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Woman says supermarket called police on her while she was helping a homeless man

Barbecuing while black. Napping while black. Now add helping homeless people while black to the list of things that can lead to a visit from police.

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Wildfires Continue to Rage Across Southern California

Burning with extreme speed and ferocity, a flurry of wildfires torched more than 65,000 acres in Southern California, as firefighters struggled to contain the simultaneous infernos.

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Chuck Berry Laid To Rest In Rockin’ Style

Family, friends and fans paid their final respects to the rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry on Sunday, celebrating the life and career of a man who inspired countless guitarists and bands.

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MCTX City Manager Anthony J. Snipes Elected as National President And Board Chair of National Forum for Black Public Administrators

MCTX is proud to announce that City Manager Anthony J. Snipes has been elected to serve as National President and Board Chair on the Board of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA). At his inauguration on Saturday, April 6, 2019 during the organization’s national conference in Orlando, Fla., NFBPA leaders recognized Snipes for his exemplary municipal leadership, national professional networks and ongoing commitment to public service.

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Named Honorary HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Fellow at CAU

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative commits $1M to support nation's most diverse cohort of future HBCU leaders; Inaugural class boasts 58% women

The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (HBCU ELI) at Clark Atlanta University, today announced its first honorary fellow, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Funded in large part by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), HBCU ELI aims to serve as an incubator for recruiting and developing the next generation of leaders for over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The first-of-its-kind program boasts a roster that includes 58% women, making it the nation's most diverse cohort of future HBCU leaders. CZI's $1M donation is the largest gift to HBCU ELI to date.

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Urban South Houston Hosts First Annual Charity Chili Cook-off on February 3

During challenging times, charity chili cook-off funds provide support to the Herrin Family

Located in a city known for its diverse culinary scene and community spirit, Urban South HTX proudly announces its inaugural Charity Chili Cook-off, set to take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 1-6 pm. This event will be a flavorful feast and an opportunity to rally together to support a local family facing unimaginable challenges.

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Unveiling the Essence of Louisville in Atlanta: EBONY's Sensory Soirée

Discover the Fusion of Black Culture and Louisville's Charm

In a remarkable collaboration between EBONY, the world's foremost Black-owned media company, and Louisville Tourism, the heart and soul of Louisville, Kentucky, will resonate in the vibrant streets of Atlanta, Georgia. Mark your calendars for a groundbreaking event: the inaugural EBONY Sensory Soirée, where Louisville's distinctive flavors, rhythms, and allure will converge with Atlanta's dynamic culture.

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Houston Steps Towards Transparency: Mayor Whitmire Empowers Independent Police Review

In a landmark move, Houston's Mayor John Whitmire reinforces his commitment to transparency and justice by inaugurating the Independent Review Committee for the Houston Police Department (HPD). The committee's mission is to dissect and evaluate suspended incident reports, offering a beacon of hope for victims seeking closure since 2016.

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What it’s like to take road trip in Saudi Arabia

Think of road trips and you might automatically imagine motoring along US highways, or roaming country to country through the mountains and vales of Europe.

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Supreme Court conservatives hint at ducking ruling on legality of Trump plan to cut undocumented immigrants from Census

Several conservative justices on Monday seemed to suggest they could avoid immediately ruling on whether President Donald Trump's attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from being counted when seats in Congress are divvied up between the states next year is lawful.

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$44 Million Restoration to Begin at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Site will remain open during renovations

In just a few years, visitors to Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas, will discover an all-new visitor experience awaiting them, the result of an epic site restoration and reimagining of its visitor experience.

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Trump praises death penalty for Chinese fentanyl 'distributors and pushers'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the potential for capital punishment in China against "distributors and pushers" of fentanyl -- an opioid 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine.

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India's top tech company is worth $100 billion

India's biggest tech company has broken the $100 billion barrier. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) saw its market capitalization cross the milestone for the first time on Monday, the first Indian company to do so in at least a decade and only the second ever.

Corporate debt is rising, but it's safer than it looks

As US corporate debt continues to rise rapidly, numerous investors, analysts and policymakers fear that it will either help trigger or deepen the next recession. We think those fears are overblown.

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Bank of America and BP are backing Prince Charles' new climate effort

Prince Charles is leading a fresh charge to tackle the climate crisis, this time with the support of several major companies including Bank of America and BP.

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Paris slams on the brakes and sets 30 kph speed limit to reduce pollution

Authorities in the French capital of Paris are forcing drivers to slow down, setting a speed limit on almost all the city's roads, in a bid to reduce pollution and improve road safety.

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Niger army endorses presidential coup plotters despite international condemnation

The Nigerien military has backed the coup leaders who have reportedly seized the president of the West African country, prompting warnings from international leaders of the threat to democracy.

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Appreciating African American Music Stirs One’s Soul

Music is a great storyteller. Through written words, a story is told, of course. But, the story set to music also comes alive in all of us with the emotions the music evokes. Hearing a particular song can cause one to smile, cry, laugh, and/or feel comfort, pain, relaxation, or any other sentiment. And, in African American history, music has always been a storyteller for the messages and information music communicates. Slaves escaping the plantation often used the guise of music to send encrypted messages to each other. This is why music is so important to the African American culture and any culture in the world.

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State Representative Ron Reynolds for the Week of April 17, 2017

Wednesday marked the 100th day of the 85th legislative session. As a proud member of 100 Black Men of America Houston Chapter, I was excited to have my fellow brothers here at the Texas Capitol to represent and advocate for "100 at the Capitol Day". 100 Black Men of America is a men's civic organization and service club whose stated goal is to educate and empower African-American children and teens.

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Yes, the IRS can tax bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. What you need to know

Even though you can buy things with bitcoin, it's not the same as cash. At least not in the eyes of the IRS.Even though you can buy things with bitcoin, it's not the same as cash. At least not in the eyes of the IRS.