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Texas judge rules school district can restrict length of male students’ natural hair - Darryl George related

A Texas judge ruled Thursday that the state’s CROWN Act does not make it unlawful for school dress codes to limit a student’s hair length.

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Lone Star Flight Museum Hosts Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sponsored by Southwest Airlines

Get ready for an extraordinary tribute to aviation's finest at the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHOF) Induction Ceremony & Luncheon, hosted by the Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) on April 19, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Southwest Airlines, this event at the LSFM, located at 11551 Aerospace Avenue in Houston's Ellington Airport, promises to honor four remarkable individuals for their outstanding contributions to the aviation industry.

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Empowerment Through History: Dr. Mario Robinson Headlines Prairie View's Men’s Prayer Breakfast

Join the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View for an enriching morning at the Men's Prayer Breakfast, featuring Dr. Mario Robinson, a distinguished academic and advocate for racial justice. As the Assistant Director of the Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice at Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Robinson brings a wealth of knowledge, stemming from a career dedicated to education and a passion for social history.

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Minnesota police investigating video of racist rant encouraging a Black student to take her own life

Police in Savage, Minnesota, are investigating a racist video shared widely on social media where a young girl is seen spewing hateful, racist slurs toward a Black high school student, encouraging her to take her own life.

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What to know about Axiom Space, the company behind the first all-private mission to the ISS

In a historic first, a crew of four civilians are set to launch to the International Space Station this week as part of an inaugural mission for the commercial spaceflight company Axiom Space.

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READ: Ketanji Brown Jackson's opening statement at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing

Below is the text of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's opening statement at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing, as prepared for delivery:

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NABJ Congratulates Rashida Jones, Senior VP of Specials for NBC News and MSNBC

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) extends congratulations to longtime NABJ member Rashida Jones, who was recently appointed Senior Vice President of Specials for NBC News and MSNBC.  She was previously managing editor of MSNBC 's day side programming.

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Rep. Jahana Hayes announces she has tested positive for Covid-19

Rep. Jahana Hayes, a Democrat from Connecticut, announced on Sunday she has tested positive for Covid-19.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Celebrates the 40th Commemoration of Black History Month

Jackson Lee: “As a member of Congress, I know that I stand on the shoulders of giants whose struggles and triumphs made it possible for me to continue the fight for equality, justice, and progress for all.”

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Krishnamoorthi and Tlaib Investigate Potential Abuses in Treasury Department’s Opportunity Zone Program

Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, and Subcommittee Member Rashida Tlaib sent a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin requesting documents about the Opportunity Zone program established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Nearly $500,000 raised in two days to help a woman who lost 9 family members when a duck boat sank

When a duck boat capsized during a storm in southwestern Missouri last week, 17 people died.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mourns the Loss of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Founder

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated mourns the loss of John D. Slade, one of the 12 Founders of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., who passed away Sunday, May 6 after a lengthy illness at age 79.

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Coca-Cola Executive G. Scott Uzzell Named President & CEO of Converse, Inc. by NIKE

NIKE has named Florida A&M University alumni and FAMU Foundation Board member, G. Scott Uzzell, President and CEO of Converse, Inc., the company announced Friday, Dec 21.

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Colbert asks how many 'f---s' Ocasio-Cortez gives about Dem criticism. Her response: 'Zero.'

New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Monday she gives "zero" f---s about the criticism she and other freshman lawmakers are getting from fellow members of their own party.

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Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Evans And Patton To Texas Council On Alzheimer's Disease And Related Disorders

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Evans and Eddie Patton, M.D. to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Rita Hortenstine chairman of the council. The council facilitates the coordination of state services for victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

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Governor Abbott Provides Update On Operation Lone Star In Weslaco

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Weslaco where he provided an update on Texas’ response to the humanitarian crisis at the southern border through Operation Lone Star. Prior to the press conference, the Governor received a briefing from the Texas Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement on the ongoing crisis at the border.

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Congressman Al Green – Who Brought Impeachment Articles to the House Floor in 2017, 2018, 2019 – Discusses Impeachment Options in Wake of Capitol Insurrection Incited by President Trump

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Congressman Al Green – as the Member who brought three sets of articles of impeachment to a vote on the House floor in 2017, 2018, and 2019 with the support of over 100 different Members – held a press conference to discuss impeachment options. Congressman Green’s efforts laid the foundation for the successful impeachment of President Trump on December 18, 2019.

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JSU receives $25,000 endowment honoring memory of IHL board member

Jackson State University is pleased to receive a $25,000 Karen Cummins Memorial Endowment in memory of the life of Cummins, a board member for the Institutions of Higher Learning, who passed away in 2017.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Unites With Other NPHC Fraternities for Historic, Second Joint Capitol Hill Day

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. joins with the four other National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities for the historic, second annual NPHC Fraternity Days on Capitol Hill, which includes panel discussions and meetings with Congressional members and other officials, June 4-6.

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This Nation-wide Organization for Black Skiers Is Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary at Vail This Week

The National Brotherhood of Skiers is an organization with 57 clubs and over 3,500 members around the country.

Members of the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) are heading to the slopes of Vail to celebrate the organization's 50th anniversary.