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The Ultimate Act Of Love? The Truth Behind Japan's Charaben Culture

On sale are rice omelets molded in the shape of the cafe's Golden Retriever cartoon character namesake and a puppy face made of rice floating in a plate of curry.

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Mississippi School District Ends Segregation Fight

It's a settlement five decades in the making: Beginning in August, students in Cleveland, Mississippi, will no longer attend segregated schools.

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The Ultimate Guilt-free Treat? These Salad Cakes Are Made With Vegetables

Imagine biting into a beautiful cake, but instead of a sugary rush you get the fresh flavors of celery, carrot and red cabbage.

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Young Rising Star Shahadi Wright Joseph Chats With Houston Style

 Shahadi Wright Joseph an 11-year-old Broadway singer, dancer and actress is the next child star to watch!

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Connect With Your Kidneys: DaVita Kicks Off National Kidney Month

DaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita Inc. (DVA) and a leading provider of kidney care services in the United States, today celebrates the beginning of National Kidney Month by asking people to take a short risk quiz to help determine their risk of kidney disease, one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.  

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Sessions Opens the Door Again to Privatized Prisons

Next week, March 7, will mark the 52nd anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the historic march and shocking police riot in Selma, Ala., that helped build public support for passage of the Voting Rights Act.

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Tackling Poverty And Segregation, Not Tough Talk, Is The Solution To Chicago's Woes

Donald Trump is fixated on what he describes as the "carnage" going on in Chicago, suggesting that if Chicago's horrendous homicide rate doesn't come down, he'll "send in the feds." At his recent press conference, he announced plans to create "a task for reducing violent crime in America, including the horrendous situation -- take a look at Chicago and others -- taking place right now in our inner cities."

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Local Leaders Unveil First-of-Its-Kind Partnership to Improve Access to Healthy Food in Houston’s Sunnyside Neighborhood

The Sunnyside neighborhood in South Houston will soon have better access to fresh, healthy food thanks to a new United Health Foundation $675,000 grant presented to the Recipe for Success Foundation. United Health Foundation unveiled the unique partnership at a ceremony at Hope Farms recently with retired NFL Wide Receiver Ricky Sanders serving as M.C..

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Cornell University Makes 19th Century Black America Photo Archive Available to Public

Cornell University in New York has made a priceless photographic archive available to the public. It shows the lives of black Americans as they rose through society after the antebellum era. To see all photographs, go to: Loewentheil Collection of African American Photographs

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: The Best New Films to Watch this February

f you’ve ever seen or read an August Wilson play, you know that writing is how the late playwright processed the world around him – a magnificently black world filled with funk and nuance in which language plays a central role.

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The MAXIM Party 2017 Produced by Karma International and Presented by Thomas J. Henry with Bud Light and Monster Energy

Celebrate The Big Game Weekend In Style

MAXIM Magazine, a luxury brand known for bringing in top-tier talent, celebrity guests, tastemakers, and mass media press coverage to culturally celebrated events, is partnering with award-winning production company, Karma International to return to the biggest weekend in football on Saturday, February 4th, in Houston, TX. For the past decade, The MAXIM Party has been THE celebration during the Big Game Weekend and will continue to uphold its dominance in Houston this year as the number one and most-anticipated big game weekend event. Year after year, The MAXIM Party has proven to be one of the most premiere events for musicians, athletes, celebrities, influencers and entrepreneurs worldwide, and in 2017, the event will be taken to the next level.

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Trump's First Days In Office Spawn Dozens Of Lawsuits

Donald Trump the businessman was no stranger to lawsuits, both frivolous and substantive.

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Cambodia Cuisine: What It's Like To Cook And Eat A Tarantula

The giant tarantula dangling from my mouth might be dead, but it's still terrifying.

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5 Tips to Tackle a Tasty Game Day Menu

Just like your favorite sports team, hosting a winning big-game party or tailgate takes planning, preparation and teamwork. To make your festivities fun-filled, remember these entertaining tips that are sure to score big with your fans.

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FIST FIGHT: 5 Reasons We Love Kym Whitley

We can all pretty much agree that actress and comedian Kym Whitley is one of the funniest women in Hollywood. She’s starred in a number of films and TV shows including Deliver Us from Eva, College Road Trip, Young and Hungry and will be in the upcoming movie FIST FIGHT. Kym is funny, sassy, keeps it real and we absolutely love her for it. A true #WCW!

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State Rep. Johnson Starts Session Filing 17 Bills

Surrounded by family and friends, Jarvis Johnson was sworn in as State Representative for House District 139 succeeding Mayor Sylvester Turner. Shortly after swearing to represent the people of his district, Johnson hit the ground running listening to his constituents of north Houston at open houses and community forums. He acted on addressing their concerns by filling 17 bills to achieve results.

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Governor Abbott Names President And Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sherif Zaafran, M.D., Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., Jeffrey Luna, M.D., LuAnn Morgan and Jayaram Naidu, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2021. The Governor additionally named Sherif Zaafran, M.D. president of the board.

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Twelve Year Old Founder and CEO of Me & the Bees Lemonade, Mikaila Ulmer, Named to List of Top 25 People Shaping Retail's Future by the National Retail Federation Foundation (NRF)

Social & Environmental Entrepreneur, Inspirational Speaker and Philanthropist Inspires Audiences To Unleash Entrepreneurial Spirit

Representing the best and brightest individuals impacting the retail industry, Mikaila is a rising star whose imagination, inspiration and innovation is having a true impact on the retail industry. Mikaila, along with notable honorees from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Facebook, Home Depot, West Elm and others, will be recognized at the 3rd Annual NRF Foundation Gala on January 15, 2017 in New York City.

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Warm Up with Comfort Foods

Enjoying warm comfort foods during winter months can serve as an exceptional way to defeat that icy chill. As the frost sets in and winds howl, nothing beats the comforting taste of delicious foods like Roasted Sonoma Chicken with Wild Rice and Carrot Butter, Beef and Potato Tzimmes, or Pumpkin Butterscotch Bread Pudding.