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9/11: 'A gray cloud of debris rolled violently toward us...'

Three-hundred and forty-one New York City firefighters. Twenty-three New York City police officers. Thirty-seven Port Authority police officers. Three court officers. Two EMS workers. Thousands of innocent civilians. Numbers alone, of course, cannot do them justice.

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Apple Music's Rap Life Presents Exclusive Event Filmed at Howard University in Washington, DC

Join us for music and meaningful cultural conversations with artists and students and featuring special performances by rappers Lil Baby, Nas, Rapsody and Wale

Rap Life, Apple Music's industry leading hip-hop playlist, will feature an important and meaningful live event captured on the campus of Howard University - one of the most historic and prestigious HBCU (historically Black colleges and Universities) in the world. This special live-streamed event aims to further extend the discussion around the many important issues impacting the Black community through open dialogue, important conversations, and the power of music.

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Grant Applications Now Open for Local Artists and Cultural Nonprofits In Need of Disaster Relief from Harvey Arts Recovery Fund

the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF), which supports Houston artists, performers, musicians and arts and culture organizations in need of disaster assistance. The second round of grant awards will be distributed this spring and the application is open from Feb. 15 to March 1, 2018 at www.harveyartsrecovery.org. In January, HARF awarded more than $40,000 to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who suffered personal and professional losses due to Hurricane Harvey.

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Wall Street Journal Adds 300,000 Subscribers In Last Year

It has not stressed the necessity of its journalism, à la the New York Times and its "Truth is Hard" ad campaign or The Washington Post with its new slogan "Democracy Dies in Darkness," nor has it made a big deal about subscriber growth in the wake of Trump's election.

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Woman billed $90 for a short Uber ride

A short ride caused a long list of unexplained charges for a disabled Omaha woman that depends on Uber for trips to the doctor and pharmacy.

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The Ensemble Theatre Kicks off Search for Artistic Associate Under BOLD Theatre Women’s Leadership Grant

The Ensemble Theatre kicks off its search for the artistic associate who will work with Artistic Director Eileen J. Morris through the BOLD Theatre Women’s Leadership grant.

Several Houston Area Non-profits Will Brighten the Holidays for Hundreds of Middle School Students While Providing Vital Information and Resources to Parents

The Earl Carl Institute, the lead organization in the Safe and Supportive Schools Collaborative (SSSC) will host a Holiday Gift Giveaway for students at Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan Middle School on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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O.J. Simpson Described 'Blood and Stuff' in 2006 Hypothetical Murder TV Confession

It took 12 years for the tapes to surface, but television audiences were able to finally hear what Fox billed as O.J. Simpson's "shocking hypothetical account" of the 1994 murders of ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend, Ron Goldman.

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Grammy Award Winner Wayne Toups, Jazz Legend Kim Waters & More Top Musicians to Perform for Community Night Out Weekend

This fall, Missouri City will welcome a legendary lineup of musicians, including four-time Grammy Award Winner Wayne Toups and Jazz Legend Kim Waters, to take the stage for its Second Annual Community Night Out weekend festivities on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 at the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

McDonald's Launches App to Help Restaurant Employees Explore Careers that Match Their Skills and Interests

McDonald's today announced the launch of a new career exploration mobile application called Archways to Careers that will help restaurant employees nationwide maximize education benefits and take the next step in their professional journey– whether at McDonald's or elsewhere. Built with long-standing partner, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), and with support from InsideTrack, a national success coaching organization, McDonald's will now be able to offer all restaurant employees a real-time career advising tool that connects them to InsideTrack's professional and credentialed advisors to support, coach and help them chart a path to achieve the future job or career they desire.

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ESSENCE Announces Four Hollywood Game-Changers as Honorees for its Prestigious 2018 Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon: Danai Gurira, Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson and Lena Waithe

ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, has announced the honorees for its prestigious "Black Women in Hollywood Awards." The highly anticipated annual Oscar-week celebration—which returns as a daytime luncheon—will be held on Thursday, March 1st, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA.

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World's Second Biggest Diamond Sells for $53 Million

The world's second-biggest diamond has finally found a buyer. After failing to sell at a Sotheby's auction last year, the 1,109-carat uncut stone has now fetched $53 million in a private sale to luxury jeweler Graff Diamonds.

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Trump Judicial Nominee Invoked Nazi Germany In Describing Treatment of Christians In US

President Donald Trump's nominee for a federal judgeship in Texas invoked religious crackdowns by the Nazis in Germany and other totalitarian regimes to describe the treatment of Christians in the US during three interviews in 2013 and 2014.

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1 dead, at least 21 others wounded in shooting following Chiefs Super Bowl celebration rally, officials say

A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally left at least one person dead and at least 21 others wounded Wednesday, officials said, shattering a joyous afternoon for the massive crowd celebrating the Chiefs latest NFL title. Three people are in custody for questioning.

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Virginian-Pilot reporter and former CNN news assistant Sierra Jenkins killed in shooting

Virginian-Pilot newspaper reporter and former CNN news assistant Sierra Jenkins was among the individuals shot and killed in an early Saturday morning shooting that left one more person dead and three others injured, Norfolk, Virginia, police said.

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Who was Jack Johnson, the boxer who may be pardoned by Trump?

On Saturday, President Donald Trump said he was weighing whether or not to grant a posthumous pardon to boxer Jack Johnson, after it was suggested to him by actor Sylvester Stallone.

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Fred White, Earth, Wind & Fire drummer, dead at 67

Fred White, a drummer for classic '70s superband Earth, Wind & Fire, has died, according to an Instagram post from his older brother and former bandmate, Verdine White. He was 67.

ABA offers insight, experts on trials and triumphs of Black litigators

The American Bar Association Litigation Section has released a new issue of its quarterly Litigation Journal, which features articles and resources exploring the experiences of Black lawyers, judges, clients, criminal defendants, citizens, witnesses and communities.

Lil’ Keke, Cure for Paronoia, and NuFolk Rebel Alliance to Perform at Rally Against Fear Thursday Night

Free rally will bring musicians, elected and community leaders, advocates, and candidates together to show our strength and diversity the same evening the President tries to spread his hatred and further divide this country