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CBCF 5th Executive Economic Summit in Houston - Dec 10-11, 2017
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will be in Houston for their 5th Executive Economic Summit. Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee is hosting the distinguished delegation to discuss relevant economic issues, especially during this current post-Hurricane Harvey period. The focus and theme will be: “Economic Lessons Learned and the Role of Business in National Disaster Relief Efforts”.
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Beyond the Rhetoric: What Is the Importance of the Congressional Black Caucus?
“The Congressional Black Caucus is a racial political organization made up of the African-American members of the United States Congress. Although they claim race and party affiliation are not official requirements for membership, no white person has been allowed to join and most of them are Democrats. Its chair is Representative Cedric Richmond of Louisiana,” according to Wikipedia.
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Trump’s Tweet About Flynn is One Step Closer to Admitting he Obstructed Justice
Jackson Lee: “Through his use of Twitter to explain his reasoning for firing National Security Advisor General Michael Flynn, Trump has reawakened Americans’ interest in the quintessential questions: What did the President know and when did he now it?”
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Senate Republicans Commit Act of Betrayal by Passing GOP Tax Scam in The Middle of The Night
Jackson Lee: “Despite overwhelming opposition from voices clear across the country, Republicans in the U.S. Senate displayed their extreme greed by passing a cruel and immoral $1.7 trillion tax giveaway to wealthy corporations and the top one percent in the middle of the night.”
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Shell Donates Custom Built "Super Gyro" Synergy Truck to Houston Food Bank
Truck to be used to help provide food for children in Houston communities
To support the Houston Food Bank in reaching their goal of providing five million hot meals for children in the Houston community by 2018, Shell is donating their custom built “Super Gyro” Synergy Truck, a product of the latest collaboration with the Shell #makethefuture campaign to the organization. The Synergy truck features several energy technologies which help to sustainably power the kitchen and the production of food from within the truck.
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Mayor Turner Paves Way for Negotiations to Bring to Houston a Hemispheric Operations Base for Chinese Maker of Airport Equipment
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and officials of CIMC-TianDa, a China-based firm, have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the company could develop a base of operations for manufacturing in Houston.
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Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston Hosts Mobile Kingwood B.O.P.A Event
Council Member Dave Martin and the City of Houston will be holding a Batteries, Oil, Paint (latex only) and Antifreeze (B.O.P.A.) mobile collection event to help residents safely dispose of items in their home that are hazardous and should not be placed in garbage or recycling carts. If they enter the landfill, they pose as a threat to the environment, including our local watershed.
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Nationally Recognized Artists to Unveil Newly Created "Turtle Soup" Mural in East End Houston
A 260-foot long concrete wall on JW Peavy Drive has been transformed by a colorful mural, “Turtle Soup,” recently commissioned by the Greater East End Management District (GEEMD). The mural was painted by world-renowned graffiti artist Pilot FX (Adam Socie) with UP Art Studio. The initial design was created by local East End artist, “Magnolia Grown” Jesse Rodriguez. The GEEMD's beautification efforts have received recognition from Keep Houston Beautiful as well as being awarded the 2017 Mayor’s Proud Partner Award.
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HPD Chief Acevedo Warns of Holiday Grinch, Releases Surveillance Video of Wanted Suspect
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, in partnership with retailers throughout the Houston area, has released surveillance video of a wanted suspect dubbed “The Grinch”.
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Trump’s Comment That ‘FBI’s Reputation is in Tatters’ Undermines The Nation’s Top Law Enforcement Agency
Jackson Lee: “The men and women of the FBI deserve respect and praise for the hard work they do in confronting threats, enforcing criminal laws and securing our democracy. It is outrageous that the Commander in Chief would persist in his unmitigated assault on the integrity of the agents who risk their lives to keep Americans safe. No Mister President, the FBI’s reputation is not in ‘tatters.’ Yours is.”
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CHICAGO Welcomes Kandi Burruss for Eight Weeks Only, January 15 – March 11, 2018
The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st Broadway anniversary, will welcome Grammy Award-winning Singer-Songwriter, Actress & TV Sensation Kandi Burruss (Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”) making her Broadway debut in the role of “Matron “Mama” Morton” for eight weeks only, January 15 – March 11, 2018, at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.).
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Tis the Season for Downtown Aquarium Houston's Annual Breakfast with Santa
Are you ready to Jingle around the Aquarium? Families are invited to join Sharkey and Santa Claus for a delicious ho-ho-holiday breakfast at the Downtown Aquarium on December 9, 16-17 and 20-24, with seating beginning at 8 a.m. Elves of all ages will have the chance to mingle with Santa while enjoying a breakfast buffet.
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Jessica Alba Wants More Women Leaders at The Honest Company
Jessica Alba is trying to solve a problem many business owners face: getting more women into leadership positions at her company.
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Trump's Personal Lawyer Claims the President Can't Obstruct Justice
President Donald Trump's personal attorney, John Dowd, claims the President cannot be guilty of obstructing justice, according to an interview with Axios.
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Walter Scott Killing: Ex-Officer Michael Slager Not a Racist, Attorney Claims
With prosecutors calling for his client to spend the rest of his life in prison, Michael Slager's attorney painted him Monday as a dedicated and professional former law enforcement officer who'd never exhibited a tinge of racism.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Houston Alumnae Chapter 16th Jazz Soiree
Photography by Vicky Pink - It was a jazzy affair at the Houston Alumnae Chapter …
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10 Reasons to Visit Plovdiv, Bulgaria's Hidden Treasure
Bulgaria's Plovdiv remains relatively unknown to most travelers, but it's beginning to appear on more and more Balkan itineraries -- and for good reason.
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Mickey Leland Photography Exhibit Reception
Photography by Vicky Pink - A new photography exhibit is currently on display honoring the …
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Jack and Jill, Inc. Breakfast with Santa
Photography by Vicky Pink - The members of Jack and Jill, Inc. Houston Chapter hosted …
