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Jack and Jill of America Foundation is 55 years old today, oldest Black-led philanthropic organization

More than $445k given to record 65 grantees in 2022 to support black families, education and health & wellness initiatives

Jack and Jill of America Foundation (JJF) marks its 55th anniversary today by celebrating a year of record giving in 2022 in support of its mission to address issues affecting African American children and families, by investing in programs and services that create a strong foundation for children to thrive long-term.

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Wells Fargo overcharged nearly 11,000 investment accounts with advisory fees, SEC alleges

For years, Wells Fargo overcharged almost 11,000 investment advisory accounts about $27 million in fees, federal regulators alleged on Friday.

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TV Personality, Singer-songwriter and Restaurateur MS. ROBBIE Releases The Visuals To Her Empowerment New Single, "BOSS LADY"

"BOSS LADY" was written by Robbie Montgomery and Latoya Sharen and produced by Robbie Montgomery and Avyon. "Boss Lady' is more than just a song; it's an anthem of empowerment, a resonating echo of my own journey.

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Virtual Community Engagement Meeting for the Kingwood Diversion Ditch Flood Risk Reduction Project

The Harris County Flood Control District will hold a virtual community engagement meeting for the Kingwood Diversion Ditch Flood Risk Reduction Project. The purpose of this meeting is to inform residents about the project’s status, share project information and gather important community input on this effort.

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'Child care directs everything for us.' Parents meet with state lawmakers to push for more financial aid

In most cases, sending a toddler to daycare is more expensive than sending a teenager to one of our state colleges.

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Other Times Terror Attacks Targeted Children

At any Ariana Grande concert, teenage and preteen girls make up a good deal of the crowd.

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Starz POWER's Rotimi to Host 7th Annual Natural Hair & Health Expo with Celebrity Guests

Reloaded for 2018, the Visions Beauty Natural Hair and Health Expo (NHHE) kicks off its seventh annual beauty and wellness experience at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex on Saturday March 10, 2018 from 10am-6pm. The much anticipated annual one-day event welcomes over 100 national and local natural hair, cosmetics, fashion, health and fitness vendors, and more than 5,000 naturalistas from all over the southeast. Attendees will enjoy a full day of beauty, fashion and entertainment, including the crowning of Miss Natural Hair and Health Expo 2018.

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Spectrum Fusion Studios moves to new space and begins collaboration with Impact Hub in downtown Houston

Coincides with celebration of Autism Acceptance Month in April

On Apr. 1 Spectrum Fusion Studios, the media production arm of Spectrum Fusion, moves to a new workspace, or “launchpad,” with Impact Hub Houston, which also signifies the beginning of a transformational new partnership. The Studios’ move to 1801 Main St., 10th floor, in the Amegy Bank Building, coincides with April’s Autism Acceptance (formerly National Autism Awareness Month), a time when the Autism Society emphasizes the need to build an inclusive community where autistic individuals are embraced and supported to achieve the highest quality of life possible.

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Ravens Owner Says 'pray for us' Over Possibility of Signing Colin Kaepernick

The Baltimore Ravens are still considering signing controversial quarterback Colin Kaepernick even though team owner Steve Bisciotti has admitted the acquisition would "upset some people."

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Usain Bolt Urges Other Athletes to Save Athletics

He is the undoubted superstar of athletics, a man who has transcended his sport and will be remembered as a great. But eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has warned that one individual cannot save his sport once he has retired.

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Russian Banker Who Met with Jared Kushner Has Ties to Putin

The Russian bank chairman who met with Jared Kushner in December isn't your ordinary banker.

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More people watched Biden on ABC than Trump on NBC, MSNBC and CNBC

Joe Biden's town hall on ABC averaged 14.1 million viewers on Thursday night, easily surpassing the Nielsen ratings for President Trump's town hall on NBC. That alone was a result virtually no one in the TV business expected. And that's not even the most surprising part.

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Biden hits Trump where it hurts: in the convention speech ratings

President Trump's Thursday night convention speech making the case for his reelection was lower-rated than his challenger Joe Biden's speech one week ago, according to overnight Nielsen ratings.

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We Don't Need the President's Thugs in Chicago

"Hitler had his Brown shirts and Mussolini had his Black shirts, now Donald Trump has his camouflage shirts." Thus began a statement signed by 15 distinguished interdenominational religious leaders in Chicago that I joined, including ministers, priests, and rabbis.

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Trump Committed to War Without End?

It has come to this. An impeached president -- still pending trial in the Senate -- orders the assassination of one of Iran's leading generals across the world where he is meeting with the leader of Iraq, a supposed ally. He does so without consultation, much less approval, of the Congress. Besieged at home, he lashes out abroad.

MLK's Mission Praised by Black Conservatives

Left-Wing Activists Criticized for Misinterpreting Teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In observance of the upcoming holiday devoted to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., members of the Project 21 black leadership network are available for interviews regarding Dr. King, how his teachings have shaped the nation and how people have acted ? positively and negatively - in his name.

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AMC suspends Chris Hardwick talk show after ex-girlfriend makes allegations of abuse

TV host Chris Hardwick is facing career fallout amid allegations by his ex-girlfriend, actress Chloe Dykstra, that he sexually and emotionally abused her.

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Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole shuts down the Rays to advance to the 2019 ALCS

There was a loud sigh of relief tonight in the city of Houston, even though some believed that there was never any doubt coming into an elimination game that their ace in the hole would come through for them in the clutch.

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High school graduate sues school board, saying he got banned from schools for criticizing teachers

An 18-year-old Milford High School graduate filed a lawsuit against the city’s school board, claiming they sent a police officer to his home and banned him from schools and meetings because he criticized teachers’ political activity.

Nikki Haley just *totally* flip-flopped on Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy

Nikki Haley sent a clear message to Donald Trump on Monday: If you run for president, I'm out.