden Named NBA MVP
During tonight’s NBA Awards on TNT, Houston Rockets guard James Harden was named NBA Most Valuable Player for the 2017-18 season. He is the third player in franchise history to receive the award, joining Moses Malone (1978-79 and 1981-82) and Hakeem Olajuwon (1993-94).
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Volunteers Needed for 24th Annual Children’s Festival at The Pavilion Nov. 7-10
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is inviting area residents, corporations, organizations and students to sign up for a rewarding, one-of-a-kind volunteer experience at the upcoming 24th Annual Children’s Festival presented by ExxonMobil.
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Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Introduces Resolution To Designate September as National Kinship Care Month
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth introduced a resolution to designate September 2019 as “National Kinship Care Month”. Congressmembers Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.), Paul Mitchell (R-Mich.), and Jim Langevin (D-Rhode Island) issued the following statement:
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Stacey Abrams to Launch Program Combating Voter Suppression in Battleground States
Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will expand the voting rights organization she founded ahead of the 2020 elections into several battleground states, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Macy's First Colony Celebrates Diwali
Enjoy a day of tradition with Bollywood dance performances, henna artists, music and more!
Join Macy’s First Colony for a celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Light that marks the victory of light over darkness, at a special in-store event. On Saturday, October 19 at 2 p.m., Macy’s First Colony will honor the beauty of the holiday and the traditions celebrated across many communities during this special time of year.
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KHOU Documentary Honored With Regional Emmy Nomination
KHOU, the TEGNA owned CBS affiliate and a leader in original and innovative storytelling received a 2019 Lone Star Emmy Awards nomination for their documentary “A Common Thread.” KHOU is the only Houston media outlet to receive a nomination in the Documentary – Cultural/Historical category. The documentary “A Common Thread” celebrates the 20th anniversary of the non-profit organization Dress for Success Houston.
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New Play Takes on School-to-Prison Pipeline and Overrepresentation of Black Children in Foster Care in ‘Black, White & Sunshine’
August 1-4, 2019
Houston Play On Purpose and Playwright Holly Charles announce the debut of the groundbreaking stage play Black, White & Sunshine, which sheds light on the disproportionality of minority children swept into both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. While various procedures are in place to protect underserved youth, Sunshine exposes how one-size fits all policies and legislation often do a disservice to children of color and those born into less fortunate circumstances.
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Mayor Turner Releases First Campaign TV Ad
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has released the first television ad of his 2019 mayoral campaign.
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Special Edition T-Mobile Arena Tours Featuring Ice Installation Available September 2019
Tickets Go on Sale Tuesday, Aug. 6
Due to popular demand, T-Mobile Arena is extending its venue tour dates into September with a ‘cool’ new tour experience for guests. Guests attending the Special Edition T-Mobile Arena Tours will not only experience the normal 60-minute behind-the-scenes guided experience through the No. 1 venue on Billboard Magazine’s 2018 Arena Power List, but also will see the installation of the ice that will be used during the upcoming 2019-2020 hockey season.
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History Making African American Female Judges honored by Globetrotters
On the heels of making history and inspiring a nation, the judges of Harris County will be honored by the Harlem Globetrotters, a team known for breaking down social and cultural barriers for 93 years.
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Houston Early Music Celebrates the Holidays with An Elizabethan Christmas
Now in its 50th season, Houston Early Music continues its anniversary celebration with An Elizabethan Christmas performed by Parthenia, A Consort of Viols featuring soprano Sherezade Panthaki.
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Abraham Mateo Receives His First Award Nomination in the United States for Best New Latin Artist
Following the international success of "Loco Enamorado", which has surpassed 230 million views to date, the cross-over collaboration on Pitbull's latest single, "Jungle", and the current hit single "Háblame Bajito" featuring 50 Cent and Austin Mahone, teen idol ABRAHAM MATEO continues an impressive streak, receiving his first award nomination in the United States. iHeartRadio Music Awards just announced their 2018 nominees, placing Abraham Mateo within the "Best New Latin Artist" category alongside among Karol G, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and Danny Ocean.
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Tilman J. Fertitta New Owner of the Houston Rockets
The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved Fertitta
The Houston Rockets announced today that Tilman J. Fertitta has officially closed on his purchase of the NBA Houston Rockets and Clutch City Sports and Entertainment. The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved Fertitta to join the ranks of an NBA owner yesterday, setting the stage for the commencement of the Fertitta era.
