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Pharrell to Open School for Low-Income Families

Most of the time celebrities wade into political terrain these days, all they offer is cheap virtue-signaling or preening condescension. So it’s nice to see a Grammy-winning artist putting his money where his mouth is—and actually taking action to help children failed by the public school system.

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Juneteenth Celebrates the Continuing Struggle for Equality Under the Law

"Great nations don't ignore the most painful moments. ... They embrace them," said President Biden as he signed the Juneteenth National Independent Day Act - passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate - to make Juneteenth - June 19th - a federal holiday.

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Black & Proud: I Want the World to Know

Violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red are the colors of the rainbow. All the colors are different in nature but beautifully coexist in a cohesive harmony without clashing with each other to make a wonderful masterpiece. There is no rhyme or reason to how they complement each other, they just do. No wonder why the LGBTQ community took these colors to represent who they are. The colors are bright, bold, and blissful just like the community of LGBTQ people.

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Astros Continue To Dominate By Defeating The Tigers 12-3

On Thursday night the Houston Astros defeated the Detroit Tigers by a score of 12-3 to extend their win streak to 11 games. They are now one game shy of tying their franchise record for most consecutive wins.

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Apple Original Films Unveils Trailer for CODA

“CODA” will be released in theaters and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on August 13, 2021

“CODA” will be released in theaters and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on August 13, 2021

OWN, ONYX Collective and HULU Announce Original Docuseries 'The Hair Tales' From Executive Producers Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela Angela Davis

From Executive Producers Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela angela Davis, An Intimate and Authentic Series on the Connection between Black Women, Beauty and Identity Through the Lens of Black Hair

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Hulu announced today an unprecedented partnership to simultaneously broadcast a new docuseries, “The Hair Tales,” from executive producers Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”) and Michaela angela Davis ("The Meaning of Mariah Carey") who created the series concept. Produced by Joy Mill Entertainment, Culture House, Tetravision, and Harpo Films, “The Hair Tales” is an intimate exploration of Black women, beauty and identity through the distinctive lens of Black hair. Tara Duncan, Raeshem Nijhon, Carri Twigg, and Oprah Winfrey will also serve as executive producers. The series will begin production later this year for a 2022 premiere.

Disney + Debuts New Featurette for Marvel Studios' "Loki"

Today, Disney+ debuted “Meet Sylvie,” a new featurette for Marvel Studios’ “Loki” featuring Sylvie, the extremely capable and dangerous variant who just happens to be another version of Loki. Watch the new “Loki” featurette to find out more about her and Sophia Di Martino, the talented actress who brings her to life.

AMC’s 11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11 of The Walking Dead

As part of AMC’s “11 Weeks of Reveals until Season 11” of The Walking Dead, which returns Sunday, August 22 at 9pm ET/8pm CT, AMC revealed today a script page from writer Jim Barnes, along with episode titles for the first eight episodes of season 11 and descriptions for episodes 1101 and 1102. View script page from writer Jim Barnes here

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Announces Zack Snyder's Justice League

The age of heroes is upon us when the Warner Bros. Pictures and DC full-length HBO Max Original feature film “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” arrives on 4K, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD on September 7. The screenplay is by Chris Terrio, story by Chris Terrio & Zack Snyder and Will Beall, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film’s producers are Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, with executive producers Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Wesley Coller, Jim Rowe, Curtis Kanemoto, Chris Terrio and Ben Affleck.

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Billy Porter Talks HIV Stigma, Living with HIV, Status Disclosure Being Freeing and More

Black AIDS Institute (BAI), the nation’s only Black HIV organization focused on ending HIV and stigma in Black communities, has released their Juneteenth conversation with celebrity and activist Billy Porter about how his recent HIV disclosure has freed him from shame.

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Harris Health System Awarded National Recognition from America’s Essential Hospitals

Harris Health System received the 2021 Gage Award honorable mention for population health from America’s Essential Hospitals for its work addressing nutritional needs and other social determinants of health affecting patients with diabetes.

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Nia Sioux and Sherri Shepherd Set to Star in Imperfect High Premiering September 18th on Lifetime

Ahead of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, Lifetime announces the new movie, Imperfect High, starring Nia Sioux (Dance Moms) and Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias), following the substance abuse realities facing teens today and how it can become a family’s worst nightmare. The movie is a follow up to the 2015 hit Perfect High which starred Bella Thorne. Imperfect High premieres Saturday, September 18th at 8/7c.

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TSU Taps New Ocean of Soul Band Director

Texas Southern University has named Mr. Brian Simmons as the new Director of The Ocean of Soul Marching Band and an instructor in the Music Department. He will step into this new role on Monday, July 5th, 2021.

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Kamala Harris’ ‘Politically Safe’ Border Trip

Kamala Harris did say that visiting the border would be “playing political games.” Turns out she was right.

A bipartisan infrastructure plan has a breakthrough in Congress -- but it's not over yet

The massive breakthrough Wednesday night on infrastructure breathes new life for President Joe Biden's hope of a bipartisan agenda that could cement his legacy as a dealmaker and open the door to more breakthroughs down the line, but it also is just the beginning of a fraught, multi-week effort that will test Democratic unity and reveal schisms within the party.

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Senators say deal reached on infrastructure proposal as bipartisan agenda faces make-or-break moment

Senators on both sides of the aisle said Wednesday evening there's an agreement with White House officials and 10 senators on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, with senators planning to meet with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday to discuss it.

Don't miss the latest evidence Ron DeSantis is *definitely* getting ready to run for president

Even as Donald Trump continues to stoke insane conspiracy theories about how he will be "reinstated" as president this summer, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is actively positioning himself to be the rightful heir to Trumpism in 2024.

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'Sexy Beasts' is more fever dream than dating show, and it's vital to Netflix

Dating is hard. But at least it doesn't require you to woo your beloved while dressed as a dolphin and they're in full makeup, wearing a scarecrow outfit.

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Elton John announces final 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour dates

Elton John has announced a final tour called "Farewell Yellow Brick Road," three and a half years after his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour."

State of emergency issued, victim of water tank explosion identified

New aerial video shows the aftermath of the mechanical failure of a 1.5 million gallon water tank in Lemoore.