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ASCAP Launches HBCU Internship Program
Leading PRO will seek to empower the next generation of Black leaders with real-world music industry experience
ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S. This summer, the PRO will offer five HBCU students the opportunity to join ASCAP’s team to gain real-world experience in the music industry.
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A D-Day vet's song about Normandy is No. 1 on Amazon's singles chart, ahead of Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
Jim Radford was only 15 when he served as a ship's galley boy on June 6, 1944, making him the youngest known D-Day veteran.
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All 4 living ex-presidents indicate Trump's claim that 'some of' them agree with him about the wall isn't true
President Donald Trump said Friday that a former president had commended him for his commitment to securing funds to build a wall along the nation's southern border.
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White House Recognizes Mayor's Special Advisor on Human Trafficking with Prestigious Award
Minal Patel Davis, Mayor Tuner’s Special Advisor on Human Trafficking was selected to receive the prestigious Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons, the highest U.S.award for this issue. The announcement was made today in Washington D.C. during a White House meeting of the President’s Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons chaired by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The award is given annually to individuals and organizations that demonstrate leadership, commitment and measurable success in the battle to eradicate trafficking.
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Blogger Draws DJ Young Streetz, Local Influencers for Charity Birthday Party
Houston-based blogger, Mallory ‘iammallory’ Henderson has announced her third annual charity birthday party, The Premier Benefit & Birthday Bash. The Premier, to be held 6-10pm, Sunday, January 7, 2018, is Henderson’s way of making her special day about more than herself. The 2018 event will celebrate Henderson’s twenty-fifth birthday and, instead of planning how she would make the milestone more enjoyable for herself, she hit the ground running just weeks after the 2017 event, exhausting every resource to make sure she would leave an even larger impression in her community.
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NFL Announced as Presenting Sponsor for the 2018 HBCU Battle of the Brains™ "hackathon"
The National Football League Sponsorship Supports Judging, $50,000+ in College Scholarships
The HBCU Battle of the Brains, LLC in partnership with the National Black MBA Association – Austin Chapter is pleased to announce the National Football League (NFL) as its presenting sponsor for the 2nd Annual HBCU Battle of the Brains (HBCUBOTBrains) competition to be held Friday, March 9 – Saturday, March 10, 2018.
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Bank of America will raise its minimum wage to $25 by 2025
Bank of America said Tuesday that it will raise the hourly minimum wage of its US employees to $25 by 2025.
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Houston Texans And Partners Launch $400,000 Grant To Support Social Justice And Racial Equity Initiatives In Houston
The Houston Texans, ConocoPhillips, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Miller Lite are proud to announce the Inspire Change Grant, which will fund programs, seed projects and create partnerships that support social justice and racial equity efforts in Houston.
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Denny’s Partners with Getty Images to Preserve History at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
As part of its continuing commitment to Black colleges, Denny’s Inc. today announced a major partnership with Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, to help preserve the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Norwegian Cruise Line to Award 100 Teachers with Free Cruises
Norwegian to award 100 teachers with a cruise aboard Its newest groundbreaking ship norwegian prima and three grand prize winners with $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000 for their school.
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Urban South Brewery to host inaugural Potterfest to Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday July 28-29 in Houston
Urban South Brewery will host its free Potterfest celebration in honor of Harry Potter’s birthday July 28-29. Potterfest will take place over two days, beginning with a Harry Potter themed Trivia Night on Friday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. at the Houston taproom.
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Appeals court rejects WinRed's effort to halt Minnesota AG's probe into its fundraising tactics
The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against WinRed in its effort to block subpoenas from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison's office in an investigation into whether the GOP donation processing website violated the state's consumer protection law.
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Campus Chronicles - Febuary 21, 2024
The Alief ISD Hastings High School Speech and Debate team has achieved a significant milestone, with members ranking among the Top 25 nationally at the UC Berkeley competition. Let's give a round of applause to these talented competitors and their coach, Mrs. McDonough!
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Cirque du Soleil Returns to Beaumont
Beaumont will experience the enchantment of Corteo for the first time ever from Feb. 16 to Feb. 18 at Ford Park
Corteo, the most enchanting arena show ever produced by the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil, is set to make its debut in Beaumont for the first time ever, marking a historic occasion as only the fourth visit to Beaumont in Cirque du Soleil's illustrious history. Directed by the visionary Daniele Finzi Pasca, this unique production first graced the stage under the dazzling Big Top in Montreal back in April 2005.
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Mayor Whitmire Fosters Historic Pact, Ending Houston Firefighter Pay Deadlock
In a landmark move for public safety, Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have brokered a ground- breaking tentative deal, concluding a longstanding salary dispute dating back to 2017. This resolution, a cornerstone achievement just weeks into Mayor Whitmire's tenure, heralds a new era of acknowledgment and progress for Houston's bravest.
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Uber CEO's Mother Dies In Boating Accident: 'Unspeakable Tragedy'
The company, in a statement on Saturday, called the incident an "unspeakable tragedy" and said that Kalanick's father remains in a "serious condition." Kalanick's mother, Bonnie, was 71.
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Meets With Representatives From Industry and Small and Minority Businesses
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and past 1st Vice Chair, released the following statement about the CBCF Executive Economic Summit taking place in Chicago:
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Meet the Sports Illustrated Models at VIBES by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Festival in Houston
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit recently announced that Hannah Ferguson is returning for SI Swimsuit 2017! Everyone’s favorite Texan bombshell returns to the special edition issue for an exciting fourth year, and here’s a sneak peek from her exclusive new SI Swimsuit shoot.
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TDE's Punch Reveals A Lost Kendrick Lamar Verse From "Pride"
Check out a lost verse that didn't make the final cut of Kendrick Lamar's "Pride" record from "DAMN."
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NAACP Condemns Trial Process for Kharon Davis
Sentenced to life by an Alabama all-white jury and decade of denial of Sixth Amendment rights highlights the need for reform of nation’s criminal justice system
The NAACP has issued the following statement regarding the life sentence of Kharon Davis issued today in Dothan, Alabama:
