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Voting Is Underway For the Home Depot 2017 Retool Your School Program

Black Hollywood’s brightest stars rally together to show their support of the popular grant program supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Continuing its commitment to our nation’s accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), The Home Depot® announced today that voting is underway for the 2017 Retool Your School Grant Program. The program is in its eighth consecutive year, and this year, nine HBCUs will be awarded a total of $360,000 for campus improvements.

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Trump Hails South Korea's Golfers in Speech -- So Who Are the Best?

Amid talk of missiles and nuclear tests, US President Donald Trump found time to praise the skill of South Korea's female golfers during a speech in Seoul, Wednesday.

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The Wheeler Avenue Inner City Visions Women’s Guild Will Celebrate 54 years of Educational Assistance and Community Service and the Rich Legacy of HBCUs at its Upcoming Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards

The Women’s Guild, an auxiliary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, will celebrate 54 years of educational assistance and outreach services to the Houston community and the rich legacy of Historically Black Universities and Colleges at its highly-anticipated fundraiser, the Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11:30am at the Hyatt Regency Houston Hotel, 1200 Louisiana Street, in downtown Houston.

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'Flava in Ya Ear' hip-hop star Craig Mack, dies at 46

Former New York rapper Craig Mack, best known for his 90s smash hit single “Flava In Ya Ear,” died at age 46, on March 13, 2018. Mack died of heart failure at a hospital near his Walterboro, S.C. home, according to his producer.

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Home Cook’s Perfect Bite Pays Off Big at WFC

Rebecka Evans from Houston, Texas, knows how to bring home the bacon, $10,000 worth that is! The stay-at-home mom and self-taught home cook was named the 2017 World Bacon Champion title and awarded a $10,000 prize package for her Dutch Crunch Baby Pancakes at the World Food Championships, which was held Nov 8-12 at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Ala.

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Cokie Roberts, broadcast journalism legend, dies at 75

Veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, winner of three Emmys and a legend and trailblazer in broadcasting, has died at the age of 75, ABC News announced.

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AKAs Celebrate the Installation of New International President Danette Anthony Reed

Danette Anthony Reed has ascended to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s highest office, becoming the 31st woman to be installed as International President & CEO 70th Boule on Thursday, July 14, in Orlando, FL. Thousands of members and dignitaries were present for her installation. She becomes the first Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® International President who is an engineer.

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With new member Trump, uneasy presidents club to convene at Bush funeral

In the cavernous sanctuary of the National Cathedral on Wednesday, President Donald Trump came face-to-face for the first time with his four living predecessors, an encounter occasioned only by a loss to the most exclusive club in American politics -- indeed, in the world.

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HPD to Host Police Week Events

The Houston Police Department invites the community to observe and participate in National Police Week from next Monday, May 14, through Friday, May 18.

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Shania Twain now has a high-tech Swiss train named after her. Meet 'Shania Train'

What does a musician with five Grammy Awards and two World Music Awards need to round off her list of achievements? A high-tech Swiss train named after her, of course.

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Barbie Models Doll After NASA 'Hidden Figure' Katherine Johnson

A once-"hidden figure" from NASA's history is being celebrated by one of the most well-known toy lines in the world. NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose real-life experience as an African American "human computer" was depicted in the 2016 movie "Hidden Figures," is among the first three historical figures to be honored in Barbie's "Inspiring Women" doll series.

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Black Culture In The Age Of Weariness

No matter where you turn, the state and local governments are making headlines, both for the good and for the bad. Regardless of what’s going on in Washington with our current President of the United States, the news has made a considerable trickle down to Texans and most importantly, Houstonians.

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UNCF Welcomes Top Lawyer and Community Leader as Honorary Chair of 29th Annual “A Mind is…” Gala

Wonderful things happen when a community works toward a common goal, something Houston knows well after Hurricane Harvey. In the face of this hardship, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is as determined as ever to continue its work of helping young people attend college.

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Priyanka Chopra blasts 'shameful' Indian body spray ad promoting rape culture

A television commercial for a male body spray has been taken off the air in India, after critics said it made light of gang rape.

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honored With Les Femme Du Monde Woman Of The Year Award

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott was honored yesterday evening in Dallas at the Les Femme du Monde (LFDM) Woman of the Year Award Dinner, where the organization celebrated the First Lady's charitable works and service to the state of Texas. In accepting her award, the First Lady spoke on the importance of helping others in need, and shared inspiring stories of young Texans who are leading the way in giving back through volunteerism and service.

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South Florida Elected Officials to Honor Grammy-Nominated Grace "Spice" Hamilton

City of Tamarac Vice Mayor Marlon D. Bolton, with the support of the Consul General of Jamaica, Hon. Oliver Mair, and 15 other South Florida Elected Officials will honor Grace “Spice” Hamilton on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Hotel North.

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Houston Honors Texas Legend Barbara Jordan with Monumental Artwork

Say the name Barbara Jordan with dignity and respect. As the lady of many firsts including the first African American woman in Congress, she demands it. Honoring her and the legacy she created is monumental in commemorating the history she made, the work she did, and the example her life still serves people of today, There is a U.S. Post Office named in her honor and a building in the business school at Texas Southern University too.

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Governors Gone Bad: Alabama's Bentley Latest On a Long List

The "Luv Guv" and former church deacon Robert Bentley isn't the first US governor to resign amid allegations or findings of ethics violations and other infractions.

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2x Grammy Winning Arrested Development Brings Balance to Hip-Hop with New Single & Video “In 1 Day”

Arrested Development (AD) are true trailblazers within music. They first blew people’s minds in 1991, championing hip-hop from the south while spreading a unique mixture of consciousness and musicality to the scene. Their southern style came before the releases Outkast and other southern rap movements. Lead vocalist, Speech’s melodic rap style was prior to Bone Thugs n Harmony, Nelly or Drake, they were also among the first to have both men and women in the same hip-hop group. Awarded as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time by VH-1, Arrested Development always brought an alternative to gangsta rap lyrics while maintaining respect for their peers.

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NFL makes history by hiring first African American female official

Maia Chaka has been added to the NFL roster of game officials for the 2021 season, the league announced today. Chaka makes history as the first Black woman ever named to the NFL's officiating staff.