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An Evening of Elegance and Acclaim: Join KHOU Anchor Len Cannon and Renowned Musicians at the Da Camera Gala 2024

Prepare for an enchanting evening of melodies and memories as the Da Camera Society cordially invites you to grace the 2024 Gala. Revel in the charm of Houston's Four Seasons Hotel on May 3rd, where the harmonious blend of classical and jazz will capture your soul. Esteemed KHOU 11 News anchor Len Cannon, a familiar face since 2006 and a beacon in the journalism community, will guide the festivities as the emcee. His accolades, including multiple Emmy Awards and the Columbia University Dupont "Silver Baton," are testaments to his impactful presence both on-screen and in our city.

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Steven Mnuchin On Harriet Tubman's $20 Bill: 'We will be looking at this issue'

Maybe putting Harriet Tubman on the new $20 bill isn't a done deal after all. Back in in April 2016, Obama Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, said that the black abolitionist hero would appear on a new version of the bill. It would be the first time a woman has appeared on U.S. paper currency in over 100 years -- and the first time ever for a black woman.

Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann won't take the stand as trial nears close

Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann, on trial for allegedly lying to the FBI in a case brought by special counsel John Durham, will not testify as part of his defense, his lawyers said in court Thursday as they rested their case.

These historically Black universities just got their biggest ever financial gifts all thanks to one generous donor

Four historically Black colleges and universities announced that they have each received the largest single donation in their long-standing history.

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Morehouse College grads are surprised by a billionaire's promise to pay off their student loans

Morehouse College seniors got a surprise Sunday when billionaire investor Robert F. Smith announced during his commencement speech that he would pay off the student loan debt for the historically black college's graduating class.

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Houston Native Protects U.S. Navy Forces in the Middle East

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN – Petty Officer 1st Class Chasity Eastland, a Houston native, joined the Navy after speaking with her hometown recruiters and listening to their stories about where they traveled.

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Lena Horne, Legendary Performer and Civil Rights Activist, Honored with U.S. Forever Stamp

The U.S. Postal Service today celebrates the life and legacy of Lena Horne as the 41st honoree in the Black Heritage stamp series during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Peter Norton Symphony Space.

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Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, longtime consort to Queen Elizabeth II, dies

The most famous family on earth is mourning the loss of its patriarch.

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R.I.P. Robert Guillaume, 89, Emmy-Award Winning Actor and Star of “Benson”

Emmy Award-winning actor Robert Guillaume, best known as the title character in the TV sitcom “Benson,” died Tuesday. He was 89. His wife Donna Brown Guillaume told the Associated Press he died at their Los Angeles home of complications of prostate cancer. Guillaume often played acerbic, dry-witted, but ultimately lovable characters like the butler Benson Du Bois, which he created on the 1977 series “Soap,” before his character was spun off in 1979. Guillaume won Emmys both for “Soap” (as supporting actor) and “Benson” (as lead actor).

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Georgia police officer killed in the line of duty honored -- by jail inmates

Georgia police officer Antwan Toney was honored in many ways after he was killed in the line of duty last month.

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George H.W. Bush's funeral and memorial services plan

The official schedule of memorial services for former President George H.W. Bush, who died late Friday at the age of 94, was released Saturday evening.

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Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96

Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her longtime manager Larry Thompson confirmed to CNN.

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JJ Watt receives honorary doctorate degree from Baylor College of Medicine

JJ Watt is a man of many talents on and off the football field -- now he can add doctorate degree to his list of achievements.

Houston police officer slain and another officer wounded while executing a warrant, mayor says. A possible suspect is dead

One of two Houston police officers shot while executing a search warrant has died, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Monday.

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Jackson State University Will Honor President Emeritus John Peoples During 144th Founders’ Day Convocation on Oct. 28President Emeritus John A. Peoples, Jr. Ph.D. will receive an honorary doctorate of

President Emeritus John A. Peoples, Jr. Ph.D. will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during Jackson State University’s 144th Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 28th at 10 a.m. on the Gibbs-Green Plaza, which will also be livestreamed.

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R&B lost three legends this weekend in Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright

It was a tough weekend for rhythm and blues with the deaths of three musical icons. Singers Betty Wright and Little Richard along with music executive Andre Harrell died this weekend. All had major impacts on R&B and the music industry as a whole. If one wasn't moving the genre forward, another was introducing the world to new acts.

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Houston Dash acquire DF Katie Naughton and 2020 NWSL Draft pick from Chicago Red Stars in trade

The Houston Dash acquired defender Katie Naughton and the 18th overall selection in the 2020 NWSL College Draft through a trade with Chicago Red Stars, the club announced today. The Dash traded forward Kealia Ohai to Chicago in return.

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Washington and Lee University Replaces Slaveholder’s Name On Building With John Chavis’, the 1st Black U.S. College Graduate

According to The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, the Board of Trustees at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA, will make changes to two of its buildings, Robinson Hall and Lee Chapel, after a student and faculty committee issued a report on how the university’s history is represented on campus. The committee was created after White supremacists rallied at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville last year.

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Council Member Dave Martin's District E Newsletter - July 2017

As we head further into summer, my City Council colleagues and I continue to fight for district projects in the City of Houston's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Since being sworn into office, I continue to see, year after year, the amount of tax dollars for CIP projects allocated inequitably across the 11 council districts. This year's proposed plan, which was given to city council members late last week, shows a total of 7% of all CIP dollars going towards District E, doubling the amount of CIP dollars we received last year. Last year District E only received 3% of the total CIP dollars distributed among Council Districts.