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Anniversary of Selma Reminds Us of How Democracy Is Defended

Politicians for both parties loudly praise the courage of Ukrainians defending their democracy from the Russian invasion. Yet, bipartisan defense of democracy disappears when the question is democracy at home. March 7 marked the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when the police attack of a peaceful march of Blacks seeking the right to vote in Selma, Alabama, stirred the outrage that led to passage of the Voting Rights Act. Today the right to vote is once more in question.

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Stein: No 'special golden goose' in documents withheld from Senate panel

2016 Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein said Tuesday that there's nothing nefarious about materials her campaign withheld from a Senate investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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Amid record audiences/surging ticket prices, Caitlin Clark brings ‘more visibility’ to women’s basketball

At the start of her college basketball career, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Caitlin Clark grew accustomed to playing at empty venues.

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Apple Announces Short Form Sports Docuseries “Greatness Code” from Uninterrupted, Religion of Sports and Filmmaker Gotham Chopra, featuring LeBron James, Tom Brady and More

Complete first season featuring stories from renowned athletes LeBron James, Tom Brady, Alex Morgan, Shaun White, Usain Bolt and more to premiere globally July 10 on Apple TV+

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Trump Considers Pardon for Legendary Boxer Jack Johnson

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is considering granting a posthumous pardon to boxer Jack Johnson on the advice of actor Sylvester Stallone.

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Rev. Frederick Haynes III Is the Future of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition

Reverend Jesse Jackson named Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition. The transfer of leadership took place during the organization's national convention.

Local Houston Story: Comedians Headkrack, B. Simone, B Tidy coming to University of Houston for Funny Money College Tour (Thursday 12/2)

Our Money Matters (OMM) is set to present its inaugural Funny Money College Tour (F$CT), a HBCU/MSI “edutainment” experience, with a diverse mix of comedians and financial wellness influencers on Thursday December 2, 2021, 6pm-8pm CT, at University of Houston, Student Center South Theater, 4455 University Drive, TX, 77204. OMM is a comprehensive financial wellness initiative created by The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC), launching at campuses of color all over the country.

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TPG executive Bill McGlashan placed on leave after he's charged in college admissions scheme

William McGlashan, an executive at private equity firm TPG who leads its social impact investing efforts, has been placed on indefinite leave after he was charged in a nationwide scheme to get students into elite colleges.

Texas A&M-Texarkana expert fights ignorance about coronavirus

Dr. Benjamin Neuman answers questions from journalists – and children – from around the world

The coronavirus behind the current pandemic is scary, but ignorance about it is even scarier.

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2nd Annual "STRONGER THAN" Event Celebrates Women Storytellers

Free virtual special event to be held March 24 at 4 p.m. EDT

The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC), a 15-member federally appointed commission established to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies on August 20, 1619, announced today a free, live virtual event designed by women to lift up women who tell their stories of triumph, empowerment and accomplishment.

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Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Council On Sex Offender Treatment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ezio Leite, Emily Orozco-Crousen and James Taylor to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Governor additionally named Aaron Pierce, Ph.D. presiding officer. The council sets standards for treatment and oversees the licensing of providers.

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Dozens of convictions tied to a corrupt Chicago cop are being tossed

Kim Wilbourn says that, after he left his home in the Illinois suburbs to visit family in Chicago several years ago, he was stalked by a Chicago police officer.

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Like mother like daughter: UTHealth graduates feeling on top of the medical world

Anesthesiologist Vivian Porche, M.D., could be considered the Texas Medical Center’s very own Mary Poppins and now her daughter Bobbi is following in her high-flying footsteps.

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Two jurors excused in Derek Chauvin's trial after saying city settlement affects ability to be fair

The jurors selected so far in Derek Chauvin's trial in the death of George Floyd are unnamed and unseen on camera, but we do know basic details about them.

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White House Pays Women 80 Cents for Every Dollar Paid to Men

Women working in the White House earn an average salary of 80 cents for every dollar paid to their male colleagues, a CNN analysis found.

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Dr. Myla Bennett Presents The Official Launch Event for Pretty Rx®

Former Miss USA and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” co-star Kenya Moore hosts the exclusive Pretty Rx® Brand Launch Event in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA - January 28, 2019 - On Friday February 22, 2019, Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Myla Bennett will present the official launch of her new skin care line Pretty Rx “Your Prescription For Pretty Skin.” Sponsored by Bentley of Atlanta, this event will be hosted by former Miss USA and The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s, Kenya Moore. The Pretty Rx launch will host Atlanta’s elite as well as those in the medical industry. Guests will receive a luxurious experience which will include complimentary light hors d'oeuvres provided by Collette Caters, Inc., desserts by Jaxon’s, decor by Luxe Interiors & Events.

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New Book “No Justice,” the Story of Robbie Tolan, Who Was Shot By the Police… Survived and Won a 10-Year Battle in Supreme Court

In the early morning hours of December 31, 2008, in a quiet Houston, TX suburb, Robbie Tolan’s life was changed forever. Mistakenly accused of stealing his own car, while it was parked in his own driveway, Tolan, a young black man, was shot in the chest by a white police officer…the bullet ripping through one of his lungs before lodging in his liver. The entire incident unfolding right in front of Tolan’s horrified parents.

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The Dr. Oz Show Introduces 'Faithful Fridays' Featuring DeVon Franklin

Weekly Segment in February Explores Importance of Faith for Health, Happiness and Well-Being DoctorOz.com

Focused on the balance of “body, mind and spirit,” renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and award-winning media personality Dr. Oz launches Faithful Fridays, a new weekly segment through February on his hit TV show, featuring New York Times best-selling author, Hollywood producer and preacher DeVon Franklin.

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Bob Moore, founder of healthy Bob’s Red Mill - dead

Bob Moore, the founder of Bob’s Red Mill whole-grains company, has died.

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7 Tips for Fathers Raising Daughters In Today’s World

As Father's Day (June 17) rolls around, we are mindful that it wasn’t that long ago when a father’s job was to attend his daughter’s pretend tea parties and make her a pretty dollhouse. But today’s fathers must navigate a new world and avoid gender specific roles.