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A college textbook says Holocaust victims failed to realize their strength

An online textbook, which blames Holocaust victims for failing to tap into their strength, is required reading for nearly 19,000 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students.

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Raise Your Hand Texas Recommends Reining in State's STAAR Test, Reforming Public Education Accountability System

It’s Time to Support KIDS When It Comes to School Accountability

It's all in the balance. You need to maintain that first and everything else comes next. Without balance, the wheels won't turn and pedaling is a wasted effort. Without it, you'd dream of a place with no chance of biking there. No balance, no movement – and, as in the new book, "On Freedom Road" by David Goodrich, forward, northward, is the only way to go.

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Congressman Al Green’s Statement on Iran and Impeachment

On Monday, January 6, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding impeachment and the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani:

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OWN Announces A Super Soul Sunday Facebook Live Special Event With Oprah and Alicia Keys On Sunday, March 29 at 11am PT

Intimate One-on-One Conversation with Oprah and 15-Time Grammy Winning Artist Alicia Keys About Her New Book More Myself: A Journey, Life, Career, and How She and Her Family are Staying “Safer at HomeOprah Winfrey Network announces a special Facebook Live event featuring Oprah Winfrey in an intimate one-on-one conversation with 15-time Grammy winning artist, songwriter, producer, and New York Times best-selling author Alicia Keys about her life and career, as well as how Keys and her family are staying “Safer at Home.”

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Apple TV+’s GLAAD award-nominated kids and family series “Pinecone & Pony” premieres second season on Friday, February 3

Common Sense Selection and fan-favorite series from DreamWorks Animation is based on book by New York Times bestselling author Kate Beaton

Apple TV+ is excited to share a sneak peek clip on behalf of the second season of Common Sense Selection and GLAAD Award-nominated animated kids and family comedy, “Pinecone & Pony,” premiering globally Friday, February 3. Based on the book “The Princess and the Pony” by New York Times bestselling author Kate Beaton and hailing from DreamWorks Animation, the fan-favorite series follows a young warrior-in-training, Pinecone, and her best friend Pony, whose adventures together teach them how to be brave in the face of adversity, to speak truth to power, and what it truly means to be a hero.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Confirmation of Mark Norris to be a Judge in the Western District of Tennessee

Jackson Lee—“The Senate’s authority to advise and consent must be exercised in conjunction with constitutional aspirations, the first of which is to create ‘a more perfect union.’ The confirmation of Mr. Norris to the federal bench is an insult to this tradition.”

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This is how to prevent another 100,000 Covid deaths by December, Fauci says

With nearly 100,000 Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 and infections surging among the unvaccinated population, it's possible another 100,000 people could die from the virus by December, according to a recent University of Washington model.

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Mark Zuckerberg concealed his kids’ faces on Instagram. Should you?

When Mark Zuckerberg shared a photo on Instagram of his family on July 4, two things stuck out: the billionaire CEO wore a striped souvenir cowboy hat, and the faces of his children were replaced with happy face emojis.

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Eight Houston Black Leaders Honored in Art Precinct One Paints on Historic Church

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green and community leaders unveiled the “Sacred Struggles/Vibrant Justice Mural” that honors eight African-American who fought for civil rights in Houston.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Disagrees with Gov. Abbott’s Comments Claiming Harris County has Defunded Law Enforcement

Abbott’s Statement is ‘Politically Timed Stunt’

This politically timed stunt is part of Greg Abbott’s ongoing assault on Harris County, and deception is the weapon of choice. Truth is the best defense against a dangerous lie, so here’s the truth:

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“Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural Unveiling and Celebration in Downtown Houston, May 27

President & CEO of CHI and Houston Downtown Management District Kristopher Larson, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris Co. Commissioner, Precinct 1 Rodney Ellis, the founders of Street Art for Mankind, and several of the world’s most acclaimed fine art muralists will be in attendance for the unveiling of “Big Art. Bigger Change” Mural.

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14-Year Study: Holding Students Back In Grade School Hurts Their Chances Of Graduating

A 14-year study conducted by the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development has determined that Texas students who are held back during elementary school are almost three times more likely than their peers to drop out of high school.

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Big Polluters vs. Our Kids

Far too often, big polluters feed us the lie that we have to choose between clean air or a healthy economy. Last week, the Biden-Harris administration made a big move that shows Americans do not have to choose. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) released updated protective air quality standards that will save both lives and money.

18 Texas Sheriffs Push for Immigrant Deportation Despite Harris County’s Resistance

Harris County sheriff Ed Gonzalez has stopped the funding of workers who operated the Harris County Jail assisting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement according to the Houston Chronicle.

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Nonprofit aims to connect grandparents, grandchildren through a love of reading

It takes a village to raise a child, and in Philadelphia, that village often includes grandparents.

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Stepfather found guilty of child abuse after a Florida restaurant employee saved a boy with a note asking if he needed help

A stepfather in Florida has been convicted of child abuse after a restaurant employee last year noticed concerning signs and used a surreptitious note to ask a boy if he needed help, the Orange County State Attorney's Office announced Monday.

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Empowering Houston Women: The Guide to Good Divorce Program Unveils 2024 Seminar Schedule

The Guide to Good Divorce℠ program, renowned for its exceptional support to women navigating divorce, has unveiled its 2024 seminar schedule. The transformative seminars, led by Trey Yates, a seasoned Houston-based board-certified family law attorney, aim to empower women through the legal, financial, and spiritual aspects of divorce, fostering a happier and healthier post-divorce life.

Bowl & Barrel Supports Local Children with Big Hearts, Full Tummies Promotion

For every burger purchased for a child in need, Bowl & Barrel will match it with another from Sept. 17 – Oct. 15

During these trying times, distanced learning has made it increasingly difficult for many children who rely on meals served at public schools to be regularly fed.

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Emma Heming Willis shares update on Bruce Willis’ health

Emma Heming Willis is sharing a family update. The actor, who was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia earlier this year, has support from his family, which includes his 9-year-old daughter, Evelyn.

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Controversial Statue Installation Sparks Community Outcry at University of Houston

In a clandestine operation, an 8-foot-tall statue purportedly celebrating abortion and honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg was surreptitiously brought to the University of Houston main campus under the cover of night last Thursday, ahead of its scheduled installation on February 28th. The move, perceived by many as an attempt to preempt potential protests, has ignited a firestorm of controversy within the community.