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Minneapolis ex-officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck is in custody and charged with murder

The fired Minneapolis police officer seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd's neck has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, according to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman.

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Unity National Bank Urges the White House to Provide More Assistance for Minority Owned Small Businesses Impacted By COVID-19

Unity Bank’s Atlanta Branch Hosted a Roundtable Discussion with Vice President Pence and Other Members of the Administration

Today, Friday, May 29, 2020, Unity National Bank N.A. held a roundtable discussion featuring Vice President Mike Pence, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and local recipients of the Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP).

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4 Ways to Help Nurses During the Coronavirus Pandemic

America's nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, many of whom are doing so at significant risk to their own well-being.

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Amped Up and Ready

J.J. Watt holds press conference to talk to the about the 2020 NFL season

As sports fans in Houston and surrounding areas cling to the possibility of sports returning soon, one of the biggest superstars in “The H” held a press conference via Zoom to reassure fans that he is ready for the season. He also gave a little insight on what he has been doing since being quarantined during this global pandemic (COVID-19).

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Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America

Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden clarified his message to Black America after the GOP, and others, seized on a remark he made in jest while wrapping up an interview with the famous Breakfast Club.

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Millions Show Selfishness By Not Social Distancing

How selfish can you be? There are 5.64 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide with the United States accounting for 1.72 million of them. Still you choose not to follow the rules. The US leads the world in the number of coronavirus deaths toppling over 100,000. Yet, still you choose not to follow the rules. Even though you know the coronavirus is a respiratory disease that is highly contagious and does not discriminate or show any mercy to those who are infected.

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Urban South - HTX Has Hand Sanitizer Available for Reopening Businesses

Urban South - HTX has hand sanitizer available for Houston businesses to purchase as they begin to reopen as part of The Governor’s Report to Open Texas.

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Avoiding Common Mask Mistakes

UH College of Medicine Professor on Proper Fit, Storage and Cleaning

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19, but not everyone is wearing or caring for them correctly according to Dr. Ruth Bush, vascular surgeon and associate dean for medical education at the University of Houston College of Medicine. From proper fit to storage and cleaning, there are several variables that can impact the effectiveness of your mask.

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METRO Continues to Add Safety Measures to Protect Against COVID-19

Service Update for Week of June 1

METRO continues to implement additional safety precautions to protect the traveling public and operators against the spread of COVID-19. In addition to social distancing measures, encouraging the use of face coverings and increased cleaning, the Authority is installing plastic enclosures for operators on vehicles which serve METROLift customers. The enclosures still allow operators to assist passengers. Click here or the image above to learn more. METRO continues to encourage riders to use public transit for only essential trips.

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Harris County to Open Free COVID-19 Testing Sites in Pasadena and Cy-Fair

Existing Baytown and Katy Testing Sites Will Relocate to Offer Additional Testing Options for Residents in Northwest and Southeast Areas of Harris County

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UH Alumnus has a 'Lot’ to Celebrate

Bryan Washington Wins International Award for his Short Story Collection

Bryan Washington never strays far from his Houston roots. He grew up here, graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts in English and currently teaches in the English department at Rice University. Houston is in his bones, reflected in his debut short story collection of life in Houston, “Lot: Stories.”

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PVAMU instructor hosting summer web series on the book, “The Death of Cliff Huxtable”

The seven-week series explores Cosby Show memories against the alleged predatory acts of Bill Cosby.

After teaching her first virtual film and television production class amid COVID-19 restrictions, media production adjunct instructor Terésa Dowell-Vest is taking a similar approach with her fanfiction book, “The Death of Cliff Huxtable…So We Can Survive Bill Cosby.” The series will include panelists and cast members from all over the country, including PVAMU faculty and students.

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Releases Programming from HBO on Digital in June 2020

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is set to release several top titles from HBO’s preeminent program catalog. The lineup includes a mix of series, a film and a special, which will be available on Digital throughout June 2020, on varying release dates. Now consumers will have the opportunity to add some of the premium cable network’s engaging programming to their own home entertainment collections.

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House-passed Bill Making Needed Improvements To Paycheck Protection Program Will Allow Construction Firms To Save More Jobs

Construction Official Urges Senate and White House to Quickly Pass and Sign Into Law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, Noting the Measure Provides Greater Relief to Hard-Hit Industry

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New portal places more than 9,100 children of Houston-area essential workers in child care during COVID-19 crisis

Thirteen-county Gulf Coast region helps one-third of child care assistance applicants across the state

More than 9,100 Houston-area children have been placed in high-quality child care since a new resource was launched last month to help essential workers find child during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a partnership between Collaborative for Children, the City of Houston, Harris County and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board.

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Amy Cooper - Central Park Liar - Fired

The white woman – Amy Cooper who called police on a black man in Central Park during an encounter involving her unleashed dog has been fired from her job, her employer – Franklin Templeton said Tuesday.

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George Floyd's Family In Houston Says - The Four Officers Involved Should Be Charged With Murder

The family of George Floyd -- who died after pleading that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer held him down with a knee on his neck -- say they want the four Minneapolis officers involved charged with murder.

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Turkey Leg Hut to Hold Peaceful Vigil for George Floyd Saturday

On Saturday, May 30, 2020, the Turkey Leg Hut (TLH) will hold a peaceful vigil to honor and mourn the loss of George Floyd, the Houston man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody.

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Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen Tested Positive for COVID-19

Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen confirms he is recovering from the Coronavirus COVID-19.

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