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Houston First Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The public is invited to join Houston First Corp. (HFC) as it presents Party on the Plaza in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Houston Area Urban League and Delivering Good Inc. Launch Free Pop-Up Shops Providing $5 Million in Merchandise for Victims of Hurricane Harvey

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) has partnered with national charity Delivering Good (Formerly K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers) to help families affected by flooding in the greater Houston area caused by Hurricane Harvey. HAUL and Delivering Good will launch four, local pop-up shops in Houston, providing free, private shopping experiences on Saturday, October 21 as a part of HAUL’s Operation Safe Houston Hurricane Relief project.

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Houston Endowment Has Awarded $20 Million To Local Organizations Working To Achieve Racial Equity And Social Justice In Houston

Houston Endowment today announced an infu- sion of $20 million into 55 local organizations working to achieve racial equity and social justice in Houston. As part of Houston Endowment’s commitment to enacting tangible actions in this work, the investment intends to support organizations ad- dressing anti-Black racism and systemic injustices across five areas:

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Justin Bieber cancels remaining Justice World Tour dates

Justin Bieber fans waiting eagerly for new dates for his postponed international tour have been told the shows won't be going ahead.

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Houston Kellogg Facility Closing, Company Confirms

The Kellogg Company has announced that it will begin closing distribution centers across the county, including one in Houston.

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Mayor Turner Welcomes Wynton Marsalis and Jazz Houston

Mayor Turner greeted the audience and welcomed Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter and composer, Wynton Marsalis, along with Vincent Gardner and Jazz Houston.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Alison Leland and 2 U.S. Congress Members Unveil Statue of late Congressman Mickey Leland in Hermann Park

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Alison Leland and two U.S. Congress members on Saturday, April 25 unveiled a statue honoring the late Congressman Mickey Leland, a global humanitarian who devoted his life to helping others.

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Congressman Al Green Takes Helm As Chair Of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following state- ment announcing his chairmanship of Texas’ Democratic Congressional Delegation for the 117th Congress: “As the incoming Chair of the Texas Congressional Delegation, I look forward to serving alongside my colleagues as we collectively commit to serving all Texans.

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Zoe Cadore, Houston Caribbean Queen, Crowned Miss Caribbean United States

Houston Caribbean Queen, Zoe Cadore, was crowned Miss Caribbean United States 2017 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center for the 10th Anniversary of the competition. The evening featured a lively celebration of Caribbean culture. Zoe was a favorite among the Judges throughout the 2-day competition winning the award for Best Interview.

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Houston Named a 2023 Top 10 Best City in America

City receives high marks for its culture, attractions, Fortune 500 community, and restaurants

Houston continues to be regarded as one of the country’s most coveted destinations after earning a No. 9 spot on the 2023 list of America’s Best Cities, as released by placemaking firm Resonance. The city has consistently increased in rankings on this authoritative list, jumping from No. 17 in 2021 to No. 11 in 2022. For 2023, Houston is the only Texas city to secure a top 10 ranking.

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Biden celebrates allied unity in Helsinki five years after Trump and Putin’s memorable summit

President Joe Biden and Nordic leaders came together Thursday to cap off a critical European trip for a summit that carried heavy symbolism both at home and abroad about the president’s vision of America’s role in the world.

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The Texas Socialite's Guide to Houston

It would be impossible to settle on just one description of Texas' legendary Lynn Wyatt: Millionaire philanthropist, world-traveling socialite, octogenarian Tae Kwon Do black belt, fashion icon, confidante of the superfamous, cultural ambassador, proud Texan.

YMCA of Greater Houston Food Distribution Sites for the Week of June 15

YMCA of Greater Houston continues food distribution with the addition of two new sites

YMCA of Greater Houston will be distributing food at the following sites for the week of June 15. The YMCA has partnered with the Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank, Brighter Bites, Interfaith Ministries and other partners to provide critical food and supplies to thousands of families throughout the city.

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Newsone Now Salutes Jackie Robinson on the 70th Anniversary of His Major League Baseball Debut

Roland S. Martin to honor Robinson on NewsOne Now as part of Jackie Robinson Day celebration scheduled Saturday, April 15

On Friday, April 14, NewsOne Now Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin will dedicate the programming of the day’s show to honoring Jackie Robinson, the first African American baseball player to play in the major leagues. The show airs on the eve of Jackie Robinson Day, signified by having every major league baseball player wear jerseys with the number 42, Robinson’s number when he played with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Houston & Atlanta Rolls Out the Red-Carpet for “BLINK” The Movie

Courtney Glaude’s New Movie, Blink, Is A Powerful Look at the Psychology Behind Domestic Violence

Blink, the movie from filmmaker Courtney Glaudé will be premiering in select AMC theatres in Houston and Atlanta from March 2nd through March 8th. Houston rolls out the red carpet with an exclusive red carpet on March 2nd at 7:30 pm at The AMC Studio 30 Dunvale while Atlanta Rolls out the red carpet on March 3rd at AMC Campcreek Theatre

Houston Chamber Choir presents 2020 gala ?Take Flight! ? An Evening of Wanderlust Awaits? honoring Choir founder Robert Simpson

Houston Chamber Choir presents the 2020 gala themed "Take Flight! :An Evening of Wanderlust Awaits" to celebrate and honor the remarkable accomplishments of the Choir?s founder and artistic director Robert Simpson. Serving the Houston music and arts community for more than 25 years, Robert Simpson has changed the landscape of choral music locally while receiving national and international recognition.

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Houston Vision Zero

No loss of life by traffic crash is acceptable and we can prevent people from dying on our road- ways. Everyone deserves safe, acces- sible streets and sidewalks.

HISD, Houston Food Bank distribute over 280,000 pounds of food Saturday at NRG

When HISD Nutrition Services Senior Operations Manager Keith Lewis drove up to NRG Stadium Saturday for the massive food distribution effort, he wasn’t nervous. He was excited.

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Mayor Turner & Houston Health Department Urge Flu Shots, Flu Precautions

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department urge everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu shot if they haven’t already, as influenza levels spike in Houston and across the nation.

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HCC wins Federation of Houston Professional Women Diversity Excellence Award

Houston Community College was honored with the Federation of Houston Professional Women Sheri L. Parrack Diversity Excellence Award for 2022.