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NAACP Condemns Trial Process for Kharon Davis

Sentenced to life by an Alabama all-white jury and decade of denial of Sixth Amendment rights highlights the need for reform of nation’s criminal justice system

The NAACP has issued the following statement regarding the life sentence of Kharon Davis issued today in Dothan, Alabama:

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Pete Wentz and Meagan Camper welcome new baby

There's a new girl in Fall Out Boy Pete Wentz's life. Wentz and his longtime partner Meagan Camper recently welcomed a daughter. The musician made the birth announcement in a special Mother's Day post on social media.

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Man Allegedly Pretends to Be Black While Robbing a Casino in Las Vegas

Cameron James Kennedy, an ex-convict who just got out of prison for bank robbery, is accused of armed robbery yet again after stealing $23,000 from a Las Vegas casino cashier earlier this year. Kennedy was allegedly covered with black makeup, pretending to be a Black man, while doing the act.

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Former Russian foreign minister Kozyrev to speak at Rice's Baker Institute

Andrei Kozyrev, who served as foreign minister of Russia from 1991 to 1996, will discuss his book, "The Firebird: The Elusive Fate of Russian Democracy," and current developments in Russia at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Jan. 14.

Texas Right to Life PAC demands Kay Granger recant her false claim of endorsement

The Political Action Committee for Texas Right to Life, the oldest and largest statewide Pro-Life organization in Texas, calls on Kay Granger to take back her false statement claiming the endorsement of Texas Right to Life. At an event on January 20, Granger embellished her record on Life issues in Washington before claiming “that’s why I’m endorsed by Texas Right to Life.”

Houston educators 3D print COVID-19 face shields for health workers

Each masks costs about $1 to manufacture; could help address medical supply shortage

The COVID-19 outbreak has put the heroics of countless educators on display across the country. However, one team of educators in southwest Houston have found a way to use their unique talents and the school’s cutting-edge classroom technology to help address a critical need during the COVID-19 crisis.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against the President of the United States

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following the introduction of Articles of Impeachment against the President of the United States:

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Issues Statement on Passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery

Rev. Lowery Widely Revered as“Dean of the Civil Rights Movement”

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Joseph E. Lowery. Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement in response:

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Postponing Special Election For Texas Senate District 14

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting the special election for Texas State Senate District 14 on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The special election will fill the seat being vacated by Senator Kirk Watson. The special election would ordinarily be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020, but the Governor utilized his powers under Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code to suspend provisions of the Texas Election Code and allow the election to be held at the later date due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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James Harden Teams Up With Kroger to Feed Five Thousand Local Families in Underserved Communities

In response to the COVID-19 impact on Houston’s most vulnerable communities, Houston Rockets star James Harden has teamed up with Kroger to provide a weeks’ worth of groceries to six hundred families each week for eight consecutive weeks, benefitting five thousand Houston-area families.

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New Black-Owned Business W.O.W Ice Emerges From Ashes Of Pulse Night Club Tragedy During COVID-19

A new Black-owned business is emerging from the tragedy at the Pulse night club in Orlando in 2016. W.O.W Ice is opening today, under the operation of Alex Murray, whose sister, Akyra Murray, was killed.

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Sweet Sound

As soon as I stepped off the elevator, I could hear that sweet sound that I had missed for over nine months.

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Texas Republican Party sues Houston mayor for canceling party's in-person convention

The Texas Republican Party is suing Democratic Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for canceling a contract to hold the state party's convention in the city.

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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Congressman John Lewis with Special Programming

In memory of Congressman John Lewis, OWN will present a special re-airing of “Oprah’s Master Class” from 2018 to air this Sunday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT and “Oprah Winfrey Presents: Legends Who Paved The Way” from 2015 to air on Sunday, July 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT. Episodes will also live stream on OWN’s Facebook page and will be available for free on the Watch OWN app.

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Mayor Turner Asks Cities Across the Country to Join in Tribute to George Floyd and Commit to Policing System Reforms

Mayor Sylvester Turner has proven to be a man action and not just talk. During the public memorial for George Floyd, whose death has sparked protests around the world demanding for justice for his wrongful death, Mayor Turner declared that things would change in Houston with a new executive order.

TSU Board Approves Temporary Revision to Admissions Standards Due to COVID-19

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents unanimously approved a temporary addition to the existing university admissions standards, allowing an important COVID-19-related exemption for first-time, incoming freshman who meet specific criteria. TSU will provide automatic admission for any student in the top 25 percent of his/her graduating class who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, these students will not need to present ACT or SAT scores. This change is effective immediately and is due to limited or lack of ACT and SAT testing as a result of COVID-19.

Fieger files $100 Million Lawsuit against Michigan Group Home for Suffocation death of child

Nationally known trial lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, along with Jon Marko has filed today a $100 Million Dollar lawsuit against Sequel Youth Services and Lakeside for Children, among others, as a result of the suffocation death of Cornelius Frederick, age 16 on May 1, 2020 (25 days before George Floyd's death),

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City Council Member Edward Pollard Free Masks Giveaway

City Council Member Edward Pollard and his staff, along with more than a dozen volunteers, gave away 12,000 disposable face masks on Tuesday, April 28, to Houston residents is support of the Harris County order requiring residents to wear masks or face coverings when outside the home. Hundreds of cars began lining up at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the PlazAmericas Mall, located at 7500 Bellaire Blvd. to receive the masks. Council Member Pollard also used this opportunity to encourage residents to complete their Census forms.

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GOP Rep. Will Hurd: Trump should not meet one-on-one with world leaders

Republican Rep. Will Hurd is advising against President Donald Trump having solo meetings with other world leaders because "too much is at stake."

Book helps readers find themselves by the gift the God gives to understand in prayer

Steven Loftin releases ‘Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone But Every Word that Proceed Out the Mouth of God’

Steven Loftin wanted to introduce readers to the gift that will make them really and truthfully know themselves. He does this through his book, “Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone But Every Word that Proceed Out the Mouth of God” (published by Xlibris).