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San Antonio Punk Festival Receives Cease and Desist Letter From Afropunk

Afropunk, the organization that puts on the festival by the same name, has threatened legal action against a San Antonio group over the use of the word Afropunk.

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First Black Woman Nominated to Facebook’s Board Of Directors

Although tech companies have been stagnant with moving the needle on racial and gender diversity, there are many individuals who are rising up the ranks and breaking barriers in the industry. According to USA Today, Facebook has nominated PayPal executive Peggy Alford to its board of directors

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Money, Racism Major Factors in Death Among Houston Black Mothers

Death in childbirth is killing African-American mothers and babies in 10 Houston-area zip codes more than others, according to University of Houston researchers.

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A Mexican Media Giant Wants ‘R’ Texas Stations

In February 2017, a husband and wife who are not U.S. citizens but have been living in Alaska since 2006 became the first foreigners to obtain FCC approval for 100% ownership of an AM or FM radio station.

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HBCU Gets $5.1 Million Award to Fight Cancer

Texas Southern University has announced a $5.1 million research grant, one of the largest publicly-funded grants received in its 90-year history, the university said. The Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas award will be led by faculty in cancer research.

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Students, Faculty, and Community Celebrate Grand Opening of Yates High School

The pride of Houston’s Third Ward has received a makeover. Students, faculty, and the community celebrated the grand opening of Jack Yates High School. KTRK reports that Houston ISD unveiled the new $65 million facility which includes a three-story academic wing with flexible core learning centers and a high-volume performance wing with an auditorium.

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Texas Receives $2.6 Million for Public Health Response to Opioid Epidemic

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has received $2.6 million in federal funds to expand the state’s public health response to opioids over the next year.

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More Than 20 Dairy Queen Closings Include Two In North Texas

More than two dozen Dairy Queen restaurants, including two in North Texas, are closing because of financial effects of Hurricane Harvey and a sluggish oil market, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday. The owner, Vasari LLC, based in Irving, included the closing of 29 stores in Texas,

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Abbott Gives Houston $50 Million for Harvey Recovery, Turner Rescinds Tax Increase

Texas Governor Greg Abbott personally delivered a $50 million check to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner during a joint press conference on Friday to help the city with urgent needs after Hurricane Harvey, mainly debris removal and rebuilding.

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Lawmaker, #MeToo Leader Cristina Garcia Facing More Harassment Allegations

It’s been a quick fall from grace for a state lawmaker who was once a legislative leader in the #MeToo movement since a former staffer accused her of sexual impropriety.

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Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Urges NRA to Find a New Home for Their Convention

A leader in Dallas politics does not want the National Rifle Association to meet in his city. Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway is urging the NRA to find a new home for its annual convention.

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Gulf Cartel Boss Captured in Mexican State Bordering Texas

An alleged top boss of the Gulf drug cartel was captured by Mexican marines Monday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, which for years has been terrorized by gangland violence.

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Bill Cosby Suffers Tragic Loss of His Daughter Ensa

Bill Cosby just suffered a major loss as his daughter, Ensa, who supported him unwaveringly through his recent legal troubles, has died. She was 44.

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Houston Winner of MLK Jr. Oratory Contest Appears On Good Morning America

The student who won the 22nd annual MLK Jr. Oratory competition Jan. 12 made an appearance on "Good Morning America" Monday.

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Powerful Look At Black Colleges And Universities Coming Next Month

The rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century and profoundly influenced the course of the nation for more than 150 years — yet remains largely unknown.

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Mom Wants Teacher Fired For Telling Her Son He Might Be Lynched

A white teacher in Ohio who told a black boy student that his classmates will form a mob and lynch him if he doesn’t “get on task” is not going to be fired nor suspended.

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Dauphin County Man Accused of Pimping His Wife On Craigslist

A Dauphin County couple is facing prostitution charges after police say the man placed an ad on Craigslist offering sexual intercourse with his wife in exchange for money.

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Trump Voting Commission Bought Texas Election Data Flagging Hispanic Voters

White House and Texas officials said the state’s voter data was never delivered and the voting commission was disbanded January 3.

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California Woman Sues Walmart for Locking Black Beauty Products Behind Glass

A California woman says she is suing Walmart for discrimination after saying that the mega retailer locked its African-American hair and skin products behind glass at a California store.

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Motel 6 Sued For Identifying Latino Guests For Immigration Agents

The hospitality chain Motel 6 is facing another lawsuit alleging that it violated the civil rights of Latino immigrants by voluntarily giving guests' personal information to federal immigration authorities.