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Why the 2020 Census Matters

A federal judge in New York has blocked the Trump administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census.

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Dauphin County Man Accused of Pimping His Wife On Craigslist

A Dauphin County couple is facing prostitution charges after police say the man placed an ad on Craigslist offering sexual intercourse with his wife in exchange for money.

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Mayor Turner Invited By President Biden to Witness the Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act

Mayor Sylvester Turner is traveling to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the invitation of President Biden, to witness the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Three Black Quarterbacks Make History as the Top NFL Draft Picks

Trying to figure out who will be #1 in the NFL draft is always a very opinionated conversation. With bona fide sports aficionados giving their expert opinions and the avid Monday night fan weighing in with his thoughts.

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"Marshall" Is A Measured, Solid Biopic

The parallels between the American justice system of say the late 1940s and today aren’t so much different, especially with matters of race. Even as more crime procedurals hit television, real-life has shaped our beliefs of the justice system and a fair deal. Hollywood also knows this. It’s also figured out a way to navigate the space of telling good to great biopics in the same time frame. In “Marshall,” the story of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice and arbiter of the Civil Rights Movement doesn’t roll out a point A-to-B story, or even rundown his life’s work like the re-telling of a Wikipedia page. Instead, the latest Chadwick Boseman starring biopic centers around one of the first significant cases he argued and won.

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Giving Thanks

“In everything give thanks.” That Bible verse can be hard to put into practice. Just by being alive we can be sure of having moments of sadness as well as happiness. When you’re active in politics, you experience both wins and losses. Sometimes it can be hard to feel grateful.

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H-E-B Representatives Visit CAHS at PVAMU

Representatives from H-E-B’s butcher division visited with members of the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences’ Cooperative Agricultural Research Center and Cooperative Extension Program to discuss the possibility of a collaboration between the company and our butcher certification course within The Rural Workforce Academy.

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Shop 54kibo's Curated Collection of Contemporary African Design

At 54kibo, we curate home décor and lifestyle pieces made by contemporary designers of Africa and the Diaspora. Partnering with more than 30 inspirational designers and artists who trace their roots back to Africa, 54kibo sells one-of-a-kind home decor, kids' items and lifestyle accessories including home lighting, wall art, rugs, throw pillows, furniture, jewelry, and handbags. Customers can seamlessly source beautifully crafted home goods and immerse themselves in the cultures and lifestyles of various African countries.

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Female Music and Entertainment Platform, Femme It Forward, Looks to Expand By Establishing Joint Venture with Live Nation

Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company, today announced it has expanded Femme It Forward by creating a joint venture of the same name to spotlight the industry’s most creative and accomplished female visionaries, both on the stage and behind the scenes.

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Rare whisky market dominated by fakes, testing shows

You've just spent a barrel of cash on it, but is that very expensive whisky actually good to drink?

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African American Tech “Mompreneur” Launches Cryptocurrency $Guap to Grow Black-Owned Businesses

Technology veteran, visionnaire, and mompreneur Tavonia Evans has launched the very first ICO (Initial Coin Offering) for $Guap, a coin aimed at recycling wealth within the Black community. $Guap is a groundbreaking offer that breaks into the world of cryptocurrency with an ambitious mission to reward African-American consumers for supporting businesses that support them.

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Target Adds Melissa Butler’s Black-owned and Vegan Beauty Brand, The Lip Bar, to its Shelves

According to Allure, Target has partnered with the Black-owned beauty brand, The Lip Bar, and will launch their line of vegan and cruelty-free products this spring. Melissa Butler, a former Wall Street financial analyst, is the founder of the brand after spending years frustrated and dissatisfied with the lack of representation for black women in the beauty industry.

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Nation's Largest & Foremost Diverse Commercial Real Estate Conference Returns In-Person to NYC July 28-31, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference

600+ attendees, 70+ expert speakers and several Fortune 500 partners from Goldman Sachs, PGIM Real Estate and JP Morgan on board

Diversity in Commercial Real Estate (DCRE), powered by Avant-Garde Network, the nation's leading conference for professionals of color in commercial real estate, hosts its 4th annual conference from July 28-31, 2022. Attendees will participate in four days of dealmaking, keynotes, masterclasses, panels, recruiting and networking at Columbia University.

Introducing Muur: Artisan Made Products with a Journey, a Story and a Purpose

Artisanal Accessories Label, MUUR, Joins Port Privé Affiliate Network of Curated Brands

Announcing New York-based accessories label, MUUR, now available for affiliate partnerships via the Port Privé (www.portprive.com) affiliate network of curated premium brands. The brand joins the network starting this month with select by-application offers for approved publishers.

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Haley campaign announces $24 million haul in 4th quarter

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign said Wednesday that it raised $24 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 across her political operation, hauling in more than double than any other previous quarter last year.

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Sports Illustrated’s publisher lays off most of its staff, union says

The future of Sports Illustrated was uncertain Friday after the publisher of the iconic magazine and website laid off most or “probably all” of its guild-represented staff, its union said.

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The League’s County Election Website Review Finds Fewer Counties With Outstanding Websites

In preparation for the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas completed its ninth review of county election websites. The League commends the 35 websites rated as “outstanding” and the 32 websites rated as “very good” We offer congratulations to these counties and celebrate all counties, large and small, which meet the needs of their voters.

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Best diet for 2023 is the science-backed Mediterranean style of eating

The gold medals are piling up. For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall diet, according to 2023 ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Meals from the sunny Mediterranean also ranked first in the categories of diet best diet for healthy eating and best plant-based diet, the report said.

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Megalosaurus, the first ever dinosaur discovery

Huge fossilized bones that emerged from slate quarries in England’s Oxfordshire beginning in the late 1600s were immediately puzzling.

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5 things for July 24: Trump, North Korea, Greece fires, 'stand your ground,' climate

How long will the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii keep spewing out lava? Geologists say this eruption could last for years. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.