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John Legend To Receive Social Justice Award

John Legend is expected on a Massachusetts college campus this week to receive a social justice award.

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Racist Filmed Beating a Black Woman Is Desperately Trying to Avoid a Hate Crime

Protesters have called for hate crime charges against the white man seen on video last month brutally beating a Black woman in Dallas, but the man’s attorney has dismissed those calls.

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Magnus Carlsen beats Fabiano Caruana to win World Chess Championship

A quick handshake and it was over. After 20 days and over 50 hours of play, finally there was a result.

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Death of Queen Elizabeth Ignites Debate on British Colonialism

As the days passed after the Queen’s death there appeared to be a general consensus that respect, historic analysis and ceremony can go hand and hand. Several of the Black royal watchers in journalism, such as Zain Asher, blended commentary on the impact of British colonial history, Elizabeth’s specific cultural connections and the complex issues around why some revere the monarchy while others do not.

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Charlie Gard: British Baby at the Center of Global Debate

Eleven-month-old Charlie Gard has irreversible brain damage and cannot see, hear, move or even cry, doctors say. Yet this terminally ill British baby is at the middle of a global ethical argument over whether he should live or die, an argument that has attracted the attention of Pope Francis and US President Donald Trump.

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College Graduates: Looking for a New Career? Consider Teaching

Harris County Department of Education is recruiting college graduates for a fast-track, alternative certification program which has a proven track record for success. Online and onsite classes make the program convenient, and flexible payment plans provide affordability. Small classes allow students to gain experience from veteran educators who operate the program.

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Theresa May's Nightmare Speech: A Prankster, A Lost Voice and A Stage Set Fail

British Prime Minister Theresa May's attempt to relaunch her faltering premiership was badly derailed Wednesday when a keynote speech was marred by an interruption from a prankster, a prolonged coughing fit and finally the disintegration of the stage set behind her.

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Archaeologists restoring ISIS damage in Iraq discover Assyrian reliefs unseen for millennia

Archaeologists in northern Iraq have uncovered some extraordinary Assyrian rock carvings dating back around 2,700 years.

Disney shows off its post-Iger politics

Disney's CEO transition from Bob Iger to Bob Chapek marked a shift from an outspoken, famous CEO with political ambitions, to a largely unfamiliar name whose politics remain a mystery. This week, we got a glimpse at how Chapek's Disney might respond to the world's tumultuous political climate.

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‘God Save Texas’ offers three homegrown views of life in Lone Star State

Wedding the deeply personal to the political, “God Save Texas” turns three filmmakers loose on their hometowns, using their memories and current realities to explore the justice system, race and environmentalism through the complex prism of the very conservative Lone Star State. With Lawrence Wright’s book as connective tissue, it’s a pointed look at what director Richard Linklater calls “hometowns and the American consciousness.”

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Matt Jordan And Peter Thomas Of ‘RHOA’ Fight At N.C. Radio Station

Real Housewives of Atlanta exes Matt Jordan and Peter Thomas got into a physical altercation at a North Carolina radio station today as part of the ongoing drama over Jordan’s attempt to get extra payments out of his ex Kenya Moore’s pocket.

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Niecy Nash, Karrueche Tran & More Attend 'CLAWS' Screenings in Atlanta, DC, Houston

On Saturday, TNT and Bossip hosted sneak previews of the second season of the hit dramedy CLAWS in Atlanta, Houston and Washington, DC. Cast members in attendance were Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Jack Kesy and Jimmy Jean-Louis in Atlanta; Karrueche Tran and Harold Perrineau in D.C.; and Judy Reyes, Jenn Lyon, Dean Norris and Kevin Rankin in Houston.

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King Charles III and Camilla visit Northern Ireland as thousands of mourners file past Queen's coffin

King Charles III and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, visited Northern Ireland on Tuesday, as thousands of people filed past the Queen's coffin lying in state in Edinburgh.

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Prince Harry tells Anderson Cooper why he's not stepping out of the limelight

Prince Harry is continuing to speak out regarding the rift in the British royal family.

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Black History Month books for Kids

You know your history. You know about slavery and Jim Crow and Harriet Tubman and Malcolm X. You know about all those things, and more. So now make sure your child knows, too, by bringing home these great Black History Month books for kids...

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Movietopia Brings Films to Life In Houston

Movietopia delivers an interactive wonderland for movie lovers.

Reese Witherspoon gives an update on 'Legally Blonde 3'

Fans of Elle Woods can get ready for another explosion of all pink everything at the movies.

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Jan 19: Author & activist Lorraine Hansberry film premieres on PBS

American Masters -- Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart premieres nationwide Friday, January 19 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and will stream the following day at pbs.org/americanmasters and PBS apps.

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Register for Powerful Documentary Co-hosted by Change Happens

Change Happens! and Impact Collective brings to you a powerful and poignant documentary known as "Connecting the Dots", the first feature documentary of its kind to offer a raw and intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective. With heartfelt poignant stories of lived experience, the film exclusively showcases young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health

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Who's who in the House of Windsor: Queen Elizabeth II's line of succession

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. She was 96.