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Luis Vuitton Names Virgil Abloh as Its Menwear Artstic Director

Virgil Abloh, the founder of Off-White and longtime creative director for Kanye West has been named artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton, one of the most powerful fashion brands in the world. After working at an architectural firm for two years, Abloh began his fashion career working at Fendi under Silvia Fendi.

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FOX Business Network Features B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne

FOX News Contributor, Television Personality, and Author Charles Payne will host B-CU President Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite on Making Money with Charles Payne airing Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Centennial

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED CENTENNIAL WEEK ACTIVITIES JANUARY 12 - 18, 2020

METRO will operate normal weekday service for METRORail, local, and commuter buses on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.

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As Hurricane Needs Swell, Some Suggest Steering Clear of Red Cross. Why?

TAs Hurricane Irma swirled toward Florida's southern coast, the American Red Cross continued to be dogged on social media by people suggesting that donations intended to help victims of the storm send their money elsewhere.

PFAW Calls for Arrests of Remaining Officers in George Floyd Killing

Following the arrest of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who now faces murder charges in the killing of George Floyd, PFAW President Michael Keegan released the following statement:

Fresh Bus produce delivery program announces new community stops to better serve families

The Fresh Bus produce delivery program is announcing new community stops to better serve students and families.

U.S. Senate Candidate Royce West on Rodney Reed’s Delayed Execution Recommendation by the Texas Parole Board

Texas Senator Royce West released the following statement today regarding the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles decision to recommend delaying Rodney Reed’s scheduled execution for 120 days:

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The Band 'Gray' Blows Away Audience

There was a packed house at Winston Contemporary Art on Saturday, November 3rd. Art goers and hip-hop lovers were treated to "Confessions of a Subculturist" by hip-hop impresario, Michael Holman. Holman weaved his storytelling journey from boyhood to the early 80s when he created the noise band GRAY with artist Jean- Michel Basquiat during the beginning of the hip-hop era.

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Hispanics Lack Access to Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

More than 90% of small business workers in the five top Hispanic metro areas of the United States do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts, according to the study published by Finhabits (www.finhabits.com): 2017 Latino Small Business Workers Lack Retirement Savings, released today.

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Texas Could Be Missing Out On Sales Tax Revenue From Mexican Shoppers

What would you do for a good bargain this holiday season? One Mexican family drove 160 miles to the United States just for Black Friday deals. These trips, however, are becoming less common.

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Texas Wine Month Passports Are Now On Sale!

Tickets go on sale today for Texas Hill Country Wineries' Texas Wine Month passport event, which will be happening this year for the entire month of October at over 45 wineries in the beautiful Hill Country.

METRO's Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule

METRO will operate normal weekday service for all services on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.

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Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change

Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.

The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.

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Black Iowa police chief faces backlash after bringing change

Last year, Joel Fitzgerald took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community.

The first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.

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Rep. Reynolds Unites With Civil Rights Organizations to Address Race-Motivated Incidences Across Texas & Minority Underrepresentation

Today, House Minority Whip, Representative Ron Reynolds proudly joined many House and Senate colleagues, along with multiple civil rights organizations to address racially-motivated incidences of harassment and intimidation that have escalated across the country since the November elections of 2016. Leaders from the African American, Latino, and Asian communities called upon Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Joe Strauss to address the hateful rhetoric, racial tension, and uncivil political speech that has escalated since the election of President-Elect Trump.

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Mr. Dalvin Says Jodeci Biopic Is Next

Now that New Edition has enjoyed the biopic treatment with a resurgence of interest in the group that followed, it appears another 90’s R&B band will get their just due. Mr. Dalvin confirmed that VH1 will air the Jodeci biopic at some point in the near future.

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How Hugh Jackman Feels About Wolverine Being Recast

It is very nearly the end of an era as we stand on the edge of the release of Logan, Hugh Jackman's last time performing the role of Wolverine. However, we know that the most famous member of the X-Men can't possibly be gone forever, so what happens then? Hugh Jackman says he has no problem with somebody taking over the role in the future. Well, he might have one problem.

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Harriet Tubman National Historical Park Becomes Reality

Federal parks officials have formally established the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in upstate New York. Members of the state’s congressional delegation joined U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell in Washington, D.C., for the official signing ceremony last month that makes the park part of the National Park Service system. It encompasses the site of Tubman’s old home on the outskirts of Auburn, about 25 miles west of Syracuse, and a nearby church where she worshiped.

Voter Engagement Campaign Seeks to Encourage Black Student Voter Turnout and Mobilize Campuses

Student Organizers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Can Receive Funding for Planning Events About Voter Engagement

Yesterday, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law launched the HBCU’s Vote campaign, which will provide financial, educational, and organizing support to student leaders at historically black colleges and universities in an effort to increase student voter participation in the November 2020 election. Students can receive up to $2,000 for planning a virtual or socially-distanced event that focuses on voter education and engagement, will have access to a Young Voter Resource Guide, and will be invited to participate in a series of webinars led by members of the national Election Protection coalition.

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Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event

The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) recently honored the Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival as a 2019 Top 20 Event for the month of January.