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New Poll Reveals COVID-19’s Impacts on African American Communities

Tomorrow, May 19th at 12:00 pm ET, the African American Research Collaborative (AARC) in partnership with the NAACP and the Equity Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) at Yale School of Medicine will present new polling detailing the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on African American communities. Given that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on black Americans across a range of indicators - infection rates, deaths, unemployment, access to care, access to education, etc. - this is the first national poll to take a deep dive into how African Americans are responding.

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Black Fatherhood Special OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad

OWN Spotlight: They Call Me Dad,” a one-hour special that celebrates Black fatherhood, is set to return on Tuesday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (immediately after OWN’s hit drama series “Queen Sugar”).

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UGA students describe anguish/anxiety over safety concerns, after grisly killing of sorority member on campus

The brutal killing of a beloved former student on the University of Georgia campus has enveloped many students with grief and a shattered sense of security – all while the suspect’s immigration status has reignited border policy debates.

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UGA students describe anguish and anxiety over safety concerns after the grisly killing of a sorority member on campus

The brutal killing of a beloved former student on the University of Georgia campus has enveloped many students with grief and a shattered sense of security – all while the suspect’s immigration status has reignited border policy debates.

NBA Legend Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand Donate $2.5 Million to Combat Black Voter Suppression

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand are donating $2.5 million toward fighting Black voter suppression as part of a larger 10-year, $100 million effort that Jordan and Jordan Brand announced on June 5 to “impact the fight against systemic racism.”

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Starbucks to Close All Stores Nationwide for Racial-Bias Education on May 29

Training will occur at all Starbucks company-owned stores and will apply to nearly 175,000 U.S. partners (employees)

Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced it will be closing its more than 8,000 company-owned stores in the United States on the afternoon of May 29 to conduct racial-bias education geared toward preventing discrimination in our stores. The training will be provided to nearly 175,000 partners (employees) across the country and will become part of the onboarding process for new partners.

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Larenz Tate ("Power") and Erica Ash ("Survivor's Remorse") To Host 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards

26th Annual Event Takes Place Sat. Jan. 20 in Atlanta, World Premieres on Bounce Sun. Feb. 11 at 9:00 p.m. ET

Larenz Tate and Erica Ash will host the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions.

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers free tuition, after billion-dollar gift

Students at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York will receive free tuition after a $1 billion dollar donation from a former faculty member.

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A Pop-Up Shop For Full Bust Ladies Coming To Houston

New York City-based Exclusively Kristen and South Florida-based Bolero Beachwear are teaming up with Houston’s Mystique Lingerie in order to bring full bust ladies style and proper fit.

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Lt. Gov. Asks Texas Rangers To Help In Search For Brady's Jersey

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has asked the Texas Rangers to help Houston Police in finding Tom Brady's missing jersey.

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Groundhog Day: Astros Continue Their Winning Ways On Ring Ceremony Night

In 1993, a movie came out about a weatherman who was sent to cover an annual Groundhog Day ceremony. A crowd gathers and waits for the groundhog to come out and predict the weather for the next six weeks. In the movie, the weatherman keeps reliving the same day over and over again.

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Astros resume Summer Camp 2020 after receiving COVID-19 results

The Houston Astros resumed Summer Camp workouts today after cancelling Monday’s practice due to a slow return of COVID-19 test results from the MLB. The players and organization took test this past weekend and with results being delayed they decided not to take any chances by having practice at Minute Maid Park or the University of Houston baseball facilities.

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Amped Up and Ready

J.J. Watt holds press conference to talk to the about the 2020 NFL season

As sports fans in Houston and surrounding areas cling to the possibility of sports returning soon, one of the biggest superstars in “The H” held a press conference via Zoom to reassure fans that he is ready for the season. He also gave a little insight on what he has been doing since being quarantined during this global pandemic (COVID-19).

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Looking for Another One

Texans look to extend their winning streak against the Panthers

The Houston Texans have plenty to smile about these days. They are currently on a two-game winning streak and are at home on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers looking to make it three in a row.

Texans Training Camp 2019

The Texans opened their 2019 training camp with some unanswered issues that they hope to get resolved before the season starts against the New Orleans Saints. Houston, who some have making it to the AFC Championship game returned home this year for camp after spending the last two seasons in West Virginia.

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Michael Moore Announces Candidacy for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3

Michael Moore, who served as Houston Mayor Bill White’s Chief of Staff, announced his candidacy today for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 3.

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Same Story: Texans Lose Another Close Game

The last time the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans met in October, the Texans put on an offensive display that led them to a franchise record 57 points. Maybe they should have put some of those points in a safe deposit box to be used two months later. This past Sunday, the Texans lost to the Titans 24 – 13, and are 1- 4 since rookie QB Deshaun Watson went on injured reserve.

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Next Man Up Rockets defeat the Kings after Harden sidelined with injury.

As the Houston Rockets prepared to take on the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, they were hit with a huge blow to their starting lineup. NBA leading scorer, James Harden was ruled out of the game with a sprained right ankle less than 45 minutes before the 4pm tip-off.

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Surreal Moment

A new era of Houston Rockets basketball was ushered in on Friday night as new head coach Stephen Silas made his coaching debut against the Chicago Bulls. Houston played its first preseason game in Chicago and left coach Silas with a smile on his face as they defeated the Bulls 125-104.

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Fountain of Youth: Rockets looking for their “Used to Be” mentality with the addition of two players from the G-League.

With an 11-23 record in the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season and a current 13-game losing streak, the Houston Rockets took their bucket to the fountain of youth (G-League affiliate Rio Grande Vipers) looking for some of that “Used to Be” from earlier in the season and came up with two young and athletic players in Kevin Porter Jr. and KJ Martin.