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Florida school district begins 'cataloging' books to comply with DeSantis-backed law

Efforts are underway in Florida counties to comply with a law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that requires the approval of books in classroom libraries.

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Thousands are without power after storm spawns tornadoes in the South and brings snow to Midwest and Northeast

Tens of thousands of people were in the dark early Thursday morning after a storm system spawned tornadoes in the South and delivered snow to parts of the Midwest and Northeast.

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'Teen Wolf: The Movie' and 'Wolf Pack' pack a pretty toothless one-two punch

There aren't many teen wolves in "Teen Wolf: The Movie," but there is a pack of them in "Wolf Pack," the series premiering the same day, from the same producer and on the same streaming service that is definitely not a spinoff of "Teen Wolf," but rather adapted from a book series. If that sounds confusing, get in line, but either way, these two Paramount+ projects ultimately feel pretty toothless.

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After a 6-year-old shot a teacher in class, criticism mounts for Virginia school district as officials leave posts

The fallout is widening in the Virginia school district where a 6-year-old allegedly shot his teacher in the chest earlier this month, with school officials leaving their posts in the face of a potential lawsuit amid questions about whether the shooting was preventable.

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Tyre Nichols had 'extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating,' according to preliminary autopsy commissioned by family

Tyre Nichols, the Black man who died two weeks ago after a confrontation with Memphis Police, suffered "extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating," according to preliminary results of an autopsy commissioned by attorneys for his family.

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Tyre Nichols' family attorney says video shows police beating Nichols like a 'human pinata'

Attorneys for the family of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee, said video footage shows he suffered a "nonstop beating" at the hands of police.

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Officers' conduct in Tyre Nichols' case reflects 'a failing of basic humanity,' Memphis police chief says, as nation braces for video release

Memphis police officers' conduct in the confrontation that preceded this month's death of Black motorist Tyre Nichols "is a failing of basic humanity," the Tennessee city's police chief said as officials prepare to release video of the incident.

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The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight

when it comes to heart disease in the U.S., Black, African American, and Afro-Caribbean communities are disproportionately affected compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

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Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year

On January 22, more than a billion people around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year. It's often referred to as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. Houstonians Observe the Lunar New Year

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Man Who Fled Country After Killing Man in Case of Mistaken Identity Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison

The owner of a Houston transmission-repair shop who fled the country in 2018 after shooting a man he mistook for a thief was sentenced to 35 years in prison this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.

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Milestones Show Us Where We’ve Come From, Where We Need to Go

Two things happened last week — one public, the other personal — that made me reflect on how far we’ve come as a nation, how we got here, and what it will take to keep that journey moving forward.

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Austin funk legend Henry Invisible announces his latest groove inducing single 'Ain't Easy,' out Feb. 3

Henry Invisible emerges in 2023 with a rich profusion of music featuring a bold new sound and a fresh stage name to match

Henry Invisible emerges in 2023 with a rich profusion of music featuring a bold new sound and a fresh stage name to match

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Congressman Al Green Speaks Out Against Discriminatory Texas Senate Bill 147

On Monday, January 23, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

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Roderick Little named HBCU Band Director of the Year

Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South (SBOTS) Band Director Roderick Little, Ph.D., has been named 2022 HBCU band director of the year by Best American Craftsman (B.A.C.) Musical Instruments.

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METRO Launches Lone Star College Connector

Join METRO and Lone Star College for a ribbon cutting and media availability to celebrate the launch of a new service to the Lone Star College-Houston North Fallbrook campus.

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Remembering Carolyn C. Parker-Scantlebury

Devoted Mother& Grandmother, Faithful Friend and Dedicated Community Servant

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever”, Psalm 23:6.

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The Rebirth in Action Exhibition, Organized by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy

The Rebirth in Action exhibition, organized by Contemporary Arts Museum Houston and Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, expands the notion of a monument to include the living community represented by legacy residents of Houston Freedmen’s Town.

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38 Media-Friendly Events Planned in Houston during National School Choice Week

More than 26,000 schools, homeschool groups, and organizations are celebrating traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online learning, and homeschooling by hosting local events during National School Choice Week this month.

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The University of Houston-Downtown Ushers in New Era with Grand Opening of Wellness & Success Center

New Center Called a Game Changer for UHD and the Downtown Houston Community

On the cusp of its 50th anniversary, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) ushered in a new era today with the official opening of its Wellness & Success Center (WSC). Designed by SmithGroup in association with HarrisonKornberg Architects and built by Vaughn Construction, the $39 million, 75,000-square-foot facility not only expands UHD’s footprint and visibility, it also establishes a dynamic core and recognizable landmark for fostering and nurturing an on-campus community.

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Houston Hospice Appoints Staci La’Toison to Board of Directors

Houston Hospice announced the appointment of Staci La’Toison to its Board of Directors. Following this appointment, the Board will comprise of 14 members, four of which are officers and an additional six are advisors.