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Secretary DeVos Announces Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today more than $63 million in new federal assistance for 47 institutions of higher education under the Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education program. The program provides funding to institutions and their students in areas directly affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, or Maria or the 2017 California wildfires.
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Silafrica Tanzania Honored with Five East Africa Best Brand Awards
Silafrica, a leading packaging supplier to East Africa and surrounding regions was the honored recipient of five 2019 East Africa Best Brand Awards. The company produces rigid packaging for food, beverage and chemicals packaging as well as consumer products for the middle income and base of pyramid populations in Africa for home, sanitation, and schools.
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A Note from Senator Borris L. Miles
"Many of you may know that I have struggled with my health all my life. That battle includes facing sickle cell anemia and kidney disease head-on. Like many who live with a life-threatening illness, I power through each day, no matter the pain to provide for my family and serve the people of Senate District 13.
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Beto Proposes Reforms to Presidential Pardons, Emoluments Enforcement
Beto proposes to limit the presidential pardon to stop presidents from pardoning close associates and family members
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2019 ACCT Association Award Winners Announced
2019 ACCT Awards Recognize Outstanding Community College Trustee, Equity Program, CEO, Faculty and Professional Board Staff
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The Ensemble Theatre Celebrates “Rhythm of the Night” 2019 Gala
Actor Richard Lawson Receives Legacy Award
The Ensemble Theatre celebrates its 2019 Annual Celebrity Gala entitled: Rhythm of the Night.
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Director John Singleton in coma following major stroke
Director John Singleton is in a coma after suffering a major stroke more than a week ago, according to court documents filed by the filmmaker's mother in which she seeks conservatorship.
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High schoolers march against sexual assault
A group of mid-Michigan high schoolers hit the road to “walk a mile in her shoes.”
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TSU Partners with Entertainment Expert to Create New Entrepreneurial Institute
The Office of Continuing Education (OCE) has partnered with music and business leader Mathew Knowles to create the Mathew Knowles Institute (MKI). The Institute’s entrepreneurial, entertainment and music business courses are designed to teach students a range of practical skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace.
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Sadly, Too Many Black Mothers Can Relate to the Lyrics of This Song
New R&B/Pop song “Baby Brother” by Allen Watty tells a sad, often untold story about parents dealing with their children in prison
Indie artist Allen Watty has released a music video on YouTube for his hit song, “Baby Brother,” which tells a compelling story that unfortunately many mothers can relate to. It’s the story of a man who has committed a crime, is serving in prison, and decides to writes a letter of apology to his mom.
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Facebook says decision on whether Trump ban will be overturned coming Wednesday
The Facebook Oversight Board will announce its long-anticipated decision on the fate of former President Trump's Facebook account at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, it announced Monday morning.
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Apple will launch new products on April 20
Apple is set to host its first product launch of the year where an updated iPad Pro and AirPods are expected.
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FEMA to Establish NRG Stadium as a COVID Vaccine Megasite
Governor Abbott and FEMA announce launch of community vaccination sites In Dallas and Houston.
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Buffalo Bills Foundation and NFL Foundation team up to contribute $400,000 to local response efforts
The Buffalo Bills Foundation and NFL Foundation are taking initial steps to help the Buffalo's East Side community heal in the wake of Saturday's targeted attack against the Black community.
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HISD raises starting teacher salary to $61,500
Superintendent Millard House II announced an update to the district’s compensation plan. In the upcoming school year, HISD teachers will receive an average pay raise of 11%. That will bump the new starting salary to $61.500.
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Houston Pays It Forward Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Water Donation Drive For Mississippi
Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houstonians to donate water to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi. People in the state's largest city lack safe drinking water or water to flush toilets due to a catastrophic failure of that city's water system earlier this week following flooding and torrential rains.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Announces Burning Sands as Official Golf Sponsor
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. announced Burning Sands as its ‘Official Golf Partner’ – having signed an exclusive three-year agreement to manufacture, sell, and advertise golf bags with Alpha trademarks.
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Houston Native Meritoriously Advanced Aboard Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat: USS Constitution
Houston, Texas, native, Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Martinez was meritoriously advanced to the rank of third class petty officer aboard USS Constitution, April 5.
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Congressman Al Green, Chairwoman Maxine Waters Introduce Fair Housing Month Resolution
“Chairwoman Maxine Waters of the U.S House Committee on Financial Services and I were proud to introduce today the Original Fair Housing Month Resolution of 2022. This resolution celebrates the historic Fair Housing Act (FHA) and renews the commitment made 54 years ago to uphold fair housing regulations. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an ardent advocate of equitable housing and ending residential segregation. His assassination in 1968 spurred President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign into law the FHA just seven days later, creating a new standard of equal access to housing in America.”
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Fort Bend County Holds Summer Safety Preparedness Press Conference
Fort Bend County Judge KP George along with Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, the Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Medical Services, Department of Social Services, and Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will host a Summer Safety Preparedness Press Conference on Friday, July 8, at 12:30 p.m., at the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469.
