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Nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse aims to get 1,000 families back home

When Ervin Lassiter’s neighborhood was ravaged by a tornado in April 2011, members of the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse were among the first faces he saw.

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Houston's Local Needs Assessment Open for Public Comment Until Nov.5

On October 5, 2018 the City of Houston published a Local Needs Assessment of residential impact from Hurricane Harvey for thirty days of public comment. The assessment shows that the City will need an additional $2 billion in federal resources to meet the most serious housing needs after Harvey. Other key findings of the assessment:

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Wells Fargo Invests $6.6 Million in Lending Capital and Grants for Black Businesses

Wells Fargo, the nation’s third-largest bank, is awarding $6.6 million in lending capital and grants to 12 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) nationally that black-owned small businesses and others can use to flourish and create jobs.

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THIS WAY FORWARD: Community-Based Solutions for the African-American Childbirth Crisis

Kyira “Kira” Dixon Johnson and her husband Charles seemed to have it all: a healthy baby boy, flourishing entrepreneurial careers, and vibrant health. Which is why no one could have predicted that 24 hours after welcoming their second son into the world, Kyira would be dead.

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The YMCA Children’s Academy at Avenue Welcomes Families To New State-of-The-Art Facility in Near Northside

The YMCA of Greater Houston in partnership with Avenue, has announced the opening of the YMCA Children’s Academy at Avenue, a new early childhood education facility at Avenue Center in the Near Northside. This site will assist in creating equity and access to key education programs and address the shortage of early childhood education capacity in this community.

AMC’s 11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11 of The Walking Dead

As part of AMC’s “11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11” of The Walking Dead, which returns Sunday, August 22 at 9pm ET/8pm CT, AMC revealed today a script page from writer Jim Barnes, along with episode titles for the first eight episodes of season 11 and descriptions for episodes 1101 and 1102. View script page from writer Jim Barnes here

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Dallas-Area High School Students Selected to Participate in Landmark 15th Year of Disney Dreamers Academy Program

The exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentorship event that fosters the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities plans to return in March with reimagined programming and a

Disney Dreamers Academy, an educational mentorship program created and hosted by Walt Disney World Resort, plans to return with a reimagined approach, March 3-6, marking its 15th year of broadening career awareness and creating exclusive opportunities for Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America. Four Dallas-area teens will be part of the 100 high school students to participate in the exclusive program’s Class of 2022. They are:

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Hosea Helps Goes Back to the Basics for their 17th Annual ‘Back To School’ Jamboree Powered by Amazon

Hosea Helps return to their original giveaway layout providing supplies, services, and essentials to Atlanta’s youth and families for the upcoming academic school year.

Hosea Helps, Inc., continuing the legacy of the late Hosea Williams Sr., plans to celebrate the ending of a safe and fun summer with a grand sized education focused festival. Hosting their 17th Annual Back 2 School Jamboree on Saturday, July 15th, 2023, Hosea Helps returns to the Georgia International Convention Center 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, and to their roots with services and activities for the children alongside its drive-through giveaway for Georgia’s families.

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Jurassic World: The Exhibition Roars into Houston, Texas, opening March 8, 2024 for a Limited Engagement at Katy Mills

Pre-Sale Ticket Waitlist Now Open at Jurassicworldexhibition.com

The award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition set to open in Houston on March 8, 2024, has now become one of the fastest selling exhibitions in history since its launch, and has welcomed over 8 million visitors. After touring cities around the world including London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Toronto, Atlanta, Sydney, Cologne and Berlin, this global sensation makes its return to Texas.

JMBLYA Announces 2020 Texas Dates, Early-Bird Tickets On Sale Tomorrow

ScoreMore Shows is proud to reveal the Texas-based organization’s original flagship music festival, JMBLYA, is returning to Texas this May for its eighth consecutive year. Early-bird tickets will be available for purchase tomorrow at 12pm CT at JMBLYA.com. The festival will also be returning to the fan-favorite one-stage format to ensure attendees are able to catch every minute of each main stage performance.

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Why it’s so difficult to land on the moon, even five decades after Apollo

Hundreds of thousands of miles beyond Earth, a phone booth-size spacecraft is en route to take on a challenge no vehicle launched from the United States has attempted in more than 50 years.

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Shelley Johnson Inducted into the Destinations International Hall of Fame

Destinations International Chair, William Pate, President/CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau and Destinations International President & CEO, Don Welsh, recognized the 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees at the association’s annual convention July 23-25, in St. Louis, MO.

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Lakeway Resort and Spa: A Hill Country Escape On Scenic Lake Travis

Perched on the banks of Lake Travis in the Texas Hill Country is an oasis that not only lives up to its amenities but also its rich history. Built in 1963, Lakeway Resort and Spa essentially gave birth to the community that is today known as Lakeway, Texas. While staying true to its Hill Country origins, the property also sees a contemporary design that creates a comfortable, cozy and stylish interior. Customize your visit to fit your personal goals. Whether it is to explore, relax or entertain, Lakeway Resort and Spa encourages you to do as much or as little as you wish.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha to Bring Its Mobile Mammography Unit to Arizona in Support of the Navajo Nation Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program

Sorority will offer free mammograms in November during National Family Caregivers Month

Since its founding 113 years ago, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) have been on a mission to raise community awareness of critical health issues impacting African American women. Their primary focus has been on breast cancer awareness and prevention, heart health, nutrition and wellness, and care for the caregivers.

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Trump Travel Ban Challenge In Appeals Court Monday

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear the challenge to a Maryland judge's decision to freeze the revised ban

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Enjoy Miller Outdoor Theater This Saturday!

We're back at Miller Outdoor Theatre this Labor Day Weekend with a program that’ll provide a dreamy night under the stars filled with the melodious sounds of Mozart, including “A Little Night Music,” one of the most popular works of classical music of all time.

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H-E-B Hurricane Harvey Relief Update

On Sunday, Aug. 27, H-E-B will mobilize its Emergency Response Team and will dispatch its Disaster Response Units (DRUs) and the H-E-B Mobile Kitchens to the H-E-B at 1505 E. Rio Grande in Victoria. The Emergency Response Team will leave promptly at 10 a.m. from 5731 Rittiman Rd. in San Antonio.

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Introducing New Beetology Beverages: Simple, Nutrition-Packed Juices Made From Nature's Superfood - Beets

Every year, consumers are getting more and more picky about what’s on (or not on) their food labels. ‘Clean’ foods with added health benefits are a top priority. And the food world is excited about one of nature’s untapped nutritional powerhouses: beets. In her article for WebMD about the benefits of beet juice, leading nutritionist Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD wrote, “Most lists of ‘super foods’ don't include beetroot juice, but maybe they should.”

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New Sip on the Scene: Dulce Vida's Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila

Just in time for National Tequila Day on July 24, Dulce Vida has officially launched its first Pineapple Jalapeño flavored tequila. Dulce Vida’s Pineapple Jalapeño tequila is made with 100% Blue Weber Agave Blanco tequila then infused with real pineapple, jalapeño and other natural flavors. Made in Los Altos, Mexico, the product is perfect for sipping or shooting, with a flavor profile starting sweet and finishing with a little heat. Pineapple Jalapeño uses real fruit infusion for a unique low-carb and low-calorie alternative.

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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.