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How the first Black woman to help discover an element 'claimed a seat at the periodic table'

As a kid, Clarice Phelps often turned to one image for inspiration.

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Choice Partners Annual Nutrition Expo Debuts New Products to Area Schools

Choice Partners, Harris County Department of Education’s purchasing cooperative, hosted its annual School Nutrition Expo on Wednesday at Humble Civic Center. The event featured more than 130 food and equipment vendors, making it the largest in the program's history.

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H-E-B announces 2023 Excellence in Education Award winners

On Sunday, April 30, H-E-B announced statewide winners for the 21st annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during an awards ceremony at the La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio. During the ceremony, $430,000 in cash awards and grants were awarded to eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood school and a public-school board for being among the best in Texas. The program has awarded more than $13 million in cash and grants to Texas teachers and schools since 2002.

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These Are the Monuments Vandalized After Charlottesville

People took to the streets last week as some cities across the United States removed their Confederate monuments, while others left them in place.

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Whales Are Dying and the Fossil Fuel Industry is Lying

Whoever would have thought fossil fuel industry front groups would make whales and other marine species a cultural wedge issue? However, thanks to a deception campaign targeting wind energy that’s exactly where we find ourselves.

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African-American Billionaire Robert Smith Offers Full Scholarships for Education of Chibok Girls Who Escaped Boko Haram

American billionaire Robert Smith has offered to sponsor the education of 24 girls from the Chibok community, including the 21 girls who escaped from Boko Haram captivity in October this year.

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CT becomes first state to require high schools to provide courses on Black, Latino studies

Connecticut became the first state in the nation to require all high schools in the state to offer courses in Black and Latino studies.

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U.S. Department of Education Awards Texas Southern University Nearly $5 Million to Advance Research and Innovation

Texas Southern University (TSU) was awarded nearly $5 million by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to support advances in research and innovation.

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Abandoned dog rescued, gets treatment for large tumor

A dog is on the road to recovery after being found abandoned recently with a large tumor on her side. She was taken to a veterinary hospital to receive treatment for the tumor.

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Tamron Hall’s New Show In Limbo After Weinstein Allegations

Tamron Hall has found herself in the middle of the widening Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal. The Hollywood producer has been accused to sexually harassing, assaulting and raping a growing list of women that includes Hollywood actresses Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, Rose McGowan, Angelina Jolie and more.

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YouTuber leads authorities to human remains believed to be of man missing since 2013

Human remains were found Sunday in connection to a 2013 missing person’s case with the help of a YouTuber, according to the Camden County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri.

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Searching for Acceptance: Hollywood Adding LGBTQ to Modern TV

It is no secret that the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) community has faced many hardships from not being accepted by others because of their sexuality, and even committing self-harm amongst themselves because they feel like they have hit rock bottom.

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Kobe Bryant More Popular Than Steph Curry in China

He may have retired over 12 months ago, but NBA great Kobe Bryant still reigns supreme in China. The former LA Lakers star, an 18-time NBA All Star, has been named the most popular basketball star online in the country, putting Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry -- his nearest challenger -- in the shade with twice as many social media followers as the two-time MVP.

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Immigrants Living In the Country Without Authorization at Risk for Anxiety and Depression

Nearly a quarter of Mexican immigrants who live near the California-Mexico border without legal authorization have a mental disorder, particularly depression or anxiety, according to a new study by Rice University.

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Healing with Food and Herbs

My first encounter with herbal healing was when I was a little Frenchman, as my uncle called me, and we visited my cousins in Elton, Louisiana. I was sick with a cold and all I can remember was a log in a pot. I drank it, within a few hours, my cold healed. I am sure it was magic, but it always sparked curiosity in herbal medicines.

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Cheerleader recalls being shot after friend opened the wrong car door

A Texas cheerleader who was shot and critically injured after another girl mistakenly opened the wrong car door says she was scared during the shooting but tried to stay calm for her even more frightened friends.

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Tragedy to Triumph: The Hilarious Journey of Ms. Pat

Prepare to be amazed by Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, a woman who's turned her heartbreaking past into a sidesplitting comedy career. From teenage motherhood and selling drugs to finding love and adopting her niece's children, Ms. Pat has faced it all with laughter as her saving grace.

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For Trump, the party's over

As the 2022 primary season gets underway, those of us who have long opposed former President Donald Trump may finally begin seeing an end to his reign over the Republican Party.

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NALEO Educational Fund Applauds Federal Ruling That Stays Rushed Census Deadlines

Judge’s preliminary injunction is a positive step toward saving the census

The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund released a statement from CEO Arturo Vargas on last night’s federal court ruling that both stops the 2020 Census count from ending early and suspends the end-of-year deadline for delivering apportionment data: