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Knives, dark clothes and criminology books were seized from home where Idaho student murders suspect was arrested, police log shows

Court documents related to the investigation and arrest of the suspect in the fatal stabbings last year of four University of Idaho students show a cache of items was seized from Bryan Kohberger's parent's Pennsylvania home where he was arrested.

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U.S. Department of Education to Launch Application Process to Expand Federal Pell Grant Access for Individuals Who Are Confined or Incarcerated

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) tomorrow will launch a new process through which institutions of higher education can apply to offer postsecondary programs to confined or incarcerated individuals. For the first time in nearly 30 years, as a result of statutory changes enacted through the FAFSA Simplification Act, individuals enrolled in approved prison education programs (PEPs) will be eligible for Federal Pell Grants outside a limited pilot program known as the Second Chance Pell Experiment. The Department will begin accepting applications on July 3, 2023, and will approve applications on a rolling basis.

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3rd Annual Black Music Honors Pays Tribute to Bobby Brown, Faith Evans, BeBe & CeCe Winans, and Whodini Airs Nationwide Through September 30

The Nationally Syndicated Television Special Airing Now  Through September 30

Rousing Performances by Doug E. Fresh, Bell Biv DeVoe, YoYo, Monie Love, Next, Raheem Devaughn, Donnie McClurkin, Ruben Studdard, Regina Bell, Angela Winbush and More Captivated the Audience

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Beyond the Rhetoric: Let’s Update the Farm Bill to Help Lift Americans Out of Poverty

I have long thought that we can rid ourselves of the Poverty Industrial Complex. The so-called Great Society has crippled the Black community with a never - ending dependence on government subsidies. The process lasts from generation to generation with no end in sight. Well, the National Black Chamber of Commerce believes we can break this cycle with adept job training followed by suitable job placement (good wage, benefits and a future).

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Pedro Capó Joins Latin GRAMMY® In The Schools Program in Chicago

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® and Ford Motor Company Fund donate $20,000 in musical instruments to Acero Schools Jovita Idár Elementary (K–8)

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®, in partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund– the philanthropic arm of Ford –, yesterday donated musical instruments valued at $20,000 to Acero Schools Jovita Idár Elementary (K–8) in Chicago. The program hosted an educational panel for students with singer/songwriter and Latin GRAMMY® winner Pedro Capó.

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Self-Made Successful Entrepreneur, Harold D. Span, Announces Release of New Book

Harold D. Span is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Living in the Shadows of Love and Happiness. Growing up during the time of segregation and limited opportunities for people of color, Harold conquered conditioned fears, always thinking there was a meaning in my life that was more important than recognized. The book is “an amalgamation of life experiences, travels, scholarship, outreach, cultural awareness, and devotion,” says Harold.

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Suge Knight Claims To Be Real Target In 2Pac Murder

Suge Knight states that he, not Pac, was the real target in the 1996 drive-by shooting.

Studio Movie Grill Implements Seating 10 Feet Apart, 50 Seats Maximum

Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) is immediately further reducing seating capacity nationwide and offering Guest First Seating, 10 feet apart to a maximum of 50 seats in all its theaters. The SMG team is vigilantly monitoring and activating quickly ALL Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recommendations and will continue to reduce seating capacity nationwide and honor social distancing guidelines limiting the number of tickets sold in any auditorium.

Communities that Work Together, Win Together (An Independence Day Reminder)

Freedom, independence, self-sufficiency: these are great and glorious concepts. We celebrate them this time of year, whether we process it that way or not, because they're so deeply engrained in our image of America. We see ourselves as a nation of rugged individualists: seizing the bull by the horns, charting our own course, walking alone into the forest with an axe slung over our shoulder.

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Georgia ACLU and Voting Rights Activists Move to Block Plan to Close Two-Thirds of Randolph County’s Polling Places

Voting rights activists in Georgia say they will launch a petition drive in an effort to collect enough signatures of registered voters to block a proposal to close more than two-thirds of polling precincts in a predominantly black county ahead of this fall’s general election.

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Find the Career that Fits Perfectly: The Tools are at Your Fingertips

Why do so many people stay in unrewarding careers? Fear of change? Lack of updated skills? Whatever the case, staying in an unfulfilling job prevents you from doing what you really want to do. The pandemic taught us that we can pivot and innovate faster than we ever thought possible, so why not restart your career with a renewed vision and a clearer path forward?

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Find the Career that Fits Perfectly: The Tools are at Your Fingertips

Why do so many people stay in unrewarding careers? Fear of change? Lack of updated skills? Whatever the case, staying in an unfulfilling job prevents you from doing what you really want to do. The pandemic taught us that we can pivot and innovate faster than we ever thought possible, so why not restart your career with a renewed vision and a clearer path forward?

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Chevrolet's Call Me Out App Aims to Curb Risky Driving

Audible messages from family and friends remind drivers to put down the phone

Chevrolet is launching a new smartphone app called Call Me Out* to help remind new and experienced drivers to keep their eyes on the road and put their phones down while they are driving.

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P&G Leads “The Talk” About Bias on Tonight’s Episode of ABC’s black-ish

ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ Team Up to Share a Powerful Message of Support and Understanding

Tonight millions of American households will join the pivotal, growing dialogue on ending racial bias, when ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ promote deeper cross cultural understanding through a special episode of black-ish, ABC’s hit sitcom at 9 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. CST. Central to the plot is “the talk” that black parents have with their children about bias, and the listening and learning journey toward understanding by people of all backgrounds. P&G’s award-winning ad, “The Talk” will also air during the program.

Governor Abbott Appoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eddy Betancourt to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The commission controls state buildings, grounds, or property and responsibility for maintenance, repair and construction of state buildings for the state.

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Meet the Three Black Women Who Started Their Law Firm Through Twitter

Women pursuing a career in the legal sector often face challenges involving poor work-life balance and discrimination in the workplace, and that is one of the reasons why it is not a profession commonly chosen by women. f

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Lil B Offers To End James Harden Curse: "It's Time To Talk"

"I apologize to James Harden I'm ready to talk and end the curse."

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Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin And Hase To Governing Board Of The Indigent Defense Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Don Hase to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire February 1, 2019. The commission provides financial and technical support to counties to develop and maintain quality, cost-effective indigent defense systems.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls on all to Harness the Urgency of Now and Pass the 2018 Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”) is landmark legislation which—through policy reforms, interstate cooperation and grant allocation—has been pivotal in providing a national response to protecting half of the population.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Supports Harris County’s Decision to Close Parks on Easter Weekend

Decision Necessary to Stop Spread of COVID-19 During One of Busiest Weekends for Parks

To stop the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19, Harris County has taken a precautionary measure to close its parks during the Easter weekend.