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How Meghan Markle will use her royal voice
In America, royal well-wishers tend to come in pairs, mothers and daughters, keen to catch a glimpse of a real-life prince and princess. Hollywood can take much of the credit for that.
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Facebook suspends 200 apps over possible data misuse
Facebook has suspended 200 apps for possible misuse of user data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Facebook said in a blog post Monday that it has investigated thousands of apps after it emerged that Cambridge Analytica had harvested information on about 87 million users without their knowledge.
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Family of suicide bombers attacks 3 churches in Indonesia, killing 12, police say
A husband and wife used their four children in a string of deadly suicide attacks on three churches in the Indonesian city of Surabaya that left 12 people dead, according to the country's ranking police official.
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Controversial US pastors to take part in embassy opening in Jerusalem
Monday's ceremony marking the relocation of the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem will break with tradition in more ways than one.
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WHO calls for elimination of trans fat in foods by 2023
The World Health Organization wants to eliminate artificial trans fats from the global food supply and has a step-by-step strategy on how to do so by 2023.
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Diamonds & Pearls Mother’s Day Gala
Photography by Amir Pink - Diamonds & Pearls Mothers held their annual Mother’s Day Gala …
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CBS sues Shari Redstone, its controlling shareholder
CBS, led by Leslie Moonves, issued a corporate declaration of war against its controlling shareholder Shari Redstone on Monday morning. Redstone has been pushing CBS Corporation and its sister media company, Viacom, to merge.
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Dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza clashes as US Embassy opens
At least 43 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during clashes at the Gaza border Monday in the deadliest day there since the 2014 war, the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced.
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Brenda Wilson Phenomenal Woman Show
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JMBLYA Returns to Houston With a Bang
Three things are officially back in Texas: crawfish, patio weather, and of course, festival season – which unofficially kicked off with Austin’s annual SXSW showcases in March. Over the May 4th weekend the Lone Star State hosted yet another successful event, bringing three days of music to Austin, Dallas, and finally, Houston via the popular JMBLYA festival.
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The Temptations’ Otis Williams Talks Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy
Since signing with Berry Gordy’s Motown Records in 1961, the legendary Temptations have gone through many incarnations in their more than fifty years making music. From fledgling singers riding the early wave of Motown’s signature hybrid Rock n’ Roll/R&B sound, to becoming international hitmakers and now mainstays of American culture. That Motown sound, including The Temptations’ greatest hits, have become a universally celebrated comfort food for the soul. Who hasn’t hummed along with the classics My Girl, The Way You Do The Things You Do, Ain’t Too Proud To Beg, Get Ready, Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone and Just My Imagination?
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Paul Wall, Cricket Wireless Team for Mother’s Day Surprise
When Paul Wall heard the story of Dr. Bernada Baker and “Baby Bella,” he had to spring into action.
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Camp Kammok Elevates Camping With Annual Retreat
While some live for camping, it’s just not for everyone. From unpredictable weather conditions to various bugs and critters, some people simply prefer the comforts of home versus the great outdoors. Well, I love a good adventure, so I jumped at the chance to cover Camp Kammok, making the trek to Burnet, Texas in search of Reveille Peak Ranch.
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Moms Who Rock the Mic - Rachelle Renee
The life of DJ and a mother have a lot in common. Both have people that love to scream their name. Both always have places that require their attendance at a successful event. Their schedules would make anyone exhausted. Go is their middle name. Kandi Eastman, Supastar, and Rachelle Renee know this all too well. As some of Houston most well known DJs, they balance being a mother with that of being everyone’s favorite DJ. Allow me to reintroduce DJs who are moms that rock the mic.
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Moms Who Rock the Mic - Kandi Eastman
The life of DJ and a mother have a lot in common. Both have people that love to scream their name. Both always have places that require their attendance at a successful event. Their schedules would make anyone exhausted. Go is their middle name. Kandi Eastman, Supastar, and Rachelle Renee know this all too well. As some of Houston most well known DJs, they balance being a mother with that of being everyone’s favorite DJ. Allow me to reintroduce DJs who are moms that rock the mic.
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Moms Who Rock the Mic - Supastar
The life of DJ and a mother have a lot in common. Both have people that love to scream their name. Both always have places that require their attendance at a successful event. Their schedules would make anyone exhausted. Go is their middle name. Kandi Eastman, Supastar, and Rachelle Renee know this all too well. As some of Houston most well known DJs, they balance being a mother with that of being everyone’s favorite DJ. Allow me to reintroduce DJs who are moms that rock the mic.
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Student affected by Hurricane Harvey will walk triumphantly at Lone Star College-Montgomery commencement Thursday, May 10
It is hard to imagine that recovery is still ongoing if you were not affected by Hurricane Harvey, but for Lone Star College-Montgomery student Holly Clay, it is just a fact of life. She lost everything in the floods and rebuilt from the ground up while staying on track with her education. Now, when she triumphantly marches across the stage to receive her Associates of Arts degree at the LSC-Montgomery’s commencement on Thursday May 10, the moment will be twice as sweet.
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters to provide congratulatory, prolific remarks to TSU LAW Juris Doctor candidates, Fri, May 11th, 6:30pm
The prolific, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (43rd Cong. District, California) to wow TSU Law Juris Doctor candidates, university community and guests as key note speaker. Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School 2018 Hooding Ceremony
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Texas Black Expo Celebrates 15th Anniversary with a Tribute to the Resilience of Houston Residents and Businesses after Hurricane Harvey
The Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration is the largest African-American empowerment trade show and festival in Texas. This year’s theme is Resilience: Weathering the Storms of Business. The 15th annual Texas Expo runs Thursday, June 7th to Sunday, June 10th and is free to attend. Thousands of people are expected at the George R. Brown Convention Center to experience the abundance of activities, giveaways and vendor booths.
