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Beyond the Rhetoric: Suicide by Surgery – It Happens

This is a very sensitive subject that has been on my mind for nearly thirty years. I don’t believe there can be a stronger love than that of a son for his mother. My mother died in 1988 and hardly a day goes by without me having thought or remembrance of that beautiful lady who unconditionally showed love for me every day. It is a rough and dirty world out here but mothers find ways to protect their children (nurture and protect). It was clear to anybody who knew my father that his love for her was just as strong as mine and my brother’s.

Stop Killing our Patients: Pandemic, Protest and the Outcry for Justice

Professor Bryan Pilkington holds weekly conversations with leading experts from medicine, nursing, and the health sciences, as well as political theorists, economists, ethicists, philosophers and legal experts.

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Lawmakers Wrong to Funnel Money for Clean Air to Other Programs

Lawmakers should reject a proposed Texas House of Representatives measure to divert $40 million from the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) and funnel the money into other unrelated programs, Public Citizen said today.

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Natalie Desselle Reid, 'Madea's Big Happy Family' actress, dead at 53

Natalie Desselle Reid, an actress known for her roles in films like "Madea's Big Happy Family" and "B*A*P*S" and the TV series "Eve," has died. She was 53.

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HBCU Students Compete for $50,000+ Scholarships at the 2018 HBCU Battle of the Brains™ "hackathon" – March 9-10, 2018

The Home Depot Secures 2018 HBCU Battle of the Brains Title Sponsorship

The National Black MBA Association – Austin Chapter announces Friday, March 9 – Saturday, March 10, 2018, as the 2nd Annual HBCU Battle of the Brains (HBCUBOTBrains) competition. It also announces The Home Depot as the 2018 HBCUBOTBrains title sponsor.

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Super Bowl LI Cheat Sheet: 5 Things Non-viewers Should Know

Did you really miss the Super Bowl Sunday night? If so, that's too bad, because you missed a lot -- and you're probably going to hear about it at work on Monday. Fortunately, we've got you covered with a list of highlights so you can save face:

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Lindsey Vonn Wants "Battle of Sexes" Ski Race After Olympics

Hurtling down the mountain at speeds of over 80 miles-per-hour, Lindsey Vonn has never let anything get in the way of achieving her goals.

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Newest Texan Ross Blacklock Learned Life Lessons From An African American Pioneer, His Dad

As the cameras began to roll in the home of TCU defensive lineman Ross Blacklock, sitting to his left was an older gentleman whose demeanor expressed that of a person who never rattles under pressure and always seems to have control of every situation. That man was former University of Texas basketball star Jimmy Blacklock , his dad.

Unicorn World to return to Houston April 27-28

Get ready to step into a world of magic and wonder as Unicorn World returns to Houston on April 27-28 for its second year in a row! Hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center, this immersive and interactive event promises fun for all ages.

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Travel time to abortion facilities grew significantly after Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

The average travel time to an abortion facility increased significantly for women in the United States after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and revoked the federal right to an abortion, according to a new study published Tuesday in JAMA.

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'Active shooter' incidents jumped more than 50% last year, FBI report finds

The number of "active shooter" incidents across the US increased more than 50% in 2021 compared to 2020, and those incidents resulted in the highest number of deaths since 2017, the FBI said in a report Monday.

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'Go to hell,' journalist tells Iran after a man with a loaded rifle was arrested near her Brooklyn home

Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad on Monday told the Iranian regime, "Go to hell," just days after authorities informed her a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle was arrested in the Brooklyn neighborhood where she lives with her family, including her stepchildren.

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The Champ Has Returned

WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo returns home for title fight

The energy and excitement of the Kinetix Fitness Center was felt immediately upon entering its doors. Music blaring amongst the loud chatter, I just knew something special was going but it wasn’t until the crowd disbursed that finally, right there sitting in the center of the circle, was none other than the unbeaten Interim WBC Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo; the man responsible for all of the enthusiastic presence inside of Kinetix.

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Sixteen Year Old Houstonian takes Sock Out Poverty Campaign to New York, NY

Sixteen-year old Houstonian, Princess Jackson is the founder of nonprofit organization Sock Out Poverty, Inc. Jackson is hosting her out of state sock campaign in New York, NY on July 19, 2019, at The Bowery Mission located at 227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 from 6pm-7pm.

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Houston Grand Opera Presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong October 10 through 12 at Miller Outdoor Theatre

HGO invites Houston students and families to the park for inspiring new company-commissioned opera

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, part of its Opera to Go! series for students and families, from Tuesday through Thursday, October 10 through 12, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

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Black Leaders Need to Stand Up for the Black Community

I am fond of saying, “weak people take strong positions on weak issues.” There is no better example of this than the embarrassing behavior of the weak Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and the National Urban League (NUL).

Mayor Turner Announces Return of Make Music Day in Houston

Mayor Sylvester Turner is encouraging Houstonians of all musical abilities to participate in this year’s Make Music Day (MMD) in Houston. The participatory day-long celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the summer solstice and longest day of the year.

Stocks slide as volatility continues

It's no turnaround Tuesday on Wall Street: Stocks resumed their selloff at the opening bell for another ride on the market roller coaster.

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Texas Population Grew to 28.3 Million in 2017

After gaining almost 400,000 new residents in one year, Texas is now home to 28.3 million people. New estimates by the Census Bureau show Texas crossed that population threshold between July 2016 and July 2017 following years of steady growth since the 2010 Census when the state’s population topped off at 25.1 million.

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TSU Cheer Wins National Championship

The Texas Southern University Cheerleading Team made history as they won a national title at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College National Championship on Friday.