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Long-time HPD Officer Named Acting Police Chief at TSU

as Southern University has announced that Mary Young has been named new acting chief of police for the Department of Public Safety at Texas

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Rival sides in Yemen's war to hold first direct talks in years

Officials from Yemen's internationally-recognized government are set to hold direct talks with Houthi rebels in Sweden on Thursday in the most significant step to end the country's conflict in more than two years.

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Man Dies After Breaching Security at Honolulu Airport

A man forced his way into a secure area at Honolulu International Airport and died after he was detained, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said.

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BET Awards 2017: Biggest Moments From the Show

The four-hour award show was hosted by comedian Leslie Jones, who kept the laughs coming. The evening featured performances by Bruno Mars, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and DJ Khaled.

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Anthony Johnson, 'Friday' actor and comedian, has died

Anthony "AJ" Johnson, an actor and comedian best known for his performance as Ezal in "Friday," has died, his representative LyNea Bell told CNN Monday. He was 55.

Three Americans checked into a resort on the same day and died within a week. Now their families want answers

Pennsylvania resident Miranda Schaup-Werner checked into a resort in the Dominican Republic on May 25 and was excitedly taking pictures in the room she shared with her husband.

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Wells Fargo Invests $6.6 Million in Lending Capital and Grants for Black Businesses

Wells Fargo, the nation’s third-largest bank, is awarding $6.6 million in lending capital and grants to 12 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) nationally that black-owned small businesses and others can use to flourish and create jobs.

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Chris Rock isn't pressing charges against Will Smith for the Oscars slap

Chris Rock will not be pressing charges against Will Smith following their onstage altercation at this year's Oscars, the Los Angeles Police Department has said.

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The Ensemble Theatre is Serving Up the FLAVOR with ‘CLYDE’S!’

Right on time for Women’s History Month, The Ensemble Theatre’s next production, ‘CLYDE’S,’ showcases the talents and contributions of amazing female artistry. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning Playwright Lynn Nottage, ‘CLYDE’S’ is one of the most popular plays in the country. ‘CLYDE’S’ debuted on Broadway in 2021 and instantly became a favorite amongst theatre patrons and critics alike, going on to receive the Tony Award for Best Play in 2022.

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TLC's Say Yes to the Prom Hosts Prom Shopping Day for Houston

-Monte Durham of TLC’s SAY YES TO THE DRESS: ATLANTA, Macy’s and more join TLC initiative to gift students with head-to-toe prom attire-

TLC’s SAY YES TO THE PROM initiative is back, and is coming to Houston on March 22 at the Marriott Marquis to make prom dreams come true for more than 200 underserved and academically high-achieving high school students. As part of the all-day event, deserving young women and men will be treated to a day of mentoring, prom dress and formal wear “shopping,” as well as head-to-toe makeovers with TLC’s Monte Durham.

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Black Press of America Making Impact and Progress

While about 37,000 workers were laid off or furloughed at media companies like the Los Angeles Times, Condé Nast, The Dallas Morning News, Gannett, McClatchy, National Public Radio, and VOX, the NNPA added staff and expanded services to NNPA member publishers across the nation.

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Jan. 6 rioter who assaulted Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick sentenced to over 6 years in jail

A man who assaulted United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick with pepper spray on January 6, 2021, was sentenced on Friday to 80 months behind bars.

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Trump celebrates women's rights -- and attacks Michelle Obama

At an event aimed at highlighting the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote, President Donald Trump disparaged the country's most admired woman, Michelle Obama as "over her head" after she delivered a scathing, direct-to-camera speech criticizing him at the Democratic National Convention Monday.

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This Millennial CPA Gave up Her Corporate Benefits to Pursue Her Dream of Earning a Ph.D.

Porschia Nkansa discusses what it takes to earn a Ph.D.

Research shows that less than 1% of African Americans are obtaining Ph.D.s each year in the United States, and if you’re a first-generation college student from the West Side of Chicago, chances are slim that you’ll even obtain a bachelor’s degree, let alone consider walking down the aisle to receive a Ph.D. Well, there is one modern day millennial, who has defied all statistics by walking a path that is uniquely her own. Meet

Texas Comptroller Visits University of Houston for Good for Texas Tour: Cybersecurity Edition

In the southeast Texas stop of his Good for Texas Tour: Cybersecurity Edition, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today visited the University of Houston (UH), an emerging leader in cybersecurity education and research.

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Jason Taylor Foundation’s Bluapple Poetry Network receives Broward College Grant for MLK Day of Service Event “Write to Ride” Inspired by the Freedom Riders

The bluapple Poetry Network’s C.O.R.E will take to the streets in honor of the Freedom Riders with a ride of their own on Monday, January 15 as part of Broward College’s MLK Day of Service.

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Rice names Reginald DesRoches as next president

Provost will assume command of university next summer

Reginald DesRoches, who is now serving as the university’s provost, has been named as the next president of Rice University.

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This 10-Year Old Black Entrepreneur Has Sold Her Patented Invention in All 50 States and Nine Countries

Elementary entrepreneur Gabrielle Goodwin has finally received the utility patent for her hair accessory invention GaBBY Bows. She and her mom, Rozalynn, applied for it when Gabrielle started her business at seven years old. The Double-Face Double-Snap Barrette solves the age-old problem of disappearing girls’ hair barrettes.

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Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Wins Two Critics’ Choice Awards; Sterling K. Brown and RuPaul win in TV Categories

The 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards went down in Los Angeles on Thursday evening. Jay Pharaoh presented the first award of the night for Best Comedy to The Big Sick after opening the show with a freestyle rapping skit alongside host, Olivia Munn.

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Prosecutors will investigate Spain soccer boss Luis Rubiales over unwanted kiss with Jenni Hermoso

Spanish prosecutors have opened an investigation that could end in sexual aggression charges against the country’s soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales.