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Rihanna Is Now The Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire After Kylie Jenner's Rein
Find out where Kylie Jenner, who held that title in 2019, now stands.
At 34, Rihanna is the youngest person on Forbes' 2022 list of self-made female billionaires in the United States.
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‘WE ALL EAT’ PROGRAM AWARDED ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION FOR MEAL DISTRIBUTION IN FORT BEND CO.
Nearly 500,000 free meals distributed to local residents since start of We All Eat program
The Texas Black Expo announces that Fort Bend County has awarded an additional $5 million to its We All Eat program, which provides meals to those in need from local restaurants. This latest award puts a total funding amount of the program at $10.4 million. To date, nearly 500,000 free meals have been distributed to families in Fort Bend County via the program, a rate that is expected to nearly double by the end of the year.
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Oregon approves the nation's first new congressional map
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed the state's redistricting bills Monday, hours before a deadline that would've taken the process out of the legislature's hands and making Oregon the first state with a new congressional map after the 2020 Census.
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Prosecutor says there’s ‘insufficient evidence’ for murder charge against woman arrested in shooting of a Black mother who knocked on her door
A woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor through a closed door earlier this month will not face murder charges, Florida officials said.
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DeSantis signs bill to defund DEI programs at Florida public colleges
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed legislation to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs at all state universities, which he called a "distraction from the core mission."
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Solange Launches a Library for Rare Books by Black Authors
The thing about rare books is that they're, well, rare -- which means too many hidden gems are well out of reach for the everyday literary enthusiast.
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Manchin to give 'clarity' on his position on Biden agenda after expressing major concerns
Sen. Joe Manchin, the pivotal voice who could determine the fate of President Joe Biden's agenda, said he plans to provide "clarity" later on Monday on where he sees his party's massive economic plan headed.
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Visit Lake Charles Promotes Toni Chapman, Welcomes Madison Yates
Today, Visit Lake Charles, the official destination marketing organization for Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, announces the promotion of Toni Chapman to the position of Digital Content Manager and welcomes Madison Yates as Destination Services Specialist.
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Texas Arena League Continues the 2023 Season At Legends Polo Club
‘Hockey on Horseback’ Plays the Third Leg of the Series in Dallas Feb 24-26
It’s the dawn of a new era for sports lovers in the Dallas area as the Texas Arena League (TAL) announced its 2023 season will continue at Legends Polo Club Feb 24-26.
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Virginia voters head to the polls in special congressional election
Voters in Virginia's 4th Congressional District will pick their next representative Tuesday in a special election that could make history in the commonwealth.
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Beads and Saving Lives: It’s a Mardi Gras Thing
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Partners with Mardi Gras! Galveston
Let the good times roll! Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and Mardi Gras! Galveston has partnered for another year to save lives and help replenish our community's ongoing need for blood. Donors will receive a ticket to Mardi Gras! Galveston 2023 when they successfully donate blood from January 30 to February 6, 2023.
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Fatal overdose -2 suspected fentanyl dealers charged with murder
An investigation was launched in November after Christoper Lucia, 35, was taken to a hospital after testing positive for fentanyl. While under their care, he failed to regain consciousness and died after several days on Nov. 13.
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Rainbow PUSH Coalition Celebrates the Formal Installation of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III as President and CEO
On February 1, 2024, the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas will witness the official installation of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III as the President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The sold-out event, six months after the announcement of Dr. Haynes as Rev. Jesse Jackson’s successor, will gather VIP participants and attendees from across the country, including notable figures like Roland Martin, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Tashara Parker as the mistress of ceremonies.
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Punxsutawney Phil's Winter Forecast Unveiled
Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early spring.
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Trump property manager pleads not guilty
Carlos de Oliveira, the Mar-a-Lago property manager, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to multiple obstruction-related offenses tied to former President Donald Trump’s alleged unlawful retention of documents after leaving office, including classified material at Trump’s Florida resort.
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US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrives in Niger
US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger on Saturday, the State Department announced, taking up her post as the United States and partners continue to grapple with the military takeover in that country.
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McConnell said he plans to stay as leader as he addressed his health in closed-door meeting
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell addressed his colleagues behind closed doors on Wednesday about his health, telling them that his cognitive ability is not impaired and saying that he intends to stay atop the conference he has led for the past 16 years.
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Miller Light brewer benefits from Bud Light’s turmoil
Bud Light’s decline is benefiting one of its biggest rivals.
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Beyoncé omits her usual Lizzo shout-out in ‘Break My Soul’
Beyoncé appeared to skip over Lizzo’s name as she performed “Break My Soul (Queen’s Remix)” at a concert in Boston on Tuesday, following the news that Lizzo is being sued by three former dancers alleging harassment and hostile work environment.
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Ray Epps: Man at center of right-wing conspiracy theories sentenced to one year probation for his actions on January 6
The man who became an unwitting figurehead of false conspiracy theories around the January 6 US Capitol attack has been sentenced for his actions that day to one year of probation.
