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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill are divorcing
Two years after they married on 10-10-20, CHill is no more.
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Congressman Al Green Joins U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for MD Anderson Cancer Moon Shots Event
“I am honored to welcome Secretary Becerra to Houston and accompany him on a tour of MD Anderson, a premier institution for cancer care and research of international renown. Since 1944, MD Anderson has welcomed nearly 1.8 million people for cancer care and in 2021 alone cared for over 174,000 patients,” Congressman Al Green stated. “One of MD Anderson’s most ambitious cancer detection, prevention, and treatment initiatives is the Moon Shots Program launched in 2012. Inspired by President Kennedy’s promise 60 years ago to put a man on the moon, the goal of this program is to drastically reduce cancer mortality and suffering in 13 cancer types, which will form the basis for future treatment of all cancer types.”
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First Responders Children’s Foundation Has Announced Its Support For National Night Out
The Foundation’s “Power of Play” Initiative Is Contributing Truckloads of Toys To Public Safety Agencies To Help Strengthen Community Relationships
Featured events hosted by First Responders Children’s Foundation include toy distribution events in partnership with the NYPD to communities across the five boroughs and a FREE Movie Night In Northridge, CA
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Senate passes bill to expand death and disability benefits for public safety officers who suffer from PTSD and those who die by suicide
The Senate approved a House-passed bill on Monday night that would expand disability benefits to public safety officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following traumatic events, and would provide death benefits to survivors of officers who die by suicide in the wake of those events.
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ART: Celebrating The Old and The New Summer
Friends Of The Texas Historical Commission
A very happy summer to you all! It As part of our anniversary ac- has been a while since we have communicated with you through our newsletter Past Matters, so please bear with this rather long report! There has been a lot happening at the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission over the last few months. In April, the Friends celebrated the 25th anniversary of the founding of the organization at a gala at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. We were honored to present the inaugural Julian Read Award for Philanthropy in Preservation to Texas Historical Commission Chairman John L. Nau, III, for his for his vision, his leadership, and his generosity in furthering the cause of preservation, not just in Texas but nationally.
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Congressman Al Green Attends White House Ceremony for the Signing of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxins (PACT) Act of 2022 into Law
On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
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HISD Early Childhood Centers receive substantial investment to expand literacy programs
Houston Independent School District is partnering with PNC Bank and Houston Dynamo Football Club to invest in and prioritize early literacy. The early childhood education library project is aimed at improving access to early childhood literacy.
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Lorraine Diaz Homicide Cold Case Solved Nearly Six Years After Her Death
A six-year-old cold case involving the gruesome murder of a Houston woman who was shot to death by her boyfriend has been solved by Fort Bend County Sheriff’s detectives.
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Texas Southern University Museum hosting exhibition of world-renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s earliest works
The University Museum at Texas Southern is hosting “Our Friend, Jean,” an historic exhibition tour featuring the early works of legendary contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The Bishop Gallery, based in Brooklyn, has partnered with Group Black, the largest collective of Black-owned media to bring the “Our Friend, Jean” exhibition to six HBCU campuses.
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Congressman Al Green Partners with Houston Community College (HCC) and Houston MBDA to Host Informational Webinar for Small Business Community
On Friday, December 9, 2022, Congressman Al Green, in partnership with HCC and Houston MBDA, will host an informational webinar for entrepreneurs who are either established or planning to grow their business. He released the following statement:
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Incoming New York congressman may have misrepresented parts of his resume, New York Times reports
Incoming Republican Rep. George Santos may have misrepresented parts of his resume, a report in The New York Times finds.
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Houston Area Urban League To Host Annual Equal Opportunity Day Gala Dec 17 Celebrating Black Excellence
Houston’s Corporate Community & Black Elite Will Party with a Purpose
The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) will host a sold out crowd as they celebrate Black Houstonians who have demonstrated excellence in Sports, Education, Corporate Citizenship and Community Service.
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Local News Anchors Isiah Carey & Jonathan Martin Honored at Houston Museum of African American Culture Annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser
The Houston Museum of African Thousand kept the party going as American Culture (HMAAC) pop the champagne last night as they rolled out the red carpet for their annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser hosted by Houston's own, Grammy Award Winning Writer/Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox. The lavish night set out to raise funds for the Houston community to be able to continue to enjoy the museum free of cost, was a sold-out event for the first time since its start a couple years ago.
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Al Roker set to return to 'Today' after hospitalizations
Al Roker's colleagues shared the good news Tuesday that the beloved weatherman will be back on the air soon.
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen appoints Pete Ricketts to Sasse's Senate seat
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday said he is appointing former Gov. Pete Ricketts to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Republican Ben Sasse's resignation.
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Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton announces she has Parkinson's disease
Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton of Virginia announced on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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Long Beach To Give Out $500 Per Month In Guaranteed Income To 500 Low-Income Residents
The city of Long Beach announced Wednesday that it has launched a guaranteed income pilot program for 500 of its residents.
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Vanessa Williams and PBS slammed for 'Black national anthem' performance
There was backlash over Vanessa Williams performing for Independence Day before it even happened.
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Jesse Williams responds to buzz over his Broadway nude scene: 'It's a body'
Nude images and video of Jesse Williams starring in Broadway's "Take Me Out" leaked on Monday night and began circulating online.
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The Pavilion Partners Accepting Applications for 2022 Fine Arts Scholarship Program
Each year, The Pavilion Partners offers fine arts scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to major in the arts, as well as renewal scholarships to past recipients currently studying the arts in college. Applications for the 2022 Fine Arts Scholarship Program are currently being accepted with a deadline of January 31, 2022.
