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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Congressman John Lewis with Special Programming

In memory of Congressman John Lewis, OWN will present a special re-airing of “Oprah’s Master Class” from 2018 to air this Sunday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT and “Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way” from 2015 to air on Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT. Episodes will also live stream on OWN’s Facebook page and will be available for free on the Watch OWN app.

Civil Rights Icon and Longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis was the Great Collaborator Who Expanded the Civil Rights Movement, SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says

Dr. Charles Steele, Jr., president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the organization co-founded and first led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., issued the following statement today upon learning the passing of legendary civil rights leader and longtime Georgia Congressman John Lewis. Lewis, who resided in Atlanta, died Friday at the age of 80.

Council Members Pollard and Thomas Offer Free COVID Testing, Masks & Food during ‘Community Day’

City Council Member for District J Edward Pollard and City Council Member for District F Tiffany Thomas have partnered to host Community Day, a joint mask and food distribution effort spanning both districts.

The Office for Career, Professional Development & Diversity Initiatives

With a new name, career services office at Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law explores shift from traditional hiring practices and the shared belief that diversity truly matters in the profession

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Member of National African American Reparations Commission Assaulted by Racist Mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma

On Wednesday, July 15, Rev. Robert Turner, a commissioner from the National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) [https://ibw21.org/naarc] was assaulted, both physically and verbally, by an angry white mob outside of City Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The incident was caught on cell phone video.

What Happened to INGDirect.com?

While INGDirect.com was not the first business in the U.S. to offer direct online banking, it offered one of the earliest simple online savings accounts. The bank became well known for its low fees, and when its customers heard that it was changing hands in 2011, one customer pleaded with executives not to “turn ING Direct into just another bank that the old ING Direct would’ve made fun of.”

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Senator Kamala Harris Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Hero John Lewis

U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) on Saturday released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Congressman Lewis passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.

CBS reporter Nina Kapur, 26, dies after rental moped accident in New York

Nina Kapur, a 26-year-old reporter in New York City, died after she fell from a moped that had been rented from Revel, a popular moped sharing service.

KIPP Texas-Houston Revises School Restart Plans

Based on new guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that allows more flexibility in how school districts start the year, KIPP Texas-Houston has adjusted the fall school restart plans.

Texas Democrats on A Federal Judge Ruling that Texas Republicans Can Proceed WIth an In-Person Convention in the Biggest Coronavirus Hotspot in the Country

“After proving that they couldn’t handle a virtual convention, Texas Republicans are now willing to risk the lives of millions of Texans because they are too technologically inept to continue in a safe and distant manner.

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The Black Women’s Health Imperative Announces Anniversary Week Celebration To Commemorate 38 Years

Week-Long Celebration To Include Over 30 Speakers From The Women’s Health, Community Activism, Media & Entertainment Sectors

Today, the Black Women’s Health Imperative announced the commemoration of its 38th Anniversary with a series of special events titled BWHI Anniversary Week: A Celebration of Life, Legacy and Service to Black Women presented by Bumble. The week-long series of virtual events will occur from July 26 – August 1 with participation by dynamic speakers who include: cultural icon and professor Angela Davis, BWHI Founder & Board Member Byllye Avery, actresses Jurnee Smollett, AJ Johnson, and Angelica Ross, recording artists Keri Hilson and Syleena Johnson, television personalities Cynthia Bailey, Egypt Sherrod, Eboni K. Williams, and Erica Cobb, and a host of other health professionals, community activists and non-profit leaders who share in the organization’s mission.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Launches Parent Survey

To better understand how Fort Bend County can support its residents with school-age children as they prepare for the upcoming semester, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is gathering community input through a parent survey.

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The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists

Once one of the world's most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under the cloud of coronavirus, with doors slammed shut across the planet to American travelers.

Space Center Houston Opens with New Safety Measures and New Experiences

Today Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, welcomes back guests to a new enhanced guest experience with new safety measures and new exhibits. Registration is also open for the center’s Explorer Camps and Space Center U® education programs.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Nissan Altima

Impressive. That’s the first descriptive word we thought of when it came to the 2020 Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan.

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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.

Trump says regular coronavirus briefings will resume as cases surge

President Donald Trump said Monday he'll resume regular coronavirus briefings as the country experiences a resurgence of cases.

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AHF Mourns Passing of ‘Good Friend’ Congressman John Lewis, Civil Rights Icon

Global AIDS organization salutes Georgia congressman, a leader and icon in the civil rights movement and one who also pushed for funding for global access to HIV/AIDS care and treatment

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) today sadly mourns the death of United States Representative John Lewis (D-GA), an icon in the civil rights movement. His family announced his passing in a statement Friday evening, noting Congressman Lewis was “…honored and respected as the conscience of the US Congress and an icon of American history, … a stalwart champion in the on-going struggle to demand respect for the dignity and worth of every human being.

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How COVID-19 is Changing Elder Care, Senior Housing and In-Home Caregiving in Houston

The threat of COVID-19 in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is changing the way seniors, and their families, approach where and how they receive care.