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A powerful portrait of motherhood and exotic dancing

When Hajar Benjida began photographing exotic dancers around the Atlanta area, she didn't want to take typical images of them performing on stage. Instead, she photographed many of the women at home, including Cleo, who had recently given birth to a baby boy named Andy.

Biden Can Be the North Star the World Needs

The horrors inflicted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine continue to mount, an agonizing toll of the dead and wounded, cities and crops destroyed, civilians dismembered. Few think the worst is over. The dangers of escalation continue to grow. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ramped up the use of bombs and missiles demonstrating Russia’s capability to wreak further havoc.

Houston’s First Art Bike Festival Set to Roll on May 21

Local nonprofit organizations team up for free, family friendly festival

– Houston Parks Board (HPB), the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art (OSCVA), and Houston Independent School District (HISD) are pleased to announce Houston’s first Art Bike Festival will take place on May 21. Building on the success of the iconic Art Car Parade, the Art Bike Festival will bring together Houstonians of all ages to celebrate Houston’s great parks and trails through art and creativity. The free, family-friendly event is open to all ages with a range of activities throughout the day at MacGregor Park and The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art campus.

Everything You Need to Know About Vegan Fashion

When we hear or see the word ‘veganism,’ we mostly think about diet. But did you know that veganism refers to a much broader concept? It involves living in a way that avoids exploiting and ill-treating animals – not just for food but also for clothing and beauty products.

Peter Facinelli Talks The Unbreakable Boy Film, Family, Setting Boundaries

Actor Peter Facinelli is best known for his role as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the blockbuster Twilight Saga films, and as Dr. Fitch Cooper on the hit Showtime series, Nurse Jackie, which aired from 2009-2015. His latest film, The Unbreakable Boy (out later this year) is one which Facinelli championed in his role as producer. The multi-hyphenate actor-filmmaker also plays a cameo role in the feelgood film as the family’s pastor, Preacher Rick.

Biden's trademark political traits tested by war in Ukraine

When President Joe Biden labeled Russia's actions in Ukraine "genocide" this week, the response by his team looked much different than when he declared, also unplanned, that Vladimir Putin shouldn't be in power.

Supreme Court denies appeal from Black death row inmate who claimed racial bias

The Supreme Court on Monday denied the appeal of Kristopher Love, a Black death row inmate in Texas who claimed that one of the jurors in his trial was racially biased.

Strong tornadoes and large hail forecast today in Mississippi Valley after 23 hurt in Texas tornadoes

A storm system sweeping the country Wednesday will dominate the central US, bringing long-track tornadoes, blizzard conditions and fuel for explosive wildfires.

How Republicans could still screw up the best political environment in 30 years

Mitch McConnell is feeling pretty good right about now. During an appearance at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, the Senate minority leader said that the "atmosphere for Republicans is better than it was in 1994," when the party won control of both the House and Senate in a wave election. "From an atmospheric point of view, it's a perfect storm of problems for Democrats because it's an entirely Democratic government," added McConnell.

Revanche Cognac Earns Gold Medal in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Revanche Cognac has been awarded a Gold Medal for the Best Cognac VS by the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) today. Revanche is a versatile and smooth proprietary blend cognac launched in 2019 by fifth generation-producer Kim Birkedal Hartmann and partner Gigi Olah.

Society for the Performing Arts Is Now the Performing Arts Houston

Society for the Performing Arts reveals its new name as Performing Arts Houston, unveils a bold new look, announces a new season of live arts, launches a new membership program, and opens applications

Continuing a 55-plus year history of presenting diverse live arts programming and arts education in Houston, SPA rebrands as Performing Arts Houston and announces its 22/23 Season of nationally and internationally renowned touring artists and performers. Applications are now open for New/Now: The Houston Artist Commissioning Project, an initiative that spotlights artists’ voices in our own community through commissioning new works. Focusing on audience engagement and access, a new membership program will be launched today. Information on all programs goes live on our new website, performingartshouston.org, on April 12, 2022.

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition Debuts and Minutes Later is Auctioned Off for $250,000

All proceeds will be donated to benefit STEM education

This year marks the 120th Anniversary of the Cadillac brand. To celebrate, Cadillac is proud to expand the Collector’s Series with the introduction of the 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition.

'Like the good old days': Obama returns to the White House for the first time as Democrats look ahead to midterm elections

When former President Barack Obama walked into the White House on Tuesday, it was his first time in the building since he welcomed then-President-elect Donald Trump for coffee on the morning of Trump's inauguration.

Putin's War Crimes Must Be Exposed

The mass graves of civilians murdered and mutilated in Bucha, Ukraine, are stark evidence of the horrors of war - and of war crimes. Putin's invasion of Ukraine - itself a violation of international law - raises a profound challenge to the world. How can a dictator armed with nuclear weapons be held accountable for the crimes of war?

MLS Forms Historic Partnership with Black-Owned Banks

Soccer is not high on the list of sports that African Americans gravitate towards. Whites dominate the sport followed by those with a Latino background. Even though Major League Soccer (MLS) is considered to be the most diverse professional sport, African Americans participation soccer is still extremely low. Just look at the numbers of African Americans in professional sports. In the National Football League, which has the highest number of African American players with nearly 70%., there are only 5 head coaches and 0 majority owned teams.

Pack your bags, we’re going to Knoxville, Tennessee!

Often described as a hidden gem, as you descent upon the sweeping beauty of mountains and witness where art meets adventure and culture meets cuisine, you will undoubtably know that you are in for a great Tennessean treat when you arrive to Knoxville, Tennessee.

Why Starbucks stopped rewarding its stockholders

Just three weeks ago, Starbucks announced that it had big plans to lavish its shareholders with new rewards. The company said it was reinstating its stock buyback program, touting a $20 billion commitment over the next three years.

Coke's new 'Pixel' flavor first appeared in Fortnite

On Monday Coca-Cola unveiled a new, limited-edition flavor that's supposed to taste like...pixels. Yes, pixels. "Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Byte makes the intangible taste of the pixel tangible," Oana Vlad, senior director of strategy at Coca-Cola, told CNN Business in an email. "Byte" is the second flavor to emerge from the company's Coca-Cola Creations division focused on digital experiences.

Tax Day is coming soon. Here's what you need to know about filing your 2021 taxes

Soaring inflation. The war in Ukraine. Yet another rise in Covid cases. With so much going on this year it's hard to focus on things like filing your taxes.

Here are the companies pulling back from Russia

Dozens of the world's biggest companies have abandoned or scaled back their operations in Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

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