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THIS LABOR DAY: A Time To Reflect and Recharge Our Commitment To Empowering The American Workforce

As we revel in the joys of barbecues and last-minute summer escapades this Labor Day, let’s also pause to pay homage to the American work- ing class—often the unsung heroes—who have revolutionized the quality of life we now celebrate. This day serves as a compelling reminder that the rights and privileges we effortlessly enjoy today—think the 40-hour work week, weekends, and safe working environments—are not mere gifts of fate but the hard-won victories of labor movements against corporate exploitation.

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Taraji P. Henson's Foundation Expand Pioneering Mental Health Services to 2nd HBCU

In a continued effort to destigmatize mental health conversations within the Black community, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york are proudly extending their groundbreaking "She Care Wellness Pods" initiative to Hampton University. This Fall, they are set to bring culturally competent mental wellness services to more than 25,000 Black women on historically Black college and university (HBCU) campuses.

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Books about Black Women's Body Image by various authors

The last two apps you downloaded were for diets. Ugh. Friends say that you're perfect but you'd like to lose your flabby arms, your thick thighs, and a few inches from your belly. You imagine what you'd be like if you were a size 6. You wonder if you could wear skinny boots again. But before you download another app, read these books about Black women's health and body image...

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METRO President & CEO Announces Plans to Retire

METRO's longest serving President & CEO Tom Lambert has announced plans to retire from the agency at the end of this year. Lambert began serving as president & CEO in 2013.

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Houston Style Magazine Spotlights The Edison Arts Foundation's Enchanting Workshop with Houston Grand Opera's Nao Kusuzaki

In a harmonious fusion of culture and movement, Houston Style Magazine is delighted to showcase The Edison Arts Foundation's recent workshop featuring the acclaimed Nao Kusuzaki, brought to life in collaboration with the Houston Grand Opera's Community and Learning initiative. This enchanting event took place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 1959 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489.

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HCC signs articulation agreement to create pipeline of transfer students to UST Rising Stars Internship Program

University of St. Thomas-Houston (UST) and Houston Community College (HCC) have teamed up to offer students an opportunity to start their college career at HCC and smoothly transfer to UST’s Rising Stars Internship Program. UST President Richard Ludwick and HCC Chancellor Cesar Maldonado formalized the articulation agreement on UST’s campus during a signing ceremony on Monday, Aug. 28.

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One in 100 people in Gaza has been killed since October 7

About one in every 100 people in Gaza has been killed since the war between Israel and Hamas erupted on October 7, according to Palestinian statistics.

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Aide asked 911 dispatcher to send ambulance to Austin’s house without lights and sirens before Walter Reed hospitalization

An aide who called 911 requesting an ambulance to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s house on New Year’s Day asked that the ambulance be discreet and “not show up with lights and sirens.”

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VP Kamala Harris Links Roe v. Wade Reversal to Donald Trump in CNN Interview

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday pinned blame squarely on Donald Trump for the reversal of Roe v. Wade, saying the former president is “proud that women are silently suffering” without a guaranteed right to abortion.

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How Virtual Reality Is Changing Cardiovascular Care

Virtual reality has been a staple of science fiction ever since Stanley G. Weinbaum wrote about high-tech goggles in 1935’s Pygmalion’s Spectacles. Now that virtual reality has become actual reality, it’s slowly but surely revolutionizing the treatment of heart disease and stroke.

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Coca-Cola UK Headquarters Blocked by 2.5-ton Sculpture Protest

Greenpeace activists blocked the entrance to Coca-Cola's UK headquarters in London with a 2.5-ton sculpture featuring a seagull regurgitating plastic, and called for the company to do more to help prevent plastic pollution.

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Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes

Talking robots that interact with older people could be introduced into care homes to help fight loneliness and mental ill health.

Five Steps For Dealing With Social Isolation

In downtown Austin, a hopeful message can be seen on a movie theater marquee. It reads: “IN ORDER FOR US TO BE ALL TOGETHER, FOR NOW WE MUST REMAIN APART.”

Texas' leading medical cannabis business Compassionate Cultivation maintains statewide delivery during COVID-19 pandemic

Compassionate Cultivation continues to deliver needed medication to patients across the state safely and effectively during this time of crisis

Compassionate Cultivation, Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, maintains its ongoing dedication to its patients statewide by providing them with needed medication during the current pandemic. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Compassionate Cultivation has been deemed an essential business by the State of Texas, and as Texas’ shelter in place ordinance went into effect at the end of March, the company implemented every possible measure to safely supply patients with their treatments, serving families in need and keeping their patients and employees healthy.

Trump and the American presidency's pardon powers

Not even Richard Nixon went this far. President Donald Trump has commuted Republican political fixer Roger Stone's jail term, exposing the corrupt foundation on which he built his administration, and flouting the basic democratic principle that everyone is equal before the law -- even the President and his 'dirty trickster.'

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Join the Instagram LIVE “Cocktail Club” with Tommy Bahama Thursday, May 7

This Week Featuring the Tommy Bahama Pineapple Crème Brulee

Join lifestyle expert Gretchen Connelie in the kitchen for a taste of the island lifestyle – no island required! Relax at home for this cooking demo and log on to the Instagram LIVE “Cocktail Club” @tommybahamarestaurant Tuesday, May 7, 6:00pm EST/3:00pm PST.

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Obama Says Men Have Been Getting On 'his nerves' And Urges 'empowering more women'

Former US president Barack Obama is urging more women to get involved in social movements and governance "because men have been getting on my nerves recently."

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Dow falls as trade war jolts investors

Trade war fears have returned to Wall Street, wiping out a chunk of the stock market's recent surge.

Moderna to apply today for FDA authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine

Pharmaceutical company Moderna intends to apply Monday to the US Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine.

Over 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements found north of Hadrian's Wall

More than 100 previously unknown Iron Age settlements have been found during a survey of the region north of Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom.