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LEROI: Living in Color On view Friday, November 11, 2022 – Sunday, March 26, 2023

Internationally acclaimed artist LeRoi Johnson’s retrospective exhibition encompasses a transformative new approach to community collaboration

Bold, bright colors, a spirit of community connection, and cultural exchange are all central to the work of renowned artist LeRoi Callwell Johnson. Incorporating a vibrant span of influences from personal experiences, and African, Caribbean, and South American cultures, Johnson’s paintings have been exhibited and recognized in major art centers across the United States and around the world. Now, on November 11, the Burchfield Penney Art Center at SUNY Buffalo State will present LEROI: Living in Color, the artist’s first museum retrospective. Over 70 pieces of Johnson’s artwork will be on display in what he defines as the most significant exhibition of his 50-year career.

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EMMY-winner Rushion McDonald, Partners with HBCUGo.TV, PMoney Making Conversations broadcast launched today April 12th!

3815 Media, Inc., founded by Rushion McDonald, a multiple EMMY® and NAACP Image Award-winning TV/film/radio producer, will partner with HBCUGO.TV, to broadcast Money Making Conversations master classes on the streaming network. Launching Tuesday, April 12th, these half-hour episodes of Money Making Conversations master classes are hosted by McDonald, highlighting the success stories of HBCU graduates through interviews with a diverse range of guests who are history makers, industry moguls, CEOs, self-made entrepreneurs, famous personalities, celebrities from the worlds of Hollywood entertainment, music, sports, and more. Money Making Conversations this month will air on https://hbcugo.tv

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Disney VFX Supervisor Marlon West Organizes “A Great Day in Animation” Photo of Black Professionals in Animation

The iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photograph of 57 jazz musicians taken by Art Kane in 1958 was the inspiration for the recently recreated “A Great Day in Animation” photo of 54 Black professionals in animation.

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As Climate Change Intensifies Migration Pressures, Biden Administration Must Use TPS to Provide Stability

Humanitarian emergency on the southern border underscores urgency for TPS designations for countries in crisis

CNN’s Rachel Ramirez highlights the impact of climate destabilization on the border crisis, as environmental disasters, economic and political instability, and civil unrest drive many from their homes in hopes of survival. Haiti’s recent presidential assassination, 7.2 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands, and subsequent hurricanes have driven more than 40,000 Haitians to flee their homes in order to save their lives and their families. With the effects of climate change intensifying exponentially, the pressures to migrate for survival will intensify with inaction.

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25th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® is Friday, June 23

Companies will be "working like with a dog" on PSI's 25th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day®. Pet Sitters International (PSI), the world's leading educational organization for professional pet sitters, created the event in 1999 to celebrate the great companions dogs make and promote their adoptions. PSI Founder and CEO Patti Moran saw it as a unique way to give back to the pet community from which PSI members earn their livings.

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H-E-B Revolutionizes North Texas Retail Landscape With New MEGA-STORE in Allen, Texas

Houston Style Magazine brings the exciting news to its readers about H-E-B’s expansive endeavors in North Texas. The beloved San Antonio-based retailer, H-E-B, has now unveiled its magnificent new store in Allen. This 117,000-square-foot retail marvel is not just another store; it’s a culmination of tradition, innovation, and commitment to serving the community.

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Houston Style Magazine Exclusive: H-E-B's Armando Perez Takes the Helm for United Way’s New Campaign

The illustrious United Way of Greater Houston is back with its annual community campaign, now led by a visionary icon of the Houston retail scene, Armando Perez. As the dynamic executive vice president for H-E-B Houston, Perez’s expertise is now set to invigorate the community upliftment endeavors of the United Way.

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23 Harmony Public Schools campuses named to 'Best High Schools in America' list

Harmony was the most awarded public charter school in Texas

U.S. News & World Report has named 23 Harmony Public Schools campuses to its prestigious list of Best High Schools in America.

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Veganism: Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Good for Business

Most consumers of meat alternatives are people who are simply intrigued by the idea of plant-based meat that tastes the same. In fact, vegans and vegetarians only make up 4% and 6% of global consumer

In the last 10 years, the plant-based meat industry has skyrocketed, and vegan restaurants have been popping up in mass numbers across the globe. Most people have heard of Slutty Vegan, the Black-owned vegan restaurant that aimed to bring vegan options and food awareness initially to Atlanta’s West End and now brings it to other cities. Black-owned vegan restaurant culture is a staple in cities like Baltimore, MD, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and Oakland, CA, but the plant-based meat industry and markets are global. What many people don’t know is South Africa has been an early pioneer of the meat alternative industry beginning in the 1990s.

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Yellowstone Schools Gives Students More Than a Traditional Education

Approaching anything, in the same way, expecting different results only leads to the same tired outcomes. A new perspective with a fresh action plan puts a different spin on issues and allows for varied effects. Many schools in the private and charter systems are providing that innovative viewpoint to education by cutting through the red tape of the norm and breaking through with the change of the unexpected.

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Op-ed by Dr. Ben Chavis: Stopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions

2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. From the racial disparities and inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic to the killings of George Floyd and so many other Black and Brown Americans at the hands of police officers have all contributed to the evolving social justice “reckoning” across the nation.

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Haunted Places Around the World

"I think we all like to be a little bit scared, don't we?" says author and historian Robert Grenville, whose book "Haunted Places," explores some of the world's most spine-chilling spots.

The Statue of Liberty has a new museum -- and a podcast

Since making her American debut in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has become one of the world's most famous attractions.

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8 Reasons to Visit El Paso Texas

8 Reasons to Visit El Paso Texas

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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.

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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.

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Venice entry fee will start next year

Venice has finally revealed the details for its entrance fee, making it the first city in the world to charge daytripper visitors.

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Burning Sands Has a Familiar Face In a Surprising New Role

The little sister from Everybody Hates Chris moved on to embody Olympic Medalist Gabby Douglas, and has now blossomed into a young woman starring in her first role as a love interest.

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Comerica Bank: Raising Expectations in the Community

Comerica Bank And The Comerica Foundation Have Invested $8 million In COVID-19 Relief Efforts To Support Strategic Underserved Programs

As a relationship bank, helping our customers and the community navigate through difficult times is why Comerica Bank is here. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be extraordinary and far-reaching.

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Transformation Coach Evelyn Wilson Is Grooming Millennials to Stardom And Beyond

Evelyn Wilson speaks into the hearts of many in the community about the importance of transformation and being deliberate about the change you desire.