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Moulin Rouge! The Musical Premieres in Houston at the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023

Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center announces tickets for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10AM. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play the Hobby Center February 22 – March 12, 2023.

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PVAMU to welcome Nikki Giovanni for a public reading and lecture

“Writing is really a way of thinking – not just feeling but thinking about things that are disparate, unresolved, mysterious, problematic, or just sweet.”

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Local Business Owner Is Seeking Support After Losing Her Business During This Past Weekend's Tornado!

Martha E. Berry has been a force in the community by helping small businesses build their brands and their boutique since reaching success within the boutique industry. Her selfless efforts have reached people all over the world. After being laid off in 2016, and experiencing many obstacles, the then single mother began styling her church members in her living room to make extra money.

Aventer Gray Launches 'Ave U Unfiltered' Podcast

Former OWN Star Launches Podcast featuring special guests Ayesha Curry, LeToya Luckett-Walker, Devi Brown and Iyanla Vanzant in First Season

Aventer Gray, wife of famed Pastor John Gray and co-star of The Book of John Gray, is launching Ave Unfiltered, a podcast for women as part of her expanding Aventer Gray Co. brand. Bringing together a host of inspirational, powerful women, Gray will launch the podcast on Saturday, May 23, 2020 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts.

Former Nike marketing manager pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $1.5 million

Former Nike marketing manager pleaded guilty on Monday, to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on a loan application in an attempt to defraud his former employer, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug.

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Philando Castile Charity Wipes Out Kids’ Lunch Debt In District Where He Worked

One by one. That’s how Philando Castile, who was killed by a police officer during a 2016 traffic stop, used to help kids who couldn’t afford lunch. The school nutrition supervisor would dip into his pocket and pay the bill.

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Lovell's Food For Thought - One's Legacy

Where are they now?

It is often said that the spirit of an individual lives as long as they live in the memories of those they have impacted. Howard Bern, is one whose spirit burns brightly in my soul. For he often said, "one's legacy to science is not the work that you do, but the people you leave behind." This is a phrase you have heard me say and written about numerous times, and will continue to hear me say and include in my writing so long as I am on this earth. It is almost my hope that this saying will be embedded in the souls of ones I have impacted so long as there is work to be done.

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What impact will US sanctions on Iran actually have?

Even before his shock win in 2016, US President Donald Trump was vocal in his criticism of the nuclear deal that the US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, and China signed with Iran in 2015.

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Childbirth Is Killing Black Women In the US, And Here's Why

Women in the United States are more likely to die from childbirth- or pregnancy-related causes than other women in the developed world, and half of those deaths may be preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC's pregnancy mortality surveillance system was implemented in 1986 to track maternal deaths.

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What is DEI - why is it dividing America?

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under attack in boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses across the country.

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Texas Southern Announces Preliminary Boost In Fall Enrollment

University tops 10,500 students after focused recruitment campaign

Texas Southern University (TSU) announces a preliminary boost in enrollment for the Fall 2017 semester. More than 10,500 students have started class on campus after a late opening to the academic session following Hurricane Harvey.

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George Takei, J.J. Abrams and more pay tribute to late 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols

George Takei and J.J. Abrams paid tribute to the late "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at the age of 89.

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3 California police officers who restrained a man who died in their custody will not face criminal charges

The Alameda County district attorney will not file criminal charges against three police officers who restrained a Northern California man who died in their custody last year.

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Trump's Secret Weapon: Stupidity

For almost a decade, Americans have been scratching their heads over the meteoric rise of Donald J. Trump’s political career. When then-Congressman Keith Ellison appeared on the July 26, 2015, edition of ABC’s “This Week” and warned that Donald Trump could become the Republican presidential nominee for the 2016 presidential election, the program’s host, George Stephanopoulos, laughed along with the show’s other panelists and stated, “I know you don’t believe that.”

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Ronaldo: The mystery of the 1998 World Cup final, and why Brazil's star striker barely turned up

It's one of the great mysteries of our time: not the Loch Ness Monster, Stonehenge or the Lost City of Atlantis; it's the case of the missing striker -- not so much a whodunit, more a kind of a what the heck happened?

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Lanny Davis: Michael Cohen would testify to Congress about Trump without immunity

Michael Cohen's lawyer, Lanny Davis, said Wednesday that he believes his client is willing to testify before any congressional committee without being granted immunity.

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'Come to Africa,' Nigerian star Davido urges as he lands BET award in LA

Nigerian singer Davido has won Best International Act at this year's BET awards. As he picked up his trophy, an excited Davido urged the audience to come to Africa and collaborate with African artists.

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What to Watch in 2021

Leave all the events of 2020 in 2020. Don’t look back. Just look forward and push toward to the future of 2021. This is the year where we all will transform in one way or another. Our world will also change with us. This is why we must keep our eyes on the ones leading change. Take a look at a few things and people to keep a lookout for in 2021.

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The newest influencer on Instagram is ... Goldman Sachs?

Food photographers and brand ambassadors, move aside: Goldman Sachs is joining Instagram. The investment bank's official account, launching Tuesday, will feature content designed to endear the Goldman brand to a new generation.

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3RD ANNUAL SPOILED LATINA DAY WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER SUZETTE QUINTANILLA

Yvonne Guidry hosts her 3rd annual "Spoiled Latina Day" with Suzette Quintanilla serving as the keynote speaker.