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John Lewis, a founding father of American democracy

When John Lewis left us, editorials and columns paid tribute to his leadership, his courage, his moral example. The praise was well deserved. A broader context helps understand his true contribution.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited

The Hyundai Elantra Limited is a perfect example of how times have changed. Small used to mean cheap in the auto world but not anymore.

First-of-its-Kind Good to Go Program Designed to Improve Safety for Residents and Visitors as Nashville Starts to Reopen

A new program launched by Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, in collaboration with Vanderbilt Health and Ryman Hospitality Properties, provides businesses with enhanced safety resources and best practices

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Lifetime Celebrates Pride Month 2020 With a Special Reairing of Prayers For Bobby and Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story

Following the landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court earlier this month to expand civil rights by ruling that federal anti-bias law protects millions of gay, lesbian and transgender workers from workplace discrimination, Lifetime further celebrates the LGBTQ community by airing an encore presentation of the critically acclaimed 2009 original movie, Prayers for Bobby on Monday, June 29 at 8pm ET/PT.

2,493,169 Texas Adults Live Alone

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, millions of Americans are hunkering down at home. Working from the kitchen table, homeschooling, and attending virtual happy hours have become the new normal. But for the 34 million adults who live alone in the U.S., the pandemic and economic downturn bring a unique set of challenges, both financial and psychological. Shelter-in-place and social distancing orders can amplify loneliness for people who live by themselves. At the same time, those suffering job losses and other financial hardships can’t rely on a significant other or roommate to help cover essential costs.

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PVAMU alumna shares experience working as NICU nurse during COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted our entire world, and medical professionals are experiencing it most. As a nurse in a level 4 NICU (neonatal intensive care unit), COVID-19 is ever-present. Though the virus doesn’t impact my unit as much as other units, we’ve still had to deal with the occasional “rule-out” baby.

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COVID-19: Protecting the Right to Vote

There is a long history of voting rights inequality and blatant voter suppression in Texas. From the number of polling locations available in low-income communities to poll taxes to voter intimidation tactics focused on communities of color, we have had to fight to perform our constitutional duty to cast ballots.

COVID Crisis Exacerbates Burden of Student Debt for Women

Black Women and Low-income Women Face Especially High Debt, Weak Job Prospects

The global pandemic is making the country’s student debt crisis exponentially worse, according to a new analysis by the American Association of University Women. AAUW concludes that, unless policymakers take further action to combat student debt and bolster the U.S. economy, millions of women college graduates will face unprecedented burdens that will hamper their economic security for years to come.

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April Ryan Is 'Angry' About Death Threats, But She's Not Backing Down

White House correspondent April Ryan says she's received death threats from the public since asking press secretary Sarah Sanders at the White House press briefing on Tuesday if President Donald Trump has ever "thought about stepping down."

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East End to Host Cinco de Mayo and Piñatafest in “El Corazon de la Comunidad”

The East End District, in partnership with the East End Foundation, Houston Arts Alliance, Houston First and other cultural and arts organizations of the Houston area will bring colorful festivities for children and adults alike to the award-winning Navigation Esplanade on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).

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Sean "Diddy" Combs And The Makers Of CÎROC Ultra Premium Expand To A New Category With CÎROC VS Fine French Brandy

Today Sean "Diddy" Combs and the Makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka are proud to announce the official launch of CÎROC VS Fine French Brandy. CÎROC is a spirits brand defined by its commitment to excellence, innovation and celebration. True to form, CÎROC brings its defining values to brandy with CÎROC VS. The launch represents the brand's expansion into a new category.

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Give Your Dad the Best Steak for Father’s Day

Dads typically love steak, so this Father’s Day, go ahead and shower him with some love straight off the grill. You can make the day even more memorable by sharing the grilling experience together.

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Evolution Academy: The School of Second Chances

Second chances are a gift. They are your do over to execute the lesson learned from your first opportunity. Since they are also rare any chance you get one, it shouldn’t be wasted but utilize for everything its worth.

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Everything That Rumbles Is Not Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance is often a misunderstood condition. Lactose intolerance occurs when you have a lower level of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest milk sugar. Many African-Americans are avoiding dairy, particularly milk because they think they are lactose intolerant.

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Ocasio-Cortez Under Fire -- Because She's Right

The big guns are out for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the charismatic first term legislator from New York.

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Racial Violence: Memory and Truth

Donald Trump's use of the term "lynching" to describe the ongoing impeachment inquiry in the House naturally sparked bipartisan outrage.

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Can America Break Its Gun Addiction?

Can America break its gun addiction? After mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, Southaven, Mississippi, Dayton, Ohio and Midland and Odessa, Texas, public demand for sensible gun reform once more soared. And once more, Republican politicians, led by Donald Trump, were intimidated into inaction by the gun lobby, led by the National Rifle Association. Remarkably, it was America's largest retailer -- Walmart -- that exhibited the courage politicians lacked.

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Simple Steps for Back-to-School Success

Finding new clothes and gathering pens, pencils, notebooks and other supplies are always part of the back-to-school fun, but there are other needs and wants to consider when another school year rolls around.

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Joe Biden's Foot-In-Mouth Syndrome Strikes Again After He Implies Black Parents Don't Know How To Raise Their Kids

Former Vice President Joe Biden tasted his toes again after he flubbed an answer to a debate question about slavery.

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Greenspoint Area Pastor Jamail Johnson Campaigns For A Change In Aldine Independent School District

North Houston area Pastor Jamail Johnson (The Word Church) Campaigns for the Position 1 seat on the board of Aldine Independent School District. Johnson recently hosted his campaign kick-off on last Thursday, Sept. 14, 2019 at the Allen Dave Tribute Center.