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Get Ready for a Fiery Flavor Explosion: Red Chickz Hot Chicken Coming to Houston!

Houston, Brace Yourselves for the Crunchiest Hot Chicken Sensation from LA, Landing This Spring!

Get ready to spice up your life, Houston! Red Chickz, the renowned hotspot from LA famed for its unparalleled Nashville hot chicken, is bringing its fiery flavors to the heart of Texas this spring. Co-founded by Nima Christensen and Shawn Lalehzarian, Red Chickz has set the culinary world ablaze with its irresistible blend of spice, crunch, and unforgettable taste, earning a devoted following along the way.

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Breaking the Silence: Understanding the Mental Health Struggles of Student-Athletes

Every April 6th, National Student-Athlete Day shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of student-athletes across the nation. With over 8 million participating in high school sports and over 530,000 competing in the NCAA, these young individuals demonstrate unparalleled dedication and skill. Yet, amidst the accolades and triumphs, there lies a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed – the mental health challenges faced by student-athletes.

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Rice Baker Institute Experts Analyze Impact of Taiwan's Presidential Election on Politics and Energy

In a compelling exploration of Northeast Asia's energy landscape and political dynamics, experts at Rice University's prestigious Baker Institute for Public Policy delve into the ramifications of Taiwan's recent presidential election. Hosted by David Satterfield, Director of the Baker Institute and former U.S. ambassador, the latest podcast episode offers invaluable insights into the evolving relationship between Taiwan and China, as well as the implications for global energy security.

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Learn About Evolution of Modern Architecture @ Cinco Ranch Branch Library program - APR 13

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library will present a program on “Modern Architecture” on Saturday, April 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy.

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He predicted the ’08 crash. Now he’s betting AI will turbocharge the US economy

Jan Hatzius predicted a soft landing in late 2022, back when many feared a recession was inevitable. The Goldman Sachs chief economist made a name for himself by making the opposite call in 2008, warning that toxic mortgages would ignite a recession.

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Preserving the Black Church Is a Job for All Americans

Black churches have a long history of being the central focus of the community. More than a religious institution, Black churches are safe spaces where people can come to seek shelter from a storm, fill their empty belly, educate their children, find employment opportunities, and have their mind, body, and soul blessed. The church is a place where one can come broken and be made whole. These institutions represent so much good it is puzzling why so much bad happens to their structure and people.

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Houston City Council Passes Tax Exemption for Child-Care Facilities

Houston City Council passed an amendment to provide a tax exemption for qualifying child-care facilities as soon as the 2024 tax year.

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Elvin Franklin Jr. Looking Out for the Underserved of Houston

Never forget from whence you came was a principle that a young Elvin Franklin Jr. learned at church. It is a lesson that has not only stuck with him but motivates him for what he does daily, help the underserved.

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The Links of Pearland Celebrate Five Years of Service and Friendship

For 5-year-anniversaries the traditional gift is usually something made of wood or silver. Wood symbolizes strength and durability while silver symbolizes a close knit bond. Strength, durability and a close bond are excellent ways to describe the Greater Pearland Area Chapter of The Links, Inc. With commitment and compassion wrapped up in service and friendship, the ladies have been fulfilling their purpose and mission in Brazoria County for the past five years and they are ready to celebrate their efforts.

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Business Style: Meet LaTanya Graham, Owner of Tailormade Resume and Career Advising

Before the corner office can be decorated, the six figure salary earned or the close of your first major deal can happen one must first land the job. Separating yourself from the pool of candidates to get the interview takes more than skill. One must know their best assets and sell them in the first thing employers touch, our resume.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Mentors Students to ASCEND to Greater Dimensions

Putting any person in a box limits their opportunities. They have no room to grow and flourish. There is no new path to travel. No new discoveries to be made or challenges to tackle. However, when someone comes along to remove one side of the box a whole new world opens. Mentors do that for children by exposing them to the world beyond their limited space for a better future.

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Sex Trafficking in Houston: Hidden in Plain Sight

Sex trafficking has always been one of those silent problems within a city. Victims are often scared to secrecy over threats to harm them, their families, and friends. Or they remain silent because they lost hope of ever being rescued. And there are even more reasons that we may never know. It is because of this restraint to speak that so many victims just drift away in the darkness and suffer in silence.

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Unveiling the Essence of Louisville in Atlanta: EBONY's Sensory Soirée

Discover the Fusion of Black Culture and Louisville's Charm

In a remarkable collaboration between EBONY, the world's foremost Black-owned media company, and Louisville Tourism, the heart and soul of Louisville, Kentucky, will resonate in the vibrant streets of Atlanta, Georgia. Mark your calendars for a groundbreaking event: the inaugural EBONY Sensory Soirée, where Louisville's distinctive flavors, rhythms, and allure will converge with Atlanta's dynamic culture.

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PVAMU Heralds a New Era with the Inauguration of Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) stands on the cusp of history as it prepares to inaugurate Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande as its ninth president. This momentous occasion, set to take place from Tuesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 23, 2024, will mark a significant milestone in PVAMU's illustrious 147-year legacy, as Dr. LeGrande becomes only the second woman to ascend to this esteemed position.

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Empowering Anthems: Hip-Hop Artist Zauntee Inspires Underdogs with Music That Hungers for GOD

On February 23, Tampa native and rising hip-hop sensation Zauntee unleashed his full-length album, "We Already Won," radiating with a powerful message of hope and determination. With tracks like "The City is Mine," Zauntee aims to ignite a fire within listeners from the very first beat, evoking the spirit of resilience akin to the iconic Rocky movie.

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President Joe Biden Takes Executive Action On Day One – With The Stroke Of His Pen

Every president has their own agenda with their pressing issues in rank order. Each one comes to the office ready to get to work immediately but they do take time to enjoy the spoils of their inauguration participating in parades, attending countless balls, and taking in every unbelievable moment as it sinks in that they are the leader of the free world. However, Joe Biden didn’t have that luxury. He had the misfortune to have to fix everything that Donald Trump destroyed immediately while also executing his own agenda to make America better. Never before has a president come into office with so many problems and so much pressure to do what is right in government and what is right by the citizens of the country. Good thing is this is something Biden knew when he declared his candidacy and its something that he has prepared for taking executive action on his first day in office.

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It’s Women’s History Month, and According to One Pastor, The Rights of Women Were Established by a Higher Power

As Women’s History Month begins — March was so declared by President Barack Obama in 2011 — one might ponder why it took so long for America to fully celebrate the rights of women. But as it turns out, the first “Women’s Day” was established 102 years earlier, on February 28 of 1909, by the Socialist Party of America, and the celebration later expanded into “Women’s Week.”

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Advocates condemn Texas anti-immigrant law SB4 as legal battles continue

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, March 19 that Texas law SB4—which would allow law enforcement agents to arrest and jail migrants—could go into effect pending litigation on its constitutionality. Just hours later, the Fifth Circuit restored a hold on the law. These decisions come a day after the Supreme Court blocked the law from going into effect while emergency appeals played out. SB4, which closely mirrors Arizona’s discriminatory “show me your papers” law, criminalizes entry and re-entry, and deputizes state police to arrest people they suspect are undocumented.

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Advocate Endorsed Announcement: Black Maternal Health Care 2024 Exhibit, Thursday April 4th

"Saving the lives of Black women & Babies"

Since its start, BLACK Wellness & Prosperity Center has unapologetically outlined a vision and dedicated its mission to improving health outcomes in the community.

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Bill Bellamy is “Married But Single”

Entertainer Bill Bellamy is a man that is constantly evolving. We grew to know him first as a funnyman with the boyish good looks on HBO’s Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam coining the “booty call.” He became a regular on shows on MTV before he branched out into movies. Mastering being in front of the camera, Bellamy flipped the script to go behind the camera to produce. Now Bellamy is expanding his resume, even more, another first, a stage play.