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The Big Homecoming Music and Culture Festival to Pay Homage to Rich Legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Leading brands like Allstate, Walmart, Spotify and Wells Fargo engage to deliver first-of-its-kind experience driven by creativity, connection and culture

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After Harvey Weinstein, Contracts That Keep Employees Quiet Are Under Scrutiny

Harvey Weinstein's conduct shocked the nation. Now, it could encourage some U.S. states to change their laws. Over the past two weeks, dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault. Allegations against the producer span nearly three decades.

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TLC’s SAY YES TO THE PROM Returns for Seventh Consecutive Year, Making Prom Dreams Come True and Empowering Deserving High School Students Nationwide

2018 SAY YES TO THE PROM special to premiere on TLC on March 24 at 9/8c

TLC’s SAY YES TO THE PROM initiative is back and kicking off the 2018 prom season alongside returning retail partner Macy’s to help 1,000 underserved and academically high-achieving students across the country find the perfect prom look. In addition to gifting students with prom dresses, tuxedos and accessories as well as one-on-one style sessions with Monte Durham of TLC’s SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA, TLC and premier editorial partner Seventeen magazine also are, for the first time ever, bringing the prom of a lifetime to one deserving high school as part of the initiative’s inaugural “Win A Dream Prom for Your School” contest.

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Bagwell Voted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Astros All-Star Earns Baseball’s Highest Honor After Stellar Career

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially announced today that former Astros All-Star first baseman Jeff Bagwell will be a part of the Hall’s Class of 2017. Bagwell earned his place in baseball history in what in what was his seventh season on the ballot.

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Prize-winning Texas drama teacher to get special Tony Award

The special Tony Award that honors educators will go to a drama teacher in Texas who argues that “musical theater has a unique way of bringing people together.”

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Nitsch Elementary Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School, a First in Klein ISD History

Nitsch Elementary made history today as the first-ever elementary school in Klein ISD to be named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School (NBRS) by the U.S. Department of Education, joining an elite group of 353 schools across the Nation.

Back-to-School with FCA: Inspiring Athletes Through Faith in Jesus Christ

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Provides Smart, Step-by-Step Training as Well as a Cohesive Community of Believers

Scores of children across the U.S. are already back at school and busy with their fall sports programs, while millions more are preparing to start soon. As always, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is supporting thousands of coaches and athletes all over the world as athletic programs kick off—and particularly so this year, after the pandemic brought enormous challenges.

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Clinton accuses Republicans of trying to 'scare voters' over crime

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday said the Republican focus on crime ahead of the 2022 midterm elections was clear hypocrisy, telling CNN's Don Lemon that the party is not "concerned about voter safety, they just want to keep voters scared."

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Peace Is the Presence of Justice

Justice Alito's draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade asserts that women have no constitutional right over their own bodies that man or law must respect. This arbitrary opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, part of the brazen effort of reactionary judges to roll back decades of progress toward a more perfect union, scorns the will of the vast majority of Americans. That the Supreme Court now convenes huddled behind concrete bunkers and unscalable metal fences is testament to the fury that this judicial wilding has already sparked.

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Registered Nurse/ Entrepreneur’s “Milky Mama” Product Line Has Helped 10,000+ Breastfeeding Moms Make More Breastmilk

Specially formulated treats help breastfeeding moms produce more milk

Krystal Duhaney, a Registered Nurse, is taking the breastfeeding world by storm with her delicious lactation treats. Also a Certified Lactation Counselor, Krystal created Milky Mama in 2015 after struggling with her own milk supply following the birth of her second child.

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New Season of "Pati's Mexican Table" Explores Border Region

Premieres this weekend on public television stations nationwide

James Beard award-winner Pati Jinich takes us to a region largely shaped by the US-Mexico border in the new season "Pati's Mexican Table" airing on public television stations nationwide beginning this weekend. Local listings are searchable by zip code here. An 800-mile road trip from the Tijuana border to the beaches of Cabo San Lucas is a personal rediscovery for Jinich as she explores the up-and-coming Baja California Peninsula. The region was sparsely populated when she visited as a child, now people from all over Mexico and the world call its two states, Baja Norte and Baja Sur, home.

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Dow jumps more than 600 points after four-day losing streak

-Stocks surged Wednesday morning as investors celebrated a drop in crude oil prices.

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Julian Castro says he's 'likely' to challenge Trump in 2020

Former Obama administration official and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro said he is "likely" to challenge President Donald Trump in 2020.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom Honored by the American Leadership Forum

The Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Leadership Forum (ALF) honored Mayor Sylvester Turner and Dr. Marc L. Boom with the 2021 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award and the 2021 ALF Public Service Award, respectively, at ALF’s signature Joseph Jaworksi Leadership Award event held Thursday, December 2.

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Kavanaugh allegations revive fervor over crucial Supreme Court pick

Republicans and the White House are mounting a robust effort to shield Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh after an anonymous woman accused him of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, rocking his confirmation process.

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All-New Concept – Wild – is Revolutionizing Hemp Integration Through New Multi-Dimensional Lounge

Bali-inspired coffee lounge serving natural cannabis derivatives, lattes, tacos, pastries and more now open in The Heights

Wild – a brand new, category-defining, multi-dimensional concept featuring a coffee shop, cocktail bar and first-class dispensary – is now helping the Houston community find their flow through its all-new Bali-inspired lounge!

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Fort Bend County Goes Red for Heart Health

Fort Bend County çtoday along with Health and Human Services and Risk Management, hosted County employees at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse in support of American Heart Health Month.

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Michael Cohen sues Attorney General William Barr for retaliation in latest attempt to get out of prison

Lawyers for Michael Cohen filed a petition seeking his immediate release from prison, alleging that President Donald Trump's former personal attorney was taken back into custody in retaliation for a tell-all book he is writing about his years as the President's fixer.

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Nancy Pelosi Is Winning the Impeachment Fight

Ever since special counsel Robert Mueller's unexpected public statement about his findings regarding Russia's interference in the 2016 election and potentially obstructive behavior by Donald Trump, calls to impeach the President have picked up considerable steam.

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How MLK Can Get You Out of Your 'Trump Slump'

re you experiencing the following symptoms? Insomnia: No sleep because you dread what happens over the next four years. Hallucinations: You keep thinking that what you saw on TV last November must be a bad dream.