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Trump celebrates women's rights -- and attacks Michelle Obama

At an event aimed at highlighting the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote, President Donald Trump disparaged the country's most admired woman, Michelle Obama as "over her head" after she delivered a scathing, direct-to-camera speech criticizing him at the Democratic National Convention Monday.

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Former opponents and Democratic activists to officially nominate Biden in revamped roll call vote

The revamped Democratic convention will alter yet another tradition on Tuesday when the roll call vote to formally nominate Joe Biden will be held with people from all 57 states and territories appearing over video.

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Fans or no fans? Where some NFL teams stand

The National Football League will kick off its season September 10 with fans in the stands, according to an announcement Monday.

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'He doesn't care if we live or die': How Belarusians shed decades of fear to rattle a strongman's iron grip

Gathered just outside the barbed wire fence, a group of protesters young and old raised their voices in song. Accompanied by a guitar, they sang, "Leave, leave peacefully, this is the will of Belarusians," to the guards at Detention Center No. 1.

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UNC Chapel Hill chancellor blames off-campus activities for surge in Covid-19 cases

Off-campus activities caused a surge in Covid-19 cases among students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, despite precautions the school took to limit the virus' spread, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said.

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Here are the prominent Republicans backing Biden

A number of prominent Republicans have endorsed Joe Biden's presidential bid, handing the former vice president potentially useful support as he looks to win over dissatisfied members of the party.

Nearly 150 years ago, Susan B. Anthony was arrested for voting when women weren't allowed to. Today, she'll get a pardon

Susan B. Anthony wasn't one to go quietly. She died before women secured the right to vote, but she found a way to vote anyway, 50 years before the 19th Amendment passed. She was eventually arrested and convicted for casting her vote.

Staff changes made at 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'

Some changes are coming to "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" amid allegations it fostered a toxic work environment.

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“Friends”

Roommates Bielak and Taylor shuts down the Rockies to extend winning streak to five games

The sitcom “Friends” was a mega-hit on television networks about six individuals who lived in Manhattan, New York who had their personal and professional lives followed on a daily basis. On that show were two roommates that were always up to some sort of shenanigans and they had uncanny ability to make everyone around them feel comfortable.

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Fact Check: Michigan's rejection of ballots from dead voters is an example of the system working, not fraud

As the President continues his efforts to discredit voting by mail, he and his allies have pointed to several so-called examples of voter fraud. The latest favorite? More than 800 ballots that were received by mail from "dead voters" in Michigan's recent state-wide primary.

Michelle Obama goes where no former first lady ever has

What Michelle Obama did at the Democratic National Convention Monday night has forever changed the way that former first ladies will use their tremendous influence during campaigns.

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Negro League Celebration

Baker talks about the MLB honoring the Centennial Year for the Negro National League

On Sunday, Major League Baseball honored the Negro National League and it’s 100th year anniversary. Everyone associated with the MLB had on Negro Leagues 100th anniversary logos at all ball parks. The NNL was formed during the 1920s and was the first of the seven leagues formed for “Colored Players.” The “Negro Leagues” were established because black players were not allowed in MLB.

Texas Legislative Black Caucus George Floyd Act

On Thursday, August 13, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus announced details for the George Floyd Act, a piece of comprehensive legislation they will file when the Texas Legislature meets again in January 2021. The law will honor the life and memory of George Floyd, a native Houstonian who died in May of this year when a police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds.

Online Community Helps Retired Career Women Redefine their Futures, Tap into their Potential and Blaze New Trails

How do the dizzying ramifications of the pandemic, politics and the global financial market affect the 75+ million US retirees in the New World Order—including nearly 10 million women who were trailblazers in the workplace back in the ’70s?

The Health Museum to Reopen Friday, August 21

The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science announced today that it will reopen to the public on Saturday, August 22, 2020, and to museum members on Friday, August 21, with new hours and updated health protocols. Members and non-members alike are invited to visit Houston's most interactive science & health learning center to enjoy their unique educational experiences. The Health Museum is located at 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, Texas 77004.

Where lions operate, grazers congregate … provided food is great

Study: Lion danger can foster mixed-species herds in Africa's Serengeti

Meals are typically family affairs for zebras, gazelles, cape buffalo and other grazing species in the African Serengeti, but in one of the first studies of its kind, ecologists have found grazing species can be more willing to share meals in areas frequented by lions.

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2 Chainz Announces Upcoming Album So Help Me God, Set for Sept.

Following his run as a founding member of Def Jam duo Playaz Circle from his native Atlanta, 2 Chainz’ name was on everyone’s lips in 2012, when he stole a verse on “Mercy,” fellow Def Jam artist Kanye West/G.O.O.D. Music’s RIAA triple-platinum #1 R&B/#1 Rap hit (from Cruel Summer).

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The Greater Houston Black Chamber Presents The Pinnacle Awards

The Greater Houston Black Chamber wants to recognize African American businesses in the community who are doing great things.

YMCA of Greater Houston Food Distribution Sites for the Week of August 17

YMCA of Greater Houston will be distributing food at the following sites for the week of August 17. The YMCA has partnered with the Houston Food Bank, Montgomery County Food Bank, Brighter Bites, Interfaith Ministries and other partners to provide critical food and supplies to thousands of families throughout the city.

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The 2020 NBA playoffs tip off today. Here's how you can watch and what you need to know

Get ready for wall-to-wall basketball. After officially resuming the 2019-20 NBA season on July 30, the regular season has ended and the 2020 NBA playoffs tip off Monday with a full slate of games.