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Chaka Khan, Khalid, Ne-Yo and more light up the stage at CNN's 'Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom'

CNN's inaugural "Juneteenth: A Global Celebration of Freedom" concert was a moving commemoration of history and a joyous night of music. The Hollywood Bowl event celebrated Juneteenth, the holiday that marks the end of slavery in the US. From icons like Earth Wind & Fire to R&B stars like Khalid, Black artists across genres took the stage on Sunday.

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Jennifer Lopez introduces one of her twins with gender neutral pronouns

Jennifer Lopez and her child Emme Maribel Muñiz, 14, are being praised for a recent duet, but not because of the music.

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Todd and Julie Chrisley break silence after fraud convictions

Todd and Julie Chrisley are speaking out about the "very sad, heartbreaking time" for their family after they were convicted of conspiracy to defraud banks of more than $30 million in loans.

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Dave Chappelle says his former high school theater will no longer be named after him

Comedian Dave Chappelle has announced that, contrary to previous plans, the student theater at his alma mater, Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., will not bear his name.

Ware Malcomb Promotes Josh Kiddle to Director, Recruiting in Houston Office

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Josh Kiddle has been promoted to Director, Recruiting in the firm’s Houston, Texas office. Kiddle is responsible for the growth, strategic planning and day-to-day operations for the Recruiting team.

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The Plan for Transforming Public Safety and Policing in the U.S.

Communities all across the country are facing public safety crises. Crime is rising in ways that leave many people feeling unsafe. At the same time, police violence and killings of unarmed civilians demonstrate that pouring more money into more-of-the-same policing is not the answer.

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Tampon shortage: Instacart says it's struggling to fulfill orders

Tampons are in short supply and the global supply chain once again is to blame for causing a shortage of a consumer necessity.

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Non-profit pairs veterans with service dogs

A Linwood non-profit is making it their mission to help prevent veteran suicides.

Here's what you need to know about the 'boyfriend loophole' holding up gun safety negotiations

"It's now or never." That's how Sen. John Cornyn, the lead Republican negotiator on the bipartisan gun safety package, described last week's deliberations.

Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US

Gustavo Petro's victory in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday opens a new page in the history of the country's relations with the US.

Fresh Insights on Public Policy

Forethought Advisors, a group of seasoned Washington insiders, issued a newsletter that discusses the appropriate balance needed to fight inflation, looks at the Mid-Term elections, identifies financial services issues poised to break out of the shadows and offers a “Big Idea” to reward corporations for creating new social contracts with their employers.

Protiviti CEO Joseph Tarantino and Managing Director Frank Kurre Named to the 2022 NACD 'Directorship 100' List

Evelyn Dilsaver, member of multiple boards and Protiviti Advisory Board member, honored on Directors list

Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Frank Kurre, managing director and Global Account Management leader with Protiviti, have been named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 2022 Directorship 100™ list, in the Governance Professionals and Institutions category. The NACD list recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community who have demonstrated excellence in the boardroom through innovation, courage and integrity.

Gospel Legend Kim Burrell Releases New Music Video

Stellar & Dove Award Winner Teams Up with Grammy Nominated Songwriter-Producer Travis Malloy on Inspirational New Single

Urban One, Inc. Founder Cathy Hughes Inducted Into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame

Hughes Joins Fellow Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2022 Inductees Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, Robert Smith, RUN DMC, T.D. Jakes, The Clark Sisters, NAS, Angela Bassett, Patti LaBelle and Prince.

Increasing Wildfire Risk for Southeast Texas and Surrounding Area

Southeast Texas and the surrounding area is currently experiencing an extended period of hot and dry weather. A prolonged period of accelerated drying will expand the area of dry to extremely dry vegetation across the landscape and have the potential to support wildfire activity. Texas A&M Forest Service continues to monitor the situation closely and has positioned personnel and equipment across the areas of concern for a quick and effective response to any new wildfire ignitions.

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Legacy And Generational Wealth: A Black Father Special

This year is different- Juneteenth x Fathers day can only mean one thing! We get to talk about fatherhood, wealth, and legacy!

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Astros Erupt In The Sixth Inning En Route To A Blowout Victory Over The White Sox

“Hitting is contagious and no one likes to be left out,” said Astros manager Dusty Baker about the dynamic sixth inning.

TCEQ is Broken and it's Time to Put Them on the Hot Seat!

Senator Borris Miles calls on Texans to speak at the TCEQ Sunset Advisory Commission Meeting in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2022, to let Sunset know how TCEQ has been negatively impacting their communities.

BMe Community Announces $230,000 in Grants for 23 BMe Vanguard Awardees

Nonprofit recognizes unsung black leaders who help others to live, own, vote, and excel

As the Juneteenth holiday celebration of Black culture approaches, nonprofit BMe Community announces awards to 23 remarkable Black leaders whom they call BMe Vanguards. The award is given to Black people whose service and leadership have earned them the respect and trust of their communities. Each awardee is admitted into an advanced leadership program and receives a $10,000 grant to further the work they are doing in their communities.

Oldways' African Heritage Curriculum Brings Heritage, Diversity to SNAP-Ed

The nonprofit Oldways is pleased to announce that its 6-week healthy cooking curriculum, A Taste of African Heritage, was just admitted in the SNAP-Ed Toolkit as an evidence-based intervention.