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“Black Panther” Crosses $1 Billion in Global Box Office; “A Wrinkle In Time” Debuts in 2nd with $33.5 Million

“Black Panther” continues to dominate the North-American box office for the fourth weekend in a row, earning $41.1 million , according to Variety.com. In second place is the Ava DuVernay‘s family-friendly fantasy adventure “A Wrinkle in Time” with $33.5 million, not only giving Disney the two top movies for the weekend, but the first weekend in box office history where the top two movies are directed by African-Americans.

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Walmart continues its focus on African-American Women Owned Companies

The second Quick Chat video in the three-part series Hidden Talent, sponsored by Walmart, highlights Restaurant Owner Leah Abraham as she shares how hiring locally in Harlem has helped her business grow from humble roots to an in-demand hotspot.

Joint Center President Spencer Overton Calls for the CDC to Disclose Data on COVID-19 Deaths By Race in Washington Post Op-Ed

Even though early data suggests the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting Black communities particularly hard, the federal government is not providing nationwide data about COVID-19's impact by race.

Scott McClelland H-E-B President Food/Drug

As always, thank you for reaching out to us to cover H-E-B’s role in the response to elevated preparations. We hope that you will share this video statement from Scott McClelland H-E-B President Food/Drug with your viewers soon as possible and note the following information below.

Rare Safe Space for Black Men to Share, Heal & Strategize: IN THE HUDDLE W/CHRIS HOWELL ANNOUNCES CONVERSATION

June 18th’s conversation theme, The Measure of a Man, to explore national and internal sentiments

In The Huddle with Chris Howell, hosted by The Chris Howell Foundation, is a virtual conversation designed for a diverse cross-section of men to have an intimate, safe space to share, heal and grow.

Office Of The Governor, George Strait Release COVID-19 PSA: "Write This Down, Take A Little Note"

The Office of the Governor and the King of Country, George Strait, today released a new public service announcement (PSA), "Write This Down, Take A Little Note." In the PSA, the King of Country encourages all Texans to practice good hygiene, wear a face mask, and stay six feet apart from others in public.

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Loni Love Shares Commends Grassroots Activists of Civil Unrest and Talks About Her Experience with Racism

During her first-ever appearance on ABC's "The View," Emmy & 2x NAACP Image Award winning talk show host Loni Love shared her experience with racism as a college student and what will prompt change in America.

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A Spirited Mother's Day

Mother’s Day might look and feel different this year, but memories will still be created and cherished. Whether you are staying at home together, or miles apart, give mom a gift as unique as she is with a bottle of Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice.

The Health Museum to Provide Free Admission on Saturday September 21 for National Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day

On Saturday, September 21, 2019, The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science – Houston’s first Smithsonian Affiliate museum – will provide free admission to Houstonians who present a Museum Day ticket. Museum Day is an annual celebration of curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine where more than 1,500 museums open their doors for free.

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Oprah Winfrey Donates $500,000 to March For Our Lives After School Shooting

Oprah Winfrey is stepping up in the wake of the deadly school shooting in Florida last week.

Advice for Those Traveling During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season has hit a fever pitch. As Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana, InsureMyTrip wants to remind travelers about the importance of protecting their trips against severe weather.

Heritage Action Launches Movement to Save Our Schools from Critical Race Theory

Today, Jessica Anderson, executive director of Heritage Action, a conservative grassroots organization, announced the launch of Heritage Action’s SaveOurSchools.com — a one-stop resource for parents and concerned activists looking for ways to keep Critical Race Theory (CRT) out of the classroom.

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Mayor Turner’s Statement On Resignation of ERCOT Board

Mayor Sylvester Turner issued the following statement after five board members resigned from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.

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Harris County Jail Inmate Death Ruled Homicide: Record Number of Jail Deaths in 20

Jacilet Lee the mother of Evan Lee, 31, has been waiting since March to find out any information she could about how her son ended up unconscious at Ben Taub Hospital from the Harris County jail and then passed away March 27, 2022. Friday she found out. Homicide.

Applications Open for 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown

Bayou City Art Festival, produced by the Art Colony Association, Inc., has opened the applications for nonprofit partners, volunteers, food vendors, and live entertainment for the 50th Annual Bayou City Art Festival Downtown on Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022

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Kevan & Ayesha Shelton Brings The First-Ever Black Men Buy Houses Workshop To The Community Collective In Houston

Marriage and Real Estate couple gives insight on advocating for African Americans being able to have access to affordable luxury housing at their Black Men Buy Houses Workshop.

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Star Class Entertainment Presents Galentine’s Day Soiree With LaTavia Roberson!

The Day before Valentine’s Day is designed for Galentine’s Day which is the ultimate day for girl friends to hang out. Houston Native and Original Destiny’s Child Member, LaTavia Roberson has teamed up with Star Class Entertainment to host “Galentine’s Day Soiree”.

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Harris County Commissioner Ellis will Join Local, State and U.S. Housing Officials for Groundbreaking of Single-Family, Affordable Housing Development

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Community Services Department, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, and Texas General Land Office officials will break ground on single-family homes for low-income families in the F.M. 1960 area.

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National Philharmonic Celebrates Black History Month With “Black Classical Music Pioneers” Feb. 22 at Strathmore

Four Black Classical Composers Including Wynton Marsalis & William Grant Sill

The National Philharmonic celebrates Black History Month with “Black Classical Music Pioneers” on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center at Strathmore. The concert will be performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Philharmonic Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski, who will be joined by features soloist and Sphinx Competition winner violinist Melissa White.

Texas Food & Wine Alliance Launch

Top Culinary Nonprofit Mounts Explosive Statewide Expansion to Support Local Food Systems in Houston and Beyond