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Magic Johnson On EJ’s Coming Out: ‘I Was So Happy For Him’

EJ Johnson has no bigger fans than his parents, and they were excited for him to come out.

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US District Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt Returns to His Alma Mater to Talk Success With Students

Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law Texas Bar Association held a lecture for students, hosted by Senior US District Court Judge Kenneth Hoyt. Hoyt spoke about success, reminding students that no goal is unobtainable, despite adversities.

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Pompeo reaches out to Hillary Clinton to prepare for secretary of state role

While preparing for his new role, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo reached out to every living former secretary of state, including Hillary Clinton, a source close to Pompeo who is familiar with his preparation told CNN.

Sheriff: Wife calls police after finding images of naked family members on husband's phone

A Genesee County man could face decades in prison after cameras were found in his master bathroom.

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WWII veteran gets surprise parade for 93rd birthday

A U.S. veteran who served in three wars was in for quite the birthday surprise last weekend.

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ART: Celebrating The Old and The New Summer

Friends Of The Texas Historical Commission

A very happy summer to you all! It As part of our anniversary ac- has been a while since we have communicated with you through our newsletter Past Matters, so please bear with this rather long report! There has been a lot happening at the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission over the last few months. In April, the Friends celebrated the 25th anniversary of the founding of the organization at a gala at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. We were honored to present the inaugural Julian Read Award for Philanthropy in Preservation to Texas Historical Commission Chairman John L. Nau, III, for his for his vision, his leadership, and his generosity in furthering the cause of preservation, not just in Texas but nationally.

Bad Bunny is offering a chance to stay in his lux trailer

Bad Bunny will open the trailer doors to his distinct 53-foot matte black semi-truck for an overnight Airbnb stay.

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Representative Ron Reynolds Joins NAACP National Board of Directors

Representative Ron Reynolds is proud to announce his new role as a Na- tional Board Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Col- ored People, effective immediately. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Representative Reynolds' commitment to advocacy and service within the civil rights movement.

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Vet deported because of felony says he did his time in prison, belongs back in US

A former US Army soldier whose felony conviction led to the revocation of his green card, his imprisonment, and, just days ago, his deportation to Mexico, said he will fight what he calls the unjust treatment of immigrant veterans.

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First Round Draft Pick of The Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson Arrives in Houston

Dressed in studded Louboutin shoes, the #12 pick of the 2017 NFL Draft walked into his first press conference as a Houston Texan just as cool as he walked off the field during his college days at Clemson when they beat the Alabama Crimson Tide in this year’s College Football National Championship game. With a smiling Head Coach Bill O’Brien and GM Rick Smith by his side, an emotional Deshaun Watson began his life as a professional football player.

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Attorney: Kushner Used Private Email Account to Talk to WH Officials

Jared Kushner, senior White House adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, has occasionally used a private email account for correspondence with fellow administration officials, his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, confirmed to CNN on Sunday.

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6-year-old boy praised by Anne Hathaway on social media for saving little sister from dog attack

Bridger Walker, a brave 6-year-old boy from Wyoming, has gained social media recognition after being praised by Anne Hathaway for rescuing his sister from a dog attack.

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R. Kelly's first post-jail performance was 28 seconds long

R. Kelly has given his first performance since getting out of jail and reportedly it was brief.

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Retired justice says he decided to retire after suffering 'mini-stroke' during dissent

Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens wrote that he decided to step down from the court after a "mini-stroke" during his dissent in the Citizens United case, according to The New York Times.

Corey Stapleton Releases Debut Album “Sea Change” Montana Politician and Veteran Adds Country Music Artist to His Resume

Monatanan, veteran, and former Secretary of State and Senator, Corey Stapleton announces the release of his debut album, Sea Change. Out on digital platforms today, his first full release as a country artist showcases twelve songs solely written by Stapleton, featuring themes of love, perseverance, and his thoughts on the state of the country. Stapleton also picks up a co-producer credit along with Josh Emmons, diving into the recording process head first.

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Trump On North Korea: 'We handle everything'

President Donald Trump told reporters at his second full Cabinet meeting as president that his administration will be able to take care of North Korea but offered no specifics about what he plans to do.

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“The Code of the Righteous Warrior” by Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller

These days, you just don’t know what to expect. Things used to be laid out nice and easy: a real man took care of business, he settled disagreements with his fists, and he was head of his household. But it’s a new world now with new expectations, and in “The Code of the Righteous Warrior” by Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, you’ll know how to get through it.

5 Takeaways as Biden Takes Command of Democratic Race On Super Tuesday II

Joe Biden is marching to the Democratic presidential nomination. The former vice president handily defeated Bernie Sanders on Tuesday in Michigan's primary -- halting the Vermont senator's hopes of a comeback in the state where he'd stunned Hillary Clinton four years ago.

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Gov. Northam Would Be Wise to Step Down

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has admitted that he blackened his face as part of a Michael Jackson costume for a dance party. He also initially admitted that he was one of the participants in a racist photo -- of one person dressed in full Klan regalia and another in blackface --that appeared on his 1984 yearbook page.

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Teacher Turn Comedian Eddie B

"I'm Already Professionally Developed: Straight From the Teacher's Desk," is a book about Eddie B’s journey as a teacher on the way to the creation of the videos “What Teachers Really Say” and how the idea turned into one of the biggest comedy tours in history. “I share my personal experiences in the classroom as well as my home life! It all ties into the issues and desires of teachers who want to see better days; the ones who are really passionate about changing the narrative of this profession. We deal with so much!” Eddie B commented.