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Black Foods Diet: Black Is the New Green

We all know about the great health benefits of green vegetables, but what about black veggies? Black foods have more antioxidants than light-colored foods because of their high pigment content. So in the words of Wesley Snipes, “Always bet on black.” Here’s five foods that prove why:

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The Lie About Voter Fraud Is The Real Fraud

After President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey because of, as Trump admitted, the "Russian thing," he struck a new blow to American democracy: He created a commission on "election integrity," stemming from his fantastical claims of voter fraud in the 2016 election.

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New Season of Tyler Perry Comedy Series "For Better Or Worse" Premieres Saturday, June 10 On Own

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s popular comedy series from Tyler Perry, “For Better or Worse,” returns for its sixth and final season on Saturday, June 10 with two back-to-back episodes starting at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. The series’ most recent season was Friday night’s #1 original cable series for African-American women.

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Cornyn Statement on HUD Announcement of $50 Million in Federal Aid for Texas Disaster Relief

Supported Funding as Part of Recently-Passed Omnibus Appropriations Bill

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it would award the state of Texas $50,753,000 to support disaster recovery efforts:

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Manvel Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship

A Manvel, Texas native and William P. Clements High School graduate, Petty Officer 3rd Class Rosembelt Villanueva is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

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White House Struggles To Answer GOP Questions On Capitol Hill

The back-to-back controversies threatened to further erode the credibility of the White House

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Trump Presses Turkey's Erdogan To Release Jailed US Pastor

White House: US President Trump addressed US pastor's detention during meeting with Turkish leader

Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants the extradition of a Islamic preacher from the US

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Auto Sales Are Slowing, And Upheaval Is Next

The U.S. auto boom that fueled record sales and profits is winding down. Next up: A radical transformation that could threaten the survival of some automakers.

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Facebook Refunds Advertisers Over Measurement Error

Facebook said Tuesday it is offering refunds after a "bug" caused some advertisers to be billed incorrectly when users clicked on videos in a carousel ad unit.

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Russell Simmons Supports National Robotics Competition in Houston

National C-STEM Challenge for Pre-K to 12th Grade to be Held at Health Museum of Houston

Houston based, C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services (C-STEM), a leading national nonprofit, exposing low-income children of color to the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, is hosting the National C-STEM Challenge. This free, family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Heath Museum of Houston, located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004.

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The Home Depot Announces Its 2017 Retool Your School Grant Award Recipients at The Home Depot Headquarters Winners Ceremony With Special Guests Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed And Actor Hill Harper

Nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities Were Awarded a Total of $360,000 in Campus Improvement Grants

This week, The Home Depot® held the winners’ ceremony to announce the 2017 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program recipients. This year, nine HBCUs were awarded a total of $360,000 to use towards funding sustainable campus improvement projects of their choosing. To date, the program has awarded more than $1.8 million dollars in grant money to HBCUs. In 2017 alone, 72 HBCUs participated in the voting phase of the program.

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Houston Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship

A Houston native and Pairland High School graduate, Seaman Angel Evans is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

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Tulsa Officer On Trial Tells of Killing Unarmed Black Man

A white Tulsa, Oklahoma, police officer who last year shot and killed an unarmed black motorist testified Monday that she opened fire because she feared for her life when the motorist reached into his vehicle to get what could have been a gun.

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What It's Like To Be the Target of Racist Incidents On Campus

Taylor Dumpson was elated. On May 1, she became student government president at American University -- the first African-American woman ever to hold the job.

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As Trial Nears, Bill Cosby Says Racism Could Be a Factor

Weeks before his criminal trial begins, Bill Cosby gave a rare interview to a radio host, saying racism and "nefarious" motivations could be behind the allegations against him.

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5 Things for Tuesday, May 16: White House, Syria, Cyberattack, Mexico

Hope your coffee is extra strong, because there is a LOT to get through this morning. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Jeep Compass

With the update of the 2017 Jeep Compass, now on sale, every Jeep has been remodeled. That is an indication that Jeep has no intention of resting on its laurels after seven consecutive years of sales growth. In 2010 the brand sold 400,000 copies, last year it sold 1.4 million.

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Community Garden to Become Hub for Learning to Special Populations Students at HCDE School

A community garden becomes a hub for learning to 100 special populations students enrolled in Harris County Department of Education’s

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5 Things Your Yard Does for You (even when you are away)

You might be taking a summer vacation this year, but did you know your living landscape (grass, trees, shrubs, and flowering plants) never takes a break? Even when we’re sleeping or spending time away from home, our family yards are working hard for us, providing important environmental and health benefits. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) uncovers the top five benefits our living landscapes deliver, without us even realizing it.

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National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) Announces 2017 NULYP Honors Award Winners

National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP) recognizes 10 outstanding young professionals who exemplify the National Urban League mission through their professional and personal contributions to community and service. This class of YP Honors recipients represent a diverse field of industries and backgrounds, but share the common value of excellence in service.