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Society for the Performing Arts Presents: Neil deGrasse Tyson: Astronomy Bizarre

Explore cosmic quandaries with astrophysicist and host of FOX’s Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) welcomes the return of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, on Monday, January 17, 2022, 7:30 PM at Jones Hall. The theme of the evening’s program will be “Astronomy Bizarre.”

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Clark Atlanta University Mother and Daughter Graduate in Same Day Commencement Ceremonies

Dr. Lorri Saddler and daughter Jaelyn Rice earned their degrees on the same day from the Atlanta HBCU

"We couldn't have planned an occasion as brilliant as Commencement 2020," said Dr. Saddler.

Harris County Gender Wage Gap Widens

UH Analysis Reveals ‘Double Gap’ for Women of Color

Even as the gender wage gap narrowed nationwide, the average pay disparity between men and women in Harris County widened, according to an analysis of the latest census data by the Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality (IRWGS) at the University of Houston. Factor in race and ethnicity, and the contrast is even more stark.

University of Houston’s Humana Institute to Address Health Harming Legal Needs

Medical Legal Partnership Launches at Lone Star Circle of Care Clinic at UH

The University of Houston (UH) College of Medicine and the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute at the University of Houston (Humana Institute) have teamed up with Lone Star Circle of Care, a federally qualified health center, and Lone Star Legal Aid, a free legal aid provider, to launch a medical legal partnership (MLP) at Lone Star Circle of Care’s clinic at UH.

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City of Ali Review

Can we ever get enough of Muhammad Ali? No! And so, another documentary about him is automatically good news on some level. Particularly during these troubled times when stirring up memories of “The Greatest” can connect us back to the best in humanity.

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The Latin Recording Academy® today announced that eight-time Latin GRAMMY® and nine-time GRAMMY®-winner, singer-songwriter, producer, musician, actor and activist, Rubén Blades will be the 2021 Latin

Lysol Supports the "It's Up To You" Campaign to Help Answer Americans' Top Questions Around the Vaccines

Reckitt, the maker of Lysol®, has joined the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative in their efforts to promote COVID-19 vaccine awareness, releasing a new public service announcement (PSA) encouraging people to visit GetVaccineAnswers.org for information. The PSA – which focuses on the long-awaited moments of welcoming friends and family back into our homes – will help amplify the organizations' historic "It's Up To You" campaign, which educates people about COVID-19 vaccines and the role they play in helping us all get back to the moments we miss.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Alpha Xi Omega Chapter Combated Book Bans with Donations

Sorority members said books by and for African Americans had to be included. So, Alpha Xi Omega Chapter would purchase books!

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Spotlight On Educator of the Year Nominees Herring, Eagleton

As Teacher Appreciation Month continues, Harris County Department of Education recognizes the exceptional, passionate dedication of its educators. This week, we highlight two teachers who were nominated as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year and Educational Aide of the Year.

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Commissioner Ellis Applauds Expansion of Holistic Assistance Response Team, a Behavioral Health First Responder Program that Exceeded Year 1 Goals and Freed Up Over 1,500 Deputy Hours

Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday voted to expand the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART), a program that was piloted last year by Harris County Public Health in collaboration with the Harris County Sherriff’s Office (HCSO).

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DePelchin expanding mental health services with gift from Valour Foundation

A new $3 million grant from the Valour Foundation will allow DePelchin Children's Center to significantly expand access to counseling services for children and adults in the Greater Houston area.

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CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are closing thousands of stores. Here’s why

Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores. Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores.

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Tragedy to Triumph: The Hilarious Journey of Ms. Pat

Prepare to be amazed by Patricia "Ms. Pat" Williams, a woman who's turned her heartbreaking past into a sidesplitting comedy career. From teenage motherhood and selling drugs to finding love and adopting her niece's children, Ms. Pat has faced it all with laughter as her saving grace.

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Trump lawyers fight to keep him on Michigan ballot in 14th Amendment case

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers pushed back in court Thursday against efforts to remove him from Michigan’s 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban, the third state to grapple with the matter this month.

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Hertz is buying 100,000 Teslas

Hertz is betting big on electric vehicles. It's buying 100,000 Teslas, the largest-ever order by a single buyer.

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Biden asks the world for a 'decade of ambition and innovation' to stop effects of climate change

President Joe Biden issued a plea and a warning to global leaders to take forceful action on climate change when he addressed the United Nations' climate summit in Glasgow on Monday, as his own climate ambitions hang in the balance.

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GM again recalls its US electric vehicles over fire threat

GM is once again recalling nearly 70,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles because of a risk that the battery will catch fire when the car is parked.

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UN secretary-general warns of ‘Great Fracture’ as world leaders begin debate

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming “Great Fracture” in the world, describing existing global governance structures as failing to serve a changing world.

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Rudy Giuliani’s former attorneys sue him for more than $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees

A law firm that represented Rudy Giuliani during recent years of investigations and lawsuits is now suing him for more than $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees, as the former New York City mayor is facing growing bills related to fallout for his actions around the 2020 election for Donald Trump.

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Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 gets out of Afghanistan

An Afghan interpreter who helped rescue then-Sen. Joe Biden after his helicopter was forced to land in a snowstorm 13 years ago has left Afghanistan, sources familiar tell CNN.

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Houston native serves aboard soon-to-be U.S. Navy’s newest ship

Airman Apprentice Treshawn Hampton, a native of Houston, Texas, serves with pre-commissioning unit (PCU) John L. Canley, operating out of San Diego, California.