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Texas Public Safety director says police response to Uvalde school shooting was 'abject failure'

The director of the Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday slammed the law enforcement response to last month's mass shooting in Uvalde as an "abject failure" and harshly criticized the decisions of Uvalde school district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo.

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September Is National Chronic Pain Month and Is Witness to Houston Dermatologist

Who Has Developed A Groundbreaking New Class of Topical Pharmaceuticals That Has Potential to Reduce the Opioid Crisis in America

Moore Relief Dermaceuticals contain natural cosmetic ingredients that do not require OTC or prescription regulation The products have been launched and be available for purchase on www.moorerelief.com as of Tuesday July 5, 2022

Ann Johnson – The Sankofa Project Curated By Tierney Malone

Main Street Windows • Through May 14th

Derived from the Ghanian word “Sankofa,” meaning “one must acknowledge the past to move forward,” The Sankofa Project is a multi-year curatorial project examining the historical events leading up to our current moment of social unrest and racial reckoning. Artwork curated by Malone will be presented on Lawndale’s east-facing windows off Main Street and accompanied by programming to inspire dialogue within our community.

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Oliver Stone's Putin Interviews to Air on Showtime

The filmmaker's extensive meetings with the Russian leader get a June premiere, running over four consecutive nights.

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Country Star Chris Young to Headline Shell Freedom Over Texas

Houston's official Fourth of July celebration, Shell Freedom Over Texas, will feature country star Chris Young as the headliner, according to an announcement by Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Mayor's Office of Special Events. The event, known for its tradition, family-friendly activities, and patriotic spirit, invites Houstonians to join in the festivities and create lasting memories.

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Doctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women's Health Care

Women, especially women of color and poor women, tend to suffer disproportionately in our healthcare system. The problem is growing worse now that there's a group of trial lawyers eager to exploit female victims, under the guise of offering help.

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'This is a huge step for law enforcement.' Police unions shift stance on protecting bad officers

In response to the police killing George Floyd, 15 unions that represent law enforcement officers across the US have endorsed a blueprint for policing that includes an unprecedented shift in the way unions protect bad police officers, according to a copy of the plan obtained by CNN ahead of its release this week.

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Tennessee Could Make College Free for 'older adults'

It's back to school in Tennessee, but not for the kids. The state House passed a bill that would fund two years of community college or technical school for "older adults" for free. The bill now goes to the state Senate.

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How the Trump era is driving some Republican families apart

Family loyalty is a key theme in Donald Trump's business life and political career.

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Jay-Z’s “Moonlight” Video Is A ‘Black Friends’ Episode With A Twist

A loaded cast mocks Friends and real-life in Jay-Z’s “Moonlight” video.

Jay-Z has released the latest video from his 4:44 album. Centered around the “Moonlight” / “La La Land” snafu at this year’s Academy Awards, “Moonlight” from Hov is a call to wonder why people are still signing with labels and entities knowing that they may get screwed over in the end.

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Esteem University Grand Opening & The Dr. Candice Matthews Library Ceremony

On April 29th during a private ceremony. Leaders Esteem University celebrated its main campus grand opening ceremony. Dr. Verna Caddie who's the Founder and Chancellor of Leaders Esteem University dedicated the university's library to Dr. Candice Matthews who's the statewide steering committee chairwoman for The Rainbow PUSH Coalition of Texas.

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Kendrick Lamar Is a Pulitzer Prize Winner

Kendrick Lamar now has a Pulitzer Prize to go with all his Grammy Awards. Lamar's "DAMN" was announced as the recipient of the prestigious award on Monday, a history-making first for a rap artist, as the music award is typically given to classical or jazz works.

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After 3 years of Covid, CNN went into rural China for Lunar New Year. Here's what we found and how officials tried stopping us

In China's southern Guizhou province, there's a tiny village in the southeast corner, nestled deep within the mountains, called Dali. A wall of lush green trees and bamboo surround this village of about 1,000 people, who've lived in wooden homes with gray-tiled roofs for centuries.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: The Evolution of the National Black Chamber of Commerce – Final Part

It was the late 1980’s, and life was great for the Alford/DeBow family. In such a short time Kay and I had developed quite a portfolio: Military Officer experience, Big 10 graduates living in Big 10 Country, Fortune 100 corporate experience, real estate brokerage training and entrepreneurship experience.

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Top 10 Prince Albums You Haven’t Heard (But Should)

Prince was an enormously prolific artist, releasing 39 studio albums in his too short lifetime. That’s more than any modern artist including those who’ve been around even longer like Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder AND Aretha Franklin.

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Alex Trebek, long-running 'Jeopardy' host, dead at 80

Alex Trebek, the genial "Jeopardy!" host with all the answers and a reassuring presence in the TV game-show landscape for five decades, has died. He was 80 years old.

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TSU Partners With Entertainment Expert to Create New Entrepreneurial Institute

The Office of Continuing Education (OCE) has partnered with music and business leader Mathew Knowles to create the Mathew Knowles Institute (MKI). The Institute’s entrepreneurial, entertainment and music business courses are designed to teach students a range of practical skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace.

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TSU Partners with Entertainment Expert to Create New Entrepreneurial Institute

The Office of Continuing Education (OCE) has partnered with music and business leader Mathew Knowles to create the Mathew Knowles Institute (MKI). The Institute’s entrepreneurial, entertainment and music business courses are designed to teach students a range of practical skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace.

TUBI STRIKES MAJOR FILM DEAL WITH VILLAGE ROADSHOW ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

naugural Films and Tubi Originals CINNAMON and MURDER CITY (wt) to Debut Exclusively on FOX Entertainment’s Free Streaming Service as Part of Village Roadshow’s “Black Noir Cinema” Initiative

NBA Legend Kevin Garnett and Iconic Director Oz Scott To Produce Under TUBI's Major Film Deal with Village Roadshow Entertainment

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Houston Grand Opera Presents 2018-2019 Studio Showcase

The Houston Grand Opera Studio presents its annual Studio Showcase on December 9 and 10 in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Theater Center.