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Black and Latino lawmakers slam Gov. Greg Abbott for order limiting diversity considerations in hiring

Black and Latino lawmakers decried Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent order to Texas universities and state agencies to strike down diversity, equity and inclusion policies from their hiring practices.

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Harmony Public Schools Ranks #1 in Elementary, Middle & High Schools by Children at Risk

Harmony Public Schools is the top-performing school district in the greater Houston area, according to Children at Risk. The Texas education non-profit ranked the charter school system's Houston West District with an "A" grade for the Elementary, Middle and High school categories in the 2021-2022 school year. Harmony's Houston North District ranked number two for high school students.

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NTSB to investigate United 777's scary plunge toward the ocean shortly after takeoff

A United Airlines 777 leaving Hawaii in December plunged toward the Pacific Ocean for 21 seconds shortly after takeoff and came within about 800 feet of sea level, flight tracking data show.

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Most young people aren't getting latest Covid-19 booster, but they're not filling hospital beds at three large health care systems

As the US mulls over its future Covid-19 vaccination plan, data from three large health care systems indicate that even though a small percentage of people under age 65 have gotten the new Covid-19 booster, people this age are not becoming severely ill and overwhelming hospitals.

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Debris of downed objects may never be recovered, official warns, as White House tries to tamp down on conspiracies

The US and Canada may not be able to recover the debris of the three objects recently shot down by the military at President Joe Biden's direction, a senior administration official said Tuesday morning, a day after the White House tried to tamp down on burgeoning conspiracies.

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Making History: UH Students Reflect on Black History Month While Driving Change in their Communities

Boxing legend and civil rights activist Muhammad Ali was never short on words of wisdom or witticisms. Among the departed champion’s most endearing statements is one that is often linked to Black History Month.

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PVAMU becomes first HBCU in Texas to offer BS/BA in Public Health

By launching a new BS/BA degree in public health this spring, Prairie View A&M University became the first Historically Black College and University in Texas to offer the program.

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Untold Story: Three upcoming book projects on the history of PVAMU

Prairie View A&M University is affectionately known as “The Hill” by students and alumni. The University is the second-oldest public higher education institution in Texas, and it remains a pinnacle of academic excellence[1].

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Discovery Green® Celebrates 15 Years with an Action-Packed Spring Season

A Quinceañera Celebration, Bank of America’s Screen on The Green, UHD Thursday Night Concerts, Jazzy Sundays and more free entertainment for all.

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Changes to US school meal program helped reduce BMI in children and teens, study says

Changes to school nutrition standards that pushed more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products significantly decreased kids' and teens' body mass index after the standards were implemented in 2010, a new study finds.

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College Board hits back at Florida's initial rejection of AP African American Studies course and admits it made mistakes in rollout

The testing organization behind a new college-level African American studies course for high schoolers is hitting back at Florida officials' comments about the Advanced Placement class, accusing the state Education Department of "slander" and spreading misinformation about it for political gain.

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The US government says women's underwear should cost more than men's

A new report about tariffs on underwear finds that when it comes to tax rates, women are getting shorts-changed.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Names Top Young Artists During School Art Program Awards Ceremony

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo recognized talented young artists from across Texas during the School Art Program Awards Ceremony, Saturday, Feb. 11.

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100 Years of WOW! Miller Outdoor Theatre Announces Season Opener

As the curtain rises on the 100th Anniversary performance season at Miller Outdoor Theatre (MOT), The Miller Theatre Advisory Board has announced that Houstonians and visitors alike can expect eight months of exceptional cultural arts programming plus four stellar 100th celebratory events, all free of charge to the public. The 100th season kicks off March 17 when Irish eyes will smile when The Trinity Irish Dance Company brings their progressive Irish Dance to Houston for St. Patrick’s Day. The following evening transports all to 1923, the “birth” of Miller Outdoor Theatre, complete with a celebratory roaring 20s themed extravaganza with Vaudeville performers, swing dance lessons, photo opportunities and more. Additionally, the Board has launched a $12.5 million dollar capital campaign to raise necessary funds to improve the visitor experience at the theatre. Renovations and improvements will be made to the theatre’s fixed and hillside seating. Also, the creation of a signature entryway to the theatre will both welcome guests and facilitate smooth access in and out of the facility. As always, admission to MOT remains free to all. Everyone is encouraged to make Miller memories during the 100th anniversary season.

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Florida officials discussed AP African American Studies course with College Board for months before initial rejection

The testing organization behind a new advanced high school class in African American studies met several times and exchanged emails over the past year with Florida officials to discuss the course, the state Education Department said, amid a roiling national debate over how politics intersects with the teaching of history.

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The Savoy Invites Community to Share Old Photos and Memories of the Historic Third Ward Bar to Celebrate Black History Month

“Meet Me at The Savoy” is a phrase that has been around over the course of 80 years in Houston and still is used today, now with a hashtag, to bring people together at The Savoy, a legendary neighborhood bar deep in the heart of Houston’s Historic Third Ward. The popular bar and restaurant, located at 4402 Emancipation Ave., was built as a neighborhood bar in 1940 and relaunched in 2021 by Black and Long Enterprises.

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Harmony Public Schools becomes first charter school ever to win Award of Excellence for Financial Management

Harmony also won its second Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations. The school is still the only charter to win that award, as well.

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McDonald's USA ® Joins Forces with Keke Palmer to Shine a Light on Ten Black Visionaries Through the 2023 Black & Positively Golden Change Leaders Program

Change Leaders will collectively receive $200K and additional resources to positively impact their communities

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Reading With a Rapper Challenges Low Literacy Rates in Texas with New Campaign in Partnership with MOCA

Reading With A Rapper™ (RWAR), the Houston-based literacy program, will announce their #TurnTexasYellow campaign in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA), HTV, HISDTV and HCCTV at a press conference on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at Houston City Hall.

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Get Your Tickets Today: NAACP Freedom Fund Advocacy & Awards Dinner

The Houston NAACP is having their annual Freedom Fund Gala. With the theme, “Freedom Forward... Ensuring Justice and Equity for Future Generations,” this year’s dinner (the first since COVID) will mark the inauguration of the new date change of our annual event. We’ve changed our event from October to February, during the annual month of Black History Celebration.