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Adrian Garcia Announces Candidacy for Harris County Commissioner
Former Sheriff says there is “A Better Way”; Releases Internal Poll Showing a Six-Point Lead
Former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia announced his candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct Two, citing his experience in bringing people together around smart government, transparency, and delivering results for taxpayers.
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NAACP Announces Open Voting for 49th NAACP Image Awards
Voting open to public for the first time in Image Awards history
For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music.For the first time in its award show history, voting for the 49th NAACP Image Awards will be open to the public. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees in 36 different categories across film, television, and music.
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"Congress: Continue CHIP and save Texas children" says Houston Mayor
In an essay published by TribTalk a publication of the Texas Tribune, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner today recalls the death of a Houston teen in a plea for the continuation of the children's health program.
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PVAMU Students Participate in Toyota Green Initiative
Last week, over 60 students participated in the Toyota Green Initiative campaign. The collaboration between the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Toyota, and North Compass Bank brings together the local community with special events and celebrities.
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Gospel Superstar, TSU Alumna Yolanda Adams to Serve as Winter Commencement Speaker
Yolanda Adams, a Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer, will address graduates at Texas Southern University’s Winter Commencement on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
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Rice University Students to Relax and Unwind With Therapy Pets During Finals
During final exam days, Rice University students will have the chance to socialize and share furry snuggles with dogs and cats of various breeds Dec. 6-8 at the university’s Fondren Library, 6100 Main St.
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Home Cook’s Perfect Bite Pays Off Big at WFC
Rebecka Evans from Houston, Texas, knows how to bring home the bacon, $10,000 worth that is! The stay-at-home mom and self-taught home cook was named the 2017 World Bacon Champion title and awarded a $10,000 prize package for her Dutch Crunch Baby Pancakes at the World Food Championships, which was held Nov 8-12 at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala.
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Texas Southern University Collaborates with D.C. Firm to Create Specialized Academic Support Software
Texas Southern University has partnered with the Education Advisory Board (EAB), a research and technology company based in Washington, D.C., to improve the outcome of the University’s top priority – student success and completion.
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Ruth Simmons Officially Named the 8th President of Prairie View A&M University
The Board of Regents of the Texas A&M University System unanimously voted Monday to name Dr. Ruth J. Simmons, a nationally recognized leader in higher education, as the 8th president of Prairie View A&M University. Simmons will assume the presidency of Texas’ second oldest public institution becoming the first woman to lead the university in its 140-year history.
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Sing for Hope Reception & World AIDS Day Luncheon 2017
Earlier this year, AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. and Avenue 360 Health & Wellness formed a strategic alliance. Both organizations play a vital role in ending new infections while supporting those who are HIV positive by offering comprehensive care. By combining the human side of HIV care and the medical side of HIV care, the whole person is served. For the first time, these two organizations were the benefiting agencies for the annual World AIDS Day Luncheon and the underwriter event, a Sing for Hope tribute.
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The 2017 World AIDS Day Luncheon took place last Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, to benefit …
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Jose Altuve and J.J. Watt Named S.I. Sportspersons of the Year
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was named Sports Illustrated's co-Sportsperson of the Year along with Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.
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Donald Trump's I-am-the-law Defense On the Russia Investigation
The President is the law, according to Donald Trump's personal attorney, John Dowd.
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Theater Chain Launches Netflix-like Subscription Plan
One of the biggest movie chains in America has a plan to get more people into theaters, a move that comes as Hollywood is in the midst of a box office slump and more people stay home to watch "peak TV" on Netflix, Amazon and cable networks.
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Report: Rep. Blake Farenthold Used Taxpayer Money to Settle $84K Sexual Harassment Claim
GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold settled a sexual harassment complaint brought by an aide with taxpayer money in 2014, according a new report published Friday -- making him the first lawmaker known publicly to have used a fund to pay a sexual harassment settlement.
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Announcement On Embattled Congressman John Conyers Promised Tuesday
Rep. John Conyers' attorney Arnold Reed -- who has been speaking for the Michigan Democrat amid allegations of sexual harassment -- will make an announcement Tuesday morning on a Detroit talk-radio show, according to a tweet by the lawyer.
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Democratic Rep. John Conyers of Michigan stepped down as ranking member of Judiciary Committee amid sexual harassment investigation. Source: Conyers.house.gov
Published on December 5, 2017
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5 Things for December 5: Travel Ban, Moore, Manafort, Yemen, Net Neutrality
Need that first cup of coffee? Starbucks just opened up its largest store in the world. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Lovell's Food For Thought - Racism & Health Inequities
Do We Really Want to Address Either? My Perception is NO
Thirty years ago I wrote my first NIH grant on addressing breast cancer in African American Women. In that grant I included a section on the impact of racism on outcomes. The grant was not scored. In fact, I was told that it really was not reviewed. The basic statement was that everyone knew that Black women delayed in seeking care. Ten years later I wrote an article for "The Scientist" entitled "Racism Has An Impact On Research And Health Care Policy." Around the same time, serving on the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Integration Panel, I asked this question - how many Black women needed to die before we really do something about address this issue. Guess which member has never been invited back to serve? Today, Racism is now a topic, as it relates to health. However, let me just say that this is not new. it has been a topic for years. It is just coming up with a new set of people. So, the question I have continued ask is when will it not just be a topic of discussion and someone be held accountable for all these deaths. Only then will we truly see progress and not a topic of an article, a presentation or a panel discussion.


