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Ben Jealous Assumes Presidency of People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation

“Together, we will change the course of history.”

Today, Ben Jealous, former NAACP president and former Maryland gubernatorial candidate, officially starts his new role as president at People For the American Way and People For the American Way Foundation. He brings to this role a keen interest in advancing PFAW’s mission of advancing freedom, opportunity, justice and equality for all.

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District G Greatness Awards Houston City Council District G

Council Member Travis will honor citizen volunteers to recognize the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. These volunteers, nominated by District G super neighborhood leaders, went above and beyond the call of duty to help their neighbors in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. "The goodwill and loving spirit of Houstonians was on full display a year ago, and it is my privilege to honor certain individuals who made true sacrifices to help others," said Council Member Travis.

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New Music: Houston-Based Hip-Hop Duo Drops Major Heat In Their First Collaborative Single "Kei$ha"

Houston-based hip-hop collective G. M. S. releases "Ke$hia" a track off their forthcoming album. The hit single is available on all major platforms.

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Rice’s Glasscock School, Texas Tribune to host ‘The Federal Response to Harvey: One Year Later’ Aug. 30

Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies will host a Texas Tribune conversation Aug. 30 about the federal response to Hurricane Harvey one year after the storm made landfall in Texas. Panelists from federal and local government will discuss the status of recovery and the long-term plans for getting neighborhoods and towns back on their feet.

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UMC – Urban Movie Channel Now Available For Download On Android Devices

Urban Movie Channel (UMC), the first subscription video on demand (SVOD) service created for African American and urban audiences in North America, today announced the arrival of its highly-anticipated Android app. Available to download free in the Google Play store at http://bit.ly/2BRPu9b, UMC offers a seven-day free trial and thereafter, is just $6.99/month or $59.99/year. Some of the exciting features of the new app include an immersive user experience for subscribers to set their personal content preferences; as well as UMC All Access, a passport to view behind the scenes interviews, events, and other exclusive entertainment content.

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Renovation Pros Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin Return to HGTV In New Series 'Two Steps Home'

In a new eight-episode limited series, home renovation and real-estate experts Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, best known for their earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, guide clients through the daun

In their new HGTV series Two Steps Home, Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin, hosts of the earlier HGTV series Going for Sold, take a two-step approach as they help clients through the challenging process of selling their home and buying a new one that perfectly fits their needs.

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Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2023

The year-long investment will focus on supporting more than 60 local organizations and digital skills programs that will empower the lives of thousands of people.

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Dune Part Two: Villeneuve's Epic Continuation Triumphs

Denis Villeneuve's Dune Part Two continues the saga of Paul Atreides and the Fremen, exploring themes of fascism, religion, and cultism, with a stellar ensemble cast and breathtaking visuals, earning a perfect 4-star rating

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7 Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know for a Successful Lift Off in 2017

It's 2017, and with a New Year brings a "New You." With that being said, successful entrepreneurship remains at the forefront in today's economy. Entrepreneurship is the fastest way to generate residual income and wealth; however, being your "own" man or woman can come with its own set of challenges and consequences.

How Sleep Quality Affects Your Mental Health

While we all know sleep is vital for our mental wellbeing, few of us know how important it is. According to the Sleep foundation’s statistics on sleep, a person experiences four to six sleep cycles in an average sleep period. This is considered quality sleep, devoid of disruptions or any sleep disorders.

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Oprah Launches New Line of "Heat and Eat" Soups and Sides -- Coming to a Grocery Store Near You!

Oprah Winfrey is a self-made billionaire known for her accomplishments on TV and film, but now she has her very own line of refrigerated soups and side dishes called O, That's Good. She reportedly signed a multi-million dollar deal with Kraft Heinz, who will distribute her "heat and eat" food products to nearly every grocery store in the country.

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Playwright, Garrett Davis, Using the Performing Arts Theater as a Platform to Bring Awareness to Minority Health and Health Care Issues

How do you teach the mind, touch the body, reach the soul of a man, woman or child? With a reflection of themselves, not in the mirror, but on the stage. Playwright Garrett Davis’ mission to educate and advocate with laughter is making an impact with audiences across the nation with his touring Performing Arts series. Illness does not discriminate – not void of race, age or gender; so consequently, families and communities are afflicted by various health issues sharing similar experiences, questioning yet learning to cope and comfort.

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“The Diplomat’s Daughter” by Karin Tanabe

He almost got your nose. Or your cheek. Awkward, for sure, but on the second try, it finally happened. Then again. And again, each one sweeter than the last. As long as you live, you’ll never forget your very first romantic kiss or the person who gave it to you – even if, as in the novel, “The Diplomat’s Daughter” by Karin Tanabe, there’s a war outside the window.

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Red Cross and the Houston Fire Department Kick Off Partnership on July 15 with Third Ward Smoke Alarm Installation Event

Organizations combining forces to reduce home fire injuries and death

Volunteers and leaders from the American Red Cross of Greater Houston and the Houston Fire Department (HFD) will be going door-to-door in historic Third Ward this Saturday, July 15, to install free 10-year lithium ion battery smoke alarms and educate residents about fire safety. It marks the first installation in which the Red Cross and HFD are teaming up, with the goal of working together to install 3,000 free smoke alarms in Houston homes over the next 12 months.

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Governor Abbott And Dr. Hellerstedt Call On Local Officials To Take Action Against Zika

Announce Roundtable In Brownsville, TX To Discuss Coordination And Response

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt today sent a letter to County Judges and Mayors across the state asking for their continued assistance in combatting locally-transmitted Zika viruses in Texas. In the letter, the Governor and Commissioner laid out specific actions that can be taken by Texans to help prevent the spread of the virus, and reinforced the commitment of the DSHS to help coordinate response efforts and provide technical expertise to localities in their response to Zika.

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5 Tips to Stop Waking Up Exhausted

It’s no secret that finding time for the recommended eight hours of sleep is easier said than done. More often than not, your time asleep is limited by your busy schedule. If you are lucky enough to squeeze in a full eight hours of shuteye, you are still not guaranteed to wake up feeling refreshed.

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2016 Love Affair Wrap Up

Happy New Year !!!! It's time to prepare for an exciting new journey full of happiness blessings and favor. One way to guarantee that you will reach your new set of resolutions, declarations and goals, is by developing the line of communication with your Inner Guidance. This is a spiritual navigation system that is unique to who you are physically, emotionally, spiritually and energetically.

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“Man on the Run” by Carl Weber

Catch me if you can. You might have said that once, giggling. You may have yelled it at a game one afternoon. You said it, maybe, in a flirtatious manner on some romantic evening. Run, run, run, catch me if you can because, as in “Man on the Run” by Carl Weber, this chase may keep a man out of prison.

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Ford Driving Skills for Life Brings Free Advanced Driver Training Program to Houston as Part of 2017 Tour

Across the United States, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Driver inexperience is the major factor followed by distracted and impaired driving.

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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.