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10th Annual Family Day at Sylvester Turner Park Biggest and Best
Mayor Sylvester Turner’s 10th Annual Family Day at Sylvester Park will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. this Saturday, April 8, 2017. All activities, entertainment and food will be free.
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The Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute Names Scholarship in Honor of Charleston Nine's Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney
Last week the Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute (“The Institute”) honored the memory and legacy of one of the “Charleston Nine,” The Honorable Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney. The Institute established the annual “Reverend Clementa C. Pinckney Legacy Builder Scholarship” for their Political Leadership Training “Boot Camp.” This historic scholarship was announced in Charleston, SC with Reverend Pinckney’s wife Jennifer and daughters Eliana and Malana in attendance.
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From Interviewing to Interning: How to Land Your Dream Internship in Ten Simple Steps
In today's competitive job market, internships matter more than ever. Entertainment industry leader Emily White offers the step-by-step guide to getting hired for an internship you love.
If you're a college student, you probably already understand the extreme importance of internships. They are crucial for cultivating industry relationships, gaining on-the-job experience, and getting a real-life sense of what it's like to work in your desired field. But the question is: How do you actually get an internship? CEO and entrepreneur Emily White has the answer.
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CBC Report Calls for Economic Justice
This year has brought a number of significant developments. A new Congress, the 115th in our nation’s history and similarly the 45th president have together begun a new era of government. From all indications, this new leadership seeks to create public policies and priorities that significantly alter what will remain as a governmental function. From education to environmental stewardship, health care and more, the governing toolbox of executive orders, regulation and legislation are all in use.
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Houston Native Supports Navy’s Most Advanced Submarines
A 2011 Cycreek High School graduate and Houston native is serving aboard the homeport for U.S. Atlantic Fleet’s ballistic missile nuclear submarines.
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Black Enterprise Executive to Address African American Community
The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) will host its monthly 2nd Tuesdays with the Chamber luncheon on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, from 11:30 am 1:00 pm at Buffalo Soldiers Museum where Black Enterprise Senior Vice President / Executive Editor-at-Large will speak and moderate a panel of BE 100s companies.
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Republicans to Leave Town Without Health Care Deal
No deal on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare is expected before lawmakers head home for a two-week break, putting a cap for now on the on-again, off-again talks that have divided the Republican party.
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Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature
After hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval. With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is the same reform package supported by a 16-1 vote of City Council and forwarded to Austin by the City of Houston.
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Judge Expects Bill Cosby’s Trial To Last Two Weeks
The judge in Bill Cosby’s criminal sex assault case expects the trial to last about two weeks and hopes to seat a jury before the proceeding opens June 5 in suburban Philadelphia, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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ESPN’s Sage Steele Replaced By Michelle Beadle
Steele will be hard-pressed to find any outpouring of sympathy from the black community.
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Mel B. Alleges Estranged Husband Beat Her And Got A Nanny Pregnant
Singer Mel B has won a temporary restraining order and sole custody of her youngest daughter after she claimed her estranged husband subjected her to years of abuse.The judge’s order was issued Monday after the former Spice Girl filed a sworn declaration stating Stephen Belafonte subjected her to emotional and physical abuse throughout their relationship, and threatened to leak sex tapes of her.
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‘That’s So Raven’ Spin-Off Heading Back To Disney Channel
Get ready to relive your childhood again, along with all the awesomeness of the early ‘00s because it has just been announced that Disney channel has officially ordered the That’s So Raven spin-off to series, starring Raven-Symoné herself.
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ISIS Message Calls Trump 'Foolish Idiot'
ISIS spokesman Abu Hasan al-Muhajir narrates the roughly 37-minute message, which was released Tuesday.
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Bannon Removed From National Security Council Role
The decision, which one source with knowledge said was made by Trump himself, comes after the President in January authorized the reorganization of the National Security Council to include Bannon as a permanent member of the panel.
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Facebook Launches Tools To Combat Revenge Porn
And on Wednesday, the company said it would apply photo-matching to ensure intimate, nonconsensual images that are reported once aren't able to be uploaded again through Facebook's properties, including Messenger and Instagram.
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How North Korea Makes its money: Coal, forced labor and hacking
President Trump says he's prepared to tackle North Korea's growing nuclear threat with or without China.
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Houston Astros center fielder George Springer (4) celebrates with third base coach Gary Pettis (8) after hitting a home run during the first inning against …
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Keuchel, Correa Lead Astros Over Mariners 3-0
Dallas Keuchel allowed two hits over seven innings, Luke Gregerson and Ken Giles completed the three-hitter and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Monday night in their opener.
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Chemical Leak Causes Evacuation At TSU Science Building
Several HFD vehicles are on the scene of an evacuation at the Texas Southern University Science Building due to a chemical leak.
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Opening Day Welcomes Thousands Of Excited Fans
Thousands of excited fans crowded downtown Houston in anticipation for Monday's home opener during Opening Day for the Astros.
