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Whoopi Returns to the View Wearing Folding Chair Necklace!

After a bout with COVID-19, Whoopi Goldberg returned to The View and addressed the biggest Black story of the summer: The Montgomery Riverboat Brawl. Not only did the legendary actress/comedian offer her thoughts on the huge fight, but she also wore a folding chair necklace as a shoutout to Reggie Ray, the man seen using a white chair to defend himself and others in the video.

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Pop-Caribbean Artist Jessica Antoine Releases EP "INTENTIONAL"

First-Generation Haitian Singer Jessica Antoine is Breaking Through the Industry With New EP

On September 15th, Jessica Antoine is releasing her new EP "INTENTIONAL." The music centers around sexual liberation, romance, nostalgia, heartbreak, healing, and more. Produced by Grammy Award-Winning producer and songwriter Elijah Blake and Matthew Finn, the EP includes songs in which Antoine sings in three languages: French, Haitian Creole, and English. It's a deep dive into Haitian culture and Antoine's personal experiences featuring a combination of sounds such as Afro Soul, Pop, RnB, and Neo Soul.

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Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Arriving on Blu-ray and DVD Sept. 19!

Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Walt Disney Studios will release The Little Mermaid in stunning 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD formats.

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Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder

A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Gospel Rap Artist Von Won Collaborates with Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas on Empowering New Single

Renowned gospel rap artist Von Won is set to release his highly anticipated single on September 15th, marking a groundbreaking collaboration with none other than Dr. Eric Thomas, one of the world's most dynamic motivational speakers. The powerful track will be available on all major digital platforms, offering listeners a blend of inspiring lyrics and impactful beats.

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Mielle Launches First Ad Campaign 'From One Queen to Another'

Dismantling Beauty Secret 'GateKeeping,' and Forging Sisterhood Through Award-Winning Textured Hair Products

Founder & CEO, Monique Rodriguez, and Brand Ambassador and Basketball Champion Angel Reese Featured ‘Passing the Crown’ as a Symbol of One Queen Recognizing Another

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Purpose Toys Announces Expansion of Popular Naturalistas Doll Line with Fade Collection

A line of contemporary "cultural action figures" that celebrate Black barber culture and the global influence of Black American male style

DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of viral NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Dolls and CEO of Purpose Toys (the nation's largest and most widely distributed Black-owned CULTURE-driven international toy company, and leader in natural hair products and CULTURE-driven products for kids) announces the expansion of their flagship line NATURALISTAS, with the forthcoming release of their latest brand, "FADE COLLECTION"!

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Commissioner Vincent Morales to Host Mobility and Parks Bond Information Session

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Commissioner Vincent Morales invite the public to attend an informative session on the upcoming historic bond propositions. The information session will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy, TX 77494.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Releases 10 New Digital Comics Exploring the Lives of Women Artists Represented in Its Collection

The Smithsonian American Art Museum has published 10 new digital comics, each celebrating a woman artist represented in the museum’s permanent collection. The trailblazing artists featured in the 2023 set of the series “Drawn to Art: Tales of Inspiring Women Artists” are Laura Aguilar, Tanya Aguiñiga, Emma Amos, Chitra Ganesh, Barbara Jones-Hogu, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Miriam Schapiro, Lilly Martin Spencer, Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke/Crow) and Consuelo Jimenez Underwood. This latest group of comics marks the third installment of the museum’s online series since launching in 2021.

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Naked Wines Launches Opportunity Fund for Latinos in Wine

The new grant program will help support this underrepresented community via $80,000 in grants

Naked Wines, the largest 100% direct-to-consumer winery in America, today announced the Montoya Opportunity Fund to help empower the next generation of Latino winemaking talent. Driven by winemaker Macario Montoya, the grant program is a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in an industry where Latino professionals are vastly underrepresented. In California, Latinos make up only 1% of wine producers in the state and this fund is an effort to grow this number. The program, which is being overseen by Naked Wines with Montoya serving as lead advisor, is open for applications September 15 through October 31, 2023.

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US task force recommends expanding high blood pressure screenings during pregnancy

Everyone who is pregnant should be screened for disorders such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia with blood pressure monitoring throughout the pregnancy, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended Tuesday.

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Whoopi Goldberg defends Hasan Minhaj’s embellished comedy

Whoopi Goldberg came to Hasan Minhaj’s defense after the comic admitted he’d embellished some of the stories in his standup sets over the years.

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Five Americans back on US soil after release from Iranian detention

Five Americans freed from Iranian detention this week returned to US soil early Tuesday following an initial stop in Doha, Qatar, two US officials told CNN.

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Hundreds protest against Libyan authorities in flood-ravaged Derna

Protests have erupted in the eastern Libyan city of Derna with locals demanding the removal of those in power, a week after torrential rain caused two dams to collapse, sweeping whole neighborhoods into the Mediterranean Sea and killing thousands.

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Rudy Giuliani’s former attorneys sue him for more than $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees

A law firm that represented Rudy Giuliani during recent years of investigations and lawsuits is now suing him for more than $1.3 million in unpaid legal fees, as the former New York City mayor is facing growing bills related to fallout for his actions around the 2020 election for Donald Trump.

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This hospital chaplain has counseled thousands of dying patients. Here’s what he’s learned

Joon Park still thinks about his patients long after they’re gone.

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Federal judge upholds convictions of Oath Keeper associate

A federal judge on Tuesday upheld two federal convictions against a Navy veteran and Oath Keeper associate accused of helping the far-right group stash weapons outside Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021.

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in detention after latest appeal is denied

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain behind bars after a Moscow court refused to hear an appeal against his pre-trial detention on Tuesday.

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UN secretary-general warns of ‘Great Fracture’ as world leaders begin debate

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming “Great Fracture” in the world, describing existing global governance structures as failing to serve a changing world.

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UAW president has some harsh words for Trump

The head of the United Auto Workers union is publicly denouncing former President Donald Trump ahead of his visit next week to Detroit as part of a ple