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Houston Rapper Travis Scott Donates $100,000 to Workshop Houston

Following the biggest year in his career, Travis Scott just donated $100,000 to Workshop Houston, a nonprofit and after-school program in the Third Ward.

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Algerian President Bouteflika pulls candidacy for fifth term

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has announced that he will not seek a fifth term in office, after weeks of protests surrounding his candidacy.

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Busted! Police Give White Women A Free Pass On Wearing Hoodies But Kicked Out Black Teens

The police always deny that they have a racial double standard, but an experiment at a Tennessee mall tells a different story. A social media post from four white women on Saturday exposed the Memphis Police and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for racially profiling a group of African-American men, CBS News reported.

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Record Latinos in Congress Vow to Overcome Trump’s Wall, Shutdown

At a ceremony to usher in a record number of Latino Democrats in Congress, lawmakers exuded more outrage than delight as they recognized their legislative ambitions are contending for now with a standoff over a border wall with Mexico that has partially shut down the government.

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Trump’s 2020 Budget Is a Recipe for Disaster for Black Businesses

Small black-owned businesses, among the nation’s most rapidly growing firms in recent years, could be hindered by President Trump’s budget cuts, entrepreneur advocates say.

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Texas Asks for Nearly $61 Billion to Rebuild Houston and Texas Coast After Harvey

A nearly $61 billion state plan to rebuild Houston and the Texas coast after Hurricane Harvey includes funding for three “coastal spines” to control flooding, new reservoirs and buyouts of thousands of properties.

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Patti LaBelle Joins ‘Greenleaf’ and It Just Might Get Hotter

As if Oprah’s star power wasn’t enough, soul diva Patti LaBelle is now joining the cast of Greenleaf for its third season.

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Texas Takes Early Steps to Repair Or Replace Its Aged Mental Hospitals

Texas leaders are taking the first steps to make long-awaited fixes to state hospitals built in the 19th and 20th centuries that serve Texans who need mental health services. T

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Steve Harvey has his eye on daughter's boyfriend, Michael B. Jordan

Steve Harvey has given his approval of his daughter Lori's relationship with Michael B. Jordan - for now.

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New Orleans Fire Department reports 'secured' abandon naval base caught on fire once again

The New Orleans Fire Department has reported that the abandoned naval base on 4400 Dauphine Street was on fire on Sunday morning.

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College in Oklahoma says suspect in custody after reports of active shooter on campus

A community college in Midwest City, Oklahoma, says a suspected shooter is in custody after it locked down its campus amid reports of an active shooter.

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Avery R. Young named Chicago's first Poet Laureate

An award-winning local poet has an impressive new title from the city.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Calls for Apartment Complex to Immediately Correct Horrible Living Conditions

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined the call for Sterlingshire Apartments’ management to correct the deplorable living conditions that include no air conditioning, rodents and nonworking appliances.

Police arrest 13-year-old boy for bringing firearm to school in Wisconsin

Racine police arrested a 13-year-old boy after they say he brought a firearm to a school in the Racine Unified School District.

Kentucky State Police searching for jail escapee

Kentucky State Police are searching for a Calloway County inmate who is on the run after leaving a work release program on Monday.

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Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young and Texas Southern University Part Ways

13th President Announces Her Retirement From the University

During a special call meeting of the board of directors the retirement of Texas Southern University's 13th President, Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young was announced.

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“Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural Unveiling and Celebration in Downtown Houston, May 27

President & CEO of CHI and Houston Downtown Management District Kristopher Larson, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris Co. Commissioner, Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis, the founders of Street Art for Mankind, and several of the world’s most acclaimed fine art muralists will be in attendance for the unveiling of “Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural.

US service member injured in Al-Shabaab attack in Somalia

A US service member was injured in Somalia Monday when Al-Shabaab attacked US and Somali forces, according to the US military.

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WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival Wraps 50th Season ~ Where Indie Films Take Off…!

WorldFest-Houston, the third longest-running International Film Festival in North America, celebrated the conclusion of its 10-day run of film, fun and fanfare in its 50th annual independent film showcase with a 9% increase in box-office! With Rob Reiner on hand to kick off the festival with his brilliant new film, LBJ, WorldFest got off to an awesome start.

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In a Nutshell, Human Error (and peanut butter) Caused Alabama Jailbreak

Authorities in Alabama have finally put the lid on an unusual jailbreak. A dozen inmates at the Walker County Jail in Jasper made a run for it on Sunday night. Most were quickly caught.