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Flynn’s Pleading the Fifth Is Not Good for Trump, According to Trump
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, released the following statement about former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s decision to invoke his Fifth Amendment right not to be a witness against himself:
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Women’s Health: Supporting Community-Based Efforts to Help Families Eat Healthy Food
May is Women’s Health Month and it's never too early or late to make healthy changes so you look and feel your best! You can take control of your health and help others in your family too!
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TV One Special "National Urban League Presents: State of Black America Town Hall" Sparks National Conversation On Racial and Economic Justice, Premiers Wednesday, May 31 at 8pm ET
Moderated by News One’s Roland Martin, Historic TV Presentation Is Supported by AT&T, Bank of America, Eli Lilly and Company &Toyota
For the first time in Urban League history, its annual State of Black America® report is the basis for a nationally-televised special.
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Red Nose Day Founder Says 'Love Actually' Short Was An Easy Sell
In just a few days, "Love Actually" fans will find out what has happened to their favorite characters since the film first turned audiences into absolute mush 14 years ago.
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Black Lawmaker Received Racist Threats After Calling for Impeachment
Rep. Al Green played recordings at a town hall on Saturday of racist threats he received after recently calling for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
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Trump Is Proposing Massive Cuts to Food Stamps. His Voters Might Not Like That
The budget President Donald Trump is expected to unveil this week will include massive cuts to Medicaid, to child tax credit, to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families -- and to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aka food stamps
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Jury Selection Begins in Bill Cosby's Assault Trial
For decades, he was one of America's most popular entertainers.
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Campus Killing: Suspect Is a Member of 'Alt-Reich' Facebook Group, Police Say
A judge has denied bond for a white University of Maryland student accused of fatally stabbing a young black student at a campus bus stop.
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Children’s Museum of Houston Expands Beyond the Limits of Your Imagination During Sci-Fi Summer
The Children’s Museum of Houston’s “Sci-Fi Summer” will take you to infinity and beyond! From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, you’re invited to take off on an out-of-this world adventure where imagination and reality collide. Come and explore the endless possibilities of time, space and mind-boggling discoveries where there are no limits to where you’re going, even if it means doing it all over again.
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May 15 Declared Earnest Pugh Day in Houston; Concept Video for "I Need You To Breathe" Released Today!
May 15 Proclaimed “Earnest Pugh Day” In Houston, Texas
Coming off of the heels of a lavish red carpet affair attended by luminaries including the Mayor of Houston, Earnest Pugh announces the release of the “I Need You to Breathe” concept video. The resplendent clip was directed by Keith Williams, President and Creative Director, EPM Music Group.
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Photo Credit: Courtesy EPM Music Group - Earnest Pugh Receives Proclamation of "Earnest Pugh Day in Houston" from Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson …
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Kiehl's Since 1851 Unifies Men's Routine With New Grooming Solutions Line
Six-Piece Line Offers Every Man the Ultimate Grooming Regimen
As male grooming trends have evolved in recent years, so has the need for efficacious products to groom and style beards and hair. Kiehl’s Since 1851 – a longtime leader in men’s skincare – is proud to offer men an essential toolkit to achieve their desired look, whether it’s perfectly polished or deliberately wild.
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NABJ Names Cheryl W. Thompson, of George Washington University and The Washington Post, the Educator of the Year
Cheryl W. Thompson, an associate professor at George Washington University and a journalist who writes investigative stories for The Washington Post, has been named the 2017 NABJ Educator of the Year.
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NAACP Image Award Nominated Actor Antonio Fargas Guest Stars in the Third Season Finale of Mann & Wife
Popular NAACP Image Award-nominated actor Antonio Fargas (Everybody Hates Chris, Starsky & Hutch) guest stars in the third season finale of Mann & Wife, world premiering on Tuesday, May 23 at 9pm ET on Bounce.
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Billboard Music Awards 2017: What You Missed
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards were held Sunday in Las Vegas and oh what a night. In case you missed it, here's what folks are buzzing about:
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Bigger Than Bieber? K-pop Group BTS Beats US Stars to Win Billboard Music Award
(CNN) -- Seth Meyers may have issued an on-air invite to House Speaker Paul Ryan, but the "Late Night" host is not holding his breath waiting for the RSVP.
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Some Notre Dame Graduates Walk Out Over VP Mike Pence Speech
A group of Notre Dame graduates walked out of their graduation ceremony Sunday in protest against Vice President Mike Pence and his policies.
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Smokey Robinson Debuts Skincare Regimen Partnership With Skinphonic
Smokey Robinson is one of America’s more eternal frontmen; the “King of Motown” not only crafted the words we used to serenade girlfriends, crushes and wives, he managed to look youthful throughout his career. Now with his wife Frances, the collaboration between the pair and some of America’s top skincare formulators and renowned skin specialist Dr. Edward Dickerson have resulted in a product just for you. Skinphonic is a skincare solution product designed specifically to battle needs faced by people of color.
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Black Foods Diet: Black Is the New Green
We all know about the great health benefits of green vegetables, but what about black veggies? Black foods have more antioxidants than light-colored foods because of their high pigment content. So in the words of Wesley Snipes, “Always bet on black.” Here’s five foods that prove why:
