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Time's Up CEO resigned after sexual assault allegations were made against her son, group says
Less than four months into the job, Lisa Borders has resigned as the president and CEO of Time's Up, which aims to combat workplace sexual misconduct, following sexual misconduct claims against her son, according to the organization.
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The black leaders of an iconic Mardi Gras parade want you to know their 'black makeup is NOT blackface'
When one of New Orleans' most cherished parades rolls next month, float riders -- African-American and white -- will greet the screaming throngs wearing lofty feather headdresses, crinkly grass skirts and the sort of black face paint that most anywhere else might draw gasps and cries of racism.
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Millennials On the Move: Building Inspiration Through Goal Setting
Getting started is the most important step in any process. Coming up with the idea and even the plans for it can be a smooth endeavor but actually taking the step to act on the plan and put it in the universe can be scary. Will it fail? Will it succeed? All sorts of thoughts swirl in your head until you finally have to stop all the noise, move out of your own way, and go for it. This is a struggle Kayla Starr Simmons is familiar with. Two years ago she made a decision to act on a plan that has changed the course of her life.
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Walgreens and CVS Are Redesigning Their Drugstores to Focus More On Health
CVS Health and Walgreens are remodeling some of their drugstores to look more like doctor's offices.
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Houston police to ditch no-knock warrants after deadly raid, chief says
Houston police will do away with no-knock warrants, Chief Art Acevedo told residents at a testy town hall dealing with a drug raid that left two people dead and five officers hurt.
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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo
Published on February 22, 2019
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Seven Houston Educators Named Finalists for 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
Seven Houston educators have been named finalists for the 2019 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, spotlighting them as some of the best educators in Texas.
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Dr. Nghia Le, Booker T. Washington High School & High School for Engineering Professionals, Houston ISD (Leadership Secondary)
Published on February 22, 2019
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Getting the Band Back Together: Houston Welcomes Back Center Clint Capela to the Starting Lineup
In 2014, one of the best hip-hop duos known to date, Outkast, reunited to play dozens of venues around the United States including Coachella, which is the biggest summer music festival around. It had been nearly 10 years since Big Boi and Andre 3000 had been on stage, but once they hit that stage it was like they never had a layoff.
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Why would anyone lie about being a victim of a crime?
Everyone lies. But some falsehoods have graver consequences than others, such as lying to police about being a crime victim.
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Jussie Smollett paid $3,500 to stage his attack, hoping to promote his career, police allege
Jussie Smollett paid two brothers $3,500 to stage an attack on him last month, taking "advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson alleged Thursday.
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SeaWorld San Antonio to Launch 2019 Season Saturday, Feb. 23
New sea turtle attraction, new rides highlight 2019 calendar
SeaWorld San Antonio will launch its 2019 season Saturday, Feb. 23, with the first of four new Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends featuring fun for the entire family.
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Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Remarks At Houston Business Coalition And C Club Luncheon
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered a State of the State address at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston. The Governor spoke about his legislative priorities for the session, including the need for property tax and school finance reform, and discussed the state's continued commitment to recovery efforts for Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
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Governor Greg Abbott at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston
Published on February 19, 2019
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Governor Greg Abbott at the Houston Business Coalition and C Club Luncheon in Houston
Published on February 19, 2019
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Luxury Designer Isaac Moore comments on Gucci Blackface: Fashion or Faux
Isaac and Moore, up and coming Black American luxury designer had this to say about the Gucci Blackface controversy on newscaster’s Isiah Carey’s Isiah Factor Uncensored. “Let’s focus on a solution versus focusing on the problem. The problem is systematic.”
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Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Mamma Mia!
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce its cast for Mamma Mia!.
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TSU launches groundbreaking student-run, e-radio station
Texas Southern University students have a new voice – The Voice – with the launch of KTSU2, a student-run, streaming radio station that officially launches on Tuesday, February 19.
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Chair Coleman Files Bill to Make Our Schools Safer
This week, I filed House Bill 1623 that continues my work on improving the safety of our schools. Please see below for information on the new bill, as well as information on my past legislation that improves safety in our schools.
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Houston Ebony Opera Guild will hold African American Music Gala on March 2
Hall Johnson’s SON OF MAN will be performed by Chorus with Narration by Bishop Robert E. Hayes
Houston Ebony Opera Guild announces its Annual African American Music Gala, a concert featuring SON OF MAN, composer Hall Johnson’s cantata based on African American Spirituals. Roland Carter will conduct the chorus. With Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as narrator, the performance will take place at 4 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Westbury United Methodist Church, 5200 Willow-bend Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77096. Tickets are available online at houstonebonymusic.org or by calling 713-335-3800. The individual price is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. The Group Rate is $25 per ticket for 10 or more.
