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Houston Sailor reads to elementary students during Pearl Harbor Remembrance Program
NRD San Antonio’s Assistant Command Career Counselor, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kamitria Delaney, right, of Houston, reads to a first grade class at Dorie Miller Elementary School as part of the school’s annual Pearl Harbor and Dorie Miller Remembrance Program.
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rue21 and Spike Lee's Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks & Defend Brooklyn Partner to Offer A Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Do the Right Thing Collection
rue21, a leading fashion retailer, along with Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Spike Lee's production company, and Defend Brooklyn, have collaborated to offer a limited edition 30th Anniversary Do the Right Thing Collection exclusively at rue21.
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FTC announces record $191M settlement against University of Phoenix
Secretary DeVos offers partial forgiveness for defrauded borrowers
The University of Phoenix (UOP), one of the nation’s largest for-profit colleges will pay a record $191 million settlement to resolve charges stemming from a five-year investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On December 10, Andrew Smith, Director of FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection noted it was the largest settlement the Commission has obtained in a case against a for-profit school.
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IN THE HEIGHTS trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures musical extravaganza, IN THE HEIGHTS created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Jon M. Chau (Crazy Rich Asians)! The film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Dascha Polanco and more, out in theaters Summer 2020!
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Solange Knowles Releases Extended Director's Cut of Interdisciplinary Performance Art Film for Album When I Get Home Available On Digital Platforms Today
Today, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and visual artist Solange Knowles released the extended director’s cut of the interdisciplinary performance art film for her album When I Get Home via Saint Records / Columbia across digital platforms.
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Solange - When I Get Home (Director's Cut)
You’re watching the extended director’s cut of Solange’s interdisciplinary performance art film “When I Get Home.” Director: Solange Knowles Producers: Alan Ferguson, John Bogaard, Nic Neary, Alec Eskander, Gina Harrell Visit the album experience: http://blackplanet.com/solange Listen to “When I Get Home” everywhere Apple: http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... iTunes: http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... Spotify: http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... Amazon: http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... Pandora: http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... Tidal: http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... YouTube: http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... YouTube Music (the app): http://smarturl.it/solangewhenigethom... Follow Solange Website: http://solangemusic.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/solangeknowles Instagram: http://Instagram.com/saintrecords Facebook: https://facebook.com/solange/ #Solange #WhenIGetHome
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The Heartfelt Holiday: Nine Ways to Show Your Employees You Care This Holiday Season
Leaders, the holidays are a great time to infuse a little "WOW" into your employees' lives and strengthen your company's culture. Deb Boelkes shares some festive ways to thank your team for all their hard work and inspire them for the year ahead.
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Holiday Helpers: Six Ways You Can Support a Family with a Special Needs Child During the Holidays
Parents of a medically fragile child rarely get a break, even during the holidays. But don't worry, says Holley Moseley. There are plenty of ways you can help them have a festive season just the same. Here, she shares simple ways you can become a holiday helper to a special needs family this year.
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Congressman Jimmy Gomez Statement on the Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
Today, the House Judiciary Committee introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump for Abuse of Power and Obstruction of Congress after he pressured Ukraine to help his re-election campaign and obstructed Congress’ exercise of its constitutional powers. In response to this announcement, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) released the following statement:
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Jamie Foxx Nominated for SAG Award for Just Mercy
“I am humbled to be in the company of the other legends in this category. I am so grateful for this recognition from my peers in the SAG community. Just Mercy is one of the most life-fulfilling films I have had the pleasure to work on. I am indebted to Michael B. Jordan, our director, Destin Daniel Cretton, Warner Bros., our producer, Gil Netter, and the entire creative team. And of course - Bryan Stevenson who is our hero- fighting for justice every single day.” - Jamie Foxx
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Beyond the Rhetoric: How Much of the Trump Impeachment is a Black Thing?
It may sound funny but when you give serious consideration there may be something about Trump’s appeal to Black America that is worrying the Democratic National Committee. Never has a republican candidate given so much attention to the needs of Black America. President Trump has done this in various ways. Let’s look at these direct attempts to draw Black support by Donald Trump.
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Legendary Hip Hop Artist Redman Exclusively Chats With RIV For First Episode Of “The Real Ones”
One of the most sought after companies in the music industry, Riveting Entertainment is ending 2019 by introducing a new interview style series of 1:1 discussions with iconic artists that have influenced music and culture, premiering exclusively on www.RIVnow.com. For the first episode of RIV’s “The Real Ones”, host Datwon Thomas sits down with rap legend Redman.
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Redman's Exclusive Interview For 23rd Anniversary Of Muddy Waters Album!
Host Datwon Thomas sits down with rap legend Redman, for the first episode of RIV’s “The Real Ones”, the interview-style series that features iconic artists that have influenced music and culture. Redman is a regular with the RIV team, having collaborated on a slate of content in recent years from “YA!”, “Black Man In America”, “I Love Hip Hop”, and more. In the 90’s, Redman rose to fame alongside Wu-Tang alum Method Man, finding massive success with projects like Muddy Waters in 1996. Redman has since announced a follow-up with Muddy Waters Too, releasing within the next year. Datwon Thomas is a New York native, and is currently the Editor-In-Chief at VIBE Magazine where he began his career in hip hop publication years ago. Before assuming his current position, Thomas was a major part of XXL, RIDES, and KING Magazine. RIV YouTube Channel: Subscribe Now - http://bit.ly/2LnTl3N For more exclusive videos visit: RIV Website - http://bit.ly/2WoSTDo Find RIV: Facebook - http://bit.ly/2LmphFE Twitter - http://bit.ly/2H3b1gV Instagram - http://bit.ly/2Y8OAwp
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Chevrolet Introduces All-New 2021 Tahoe and Suburban
Transformed to offer more of the people- and cargo-hauling capabilities that have distinguished the industry’s best-selling full-size SUVs for generations
Chevrolet’s iconic people and cargo haulers begin a new chapter today with the introduction of the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban. Each has been redesigned to be the ultimate SUV – offering the most interior space of any SUV, exclusive technologies and features, and the best driving dynamics in the full-size segment.
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Nle Choppa Releases New Song & Video for "Famous Hoes"
With poise, charisma and cleverness way beyond his years, 17-year-old NLE Choppa burst onto the scene and immediately grabbed our attention and captured our hearts. In just under a year, Choppa has amassed an astonishing 331 million cumulative views on YouTube and has gained a cult following that transcends age and socioeconomic status.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Tragic Shooting Death of Sgt. Christopher Brewster of the Houston Police Department
“The expansion of persons prohibited from possessing a firearm in the VAWA Reauthorization is the reason why it has not received a vote in the Senate, led by the Republicans. The reauthorization prevents current boyfriends, former boyfriends or those deemed to stalk their victim. The boyfriend loophole, had it been in law this past weekend, could have prevented Sgt. Brewster’s assailant from getting the gun which he used to threaten his girlfriend, but which was deployed instead to take Sgt. Brewster’s life.”
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Commends the World-Doping Agency for its Ban of Russia from the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, a member of the Helsinki Commission and the sponsor of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act, issued this statement following the issuance of a ban on Russia from the 2020 Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics:
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Tom Steyer Announces 10-Year Plan to Revitalize HBCUs in Texas
Steyer discusses HBCU 2030 plan with South Carolina State Representative Jerry Govan and Allen University students
Today, Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer announced his HBCU 2030 plan to revitalize our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Steyer unveiled his plan at Allen University, an HBCU in Columbia, South Carolina. In conversation with Representative Jerry Govan and Allen University students, Steyer discussed the need to invigorate the next generation of leaders, pioneer new research, and continue the proud academic legacy of HBCUs in our nation.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against the President of the United States
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following the introduction of Articles of Impeachment against the President of the United States:
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New spiritual guidebook provides readers with a way to survive end times by using a military survival plan
Christopher L. Watkins announces publication of ‘Millennial Ranger’
Readers will get a glimpse into the Christian mind of a battle-tested survivalist in the new book “Millennial Ranger: Spiritual Survival while Surviving” (published by WestBow Press) by Christopher L. Watkins.
