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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Moves 2025 Convention From Orlando, FL due to Governor DeSantis’ Harmful, Racist, and Insensitive Policies Against The Black Community

General President Lonzer’s Announcement Amplifies Current Convention Theme of Strengthening the Brotherhood and Standing for Social Justice

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. General President Dr. Willis, L. Lonzer, III announced the relocation of the Fraternity’s 99th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention from Orlando, Florida, scheduled to take place in 2025, due to Governor Ron DeSantis’ harmful, racist, and insensitive policies against the Black community.

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Carlee Russell Says She Wasn’t Kidnapped

Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who earlier this month went missing for 49 hours after making a 911 call about a child on an interstate, said she was not kidnapped and did not see a baby on the side of the road, according to a statement from her attorney.

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Urban League Texas Delegation to Hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" On Opening Day of National Urban League Conference

With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential. That’s why the Urban League Texas Delegation will hold an “Urban League Fights for You Rally” at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, the first day of the National Urban League (NUL) Conference being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston through Saturday, July 29.

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Alliance Wellness Clinic Receives $750,000 Grant to Launch Innovative Domestic Violence Intervention Initiative

Project focused on potential harm doers to stop violence before it happens awarded grant on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence

The Alliance was recently awarded $750,000 of grant funding from the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence (MOHTDV) to design, execute, and administer an evidence-based, preventive, domestic violence intervention program. The MOHTDV’s goal is to provide funding for projects that are innovative, culturally competent, and focused on intervening in communities of color and ethnic minorities when it comes to preventing domestic violence.

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Race Was a Factor In Black Professor’s Failed Hiring, Texas A&M Department Head Says

A Texas A&M University department head involved in the failed efforts to recruit a Black journalism professor said Friday that then-President M. Katherine Banks interfered in the hiring process and that race was a factor in university officials’ decision to water down her job offer.

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Surprise Squad Showers Kingwood Firefighters with Smoking Hot Gifts

Xfinity technicians Mitchell Johnson and Natalie Spellman recently ditched their fiber cables and tools to join Comcast Texas’ Surprise Squad for the day. The dynamic duo sprung into action to give a group of firefighters a big surprise.

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UPS and Teamsters reach a labor deal, potentially avoiding a crippling strike

UPS and the Teamsters have reached a tentative deal on a new contract, potentially avoiding a strike. A labor stoppage could have started as soon as next week and crippled US supply chains and been a multi-billion dollar hit to the economy.

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Texas Showdown: H-E-B's Quest for Texas Best Celebrates a Decade of Culinary Excellence

In the vast and vibrant state of Texas, H-E-B, the beloved supermarket chain, has been on a mission for the past ten years – a quest, if you will. This quest has brought them on a remarkable journey, exploring every nook and cranny of the Lone Star State in search of the most exceptional, mouthwatering products it has to offer. From salsas that pack a punch to delightful cookies, from aromatic coffee to artisanal cheeses, H-E-B has left no stone unturned in their pursuit of Texas-made excellence.

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Recap: 2nd Annual SpoiledLatina Summit

Yvonne Guidry's Spoiled Latina Summit was a true success.

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Why America stopped building public pools

Growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, Gerome Sutton looked forward all week for his chance to swim at Algonquin Park pool on the weekend.

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How ‘Roots’ made television history and changed American culture

When the miniseries “Roots” debuted on ABC in January 1977, it created a powerful moment in American culture that remains significant today.

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Black deaf students who attended 1950s segregated school will finally get their high school diplomas

At least 24 Black deaf students who attended a segregated school on the grounds of Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, in the early 1950s never received their high school diplomas.

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Houston native serves aboard Naval Station Mayport

By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach MAYPORT, Fla. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Navie Morris, a native of Houston, Texas, serves aboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Mayport in Mayport, Florida.

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Houston native serves aboard U.S. Navy warship in Mayport

Petty Officer 3rd Class Blake Thompson, a native of Houston, Texas, is serving aboard USS Winston S. Churchill, a U.S. Navy warship, operating out of Mayport, Florida.

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Plane crashes into power line in Houston, leaving 1 dead

An aircraft hit a power line and crashed in Houston on Saturday night, killing one person and knocking out power in the area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

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Doritos® SOLID BLACK™ Continues to Ignite Boldness and Celebrate Diversity with Launch of New Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno

Created in partnership with award-winning Chef Chris Williams, new Doritos Spicy Pineapple Jalapeno flavor continues ongoing commitment to celebrate Changemakers through specially designed SOLID BLACK packaging

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Jill Biden to travel to Paris to commemorate US rejoining UNESCO after Trump exit

First lady Dr. Jill Biden will travel to Paris next week to celebrate the US rejoining UNESCO, according to senior administration officials, in a visit that will highlight the national security imperative of American involvement in such coalitions and emphasize the role of US leadership in the world.

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7 Republican presidential candidates meet polling criteria for first RNC debate

Seven Republican presidential candidates have, as of Sunday, met the polling requirements to appear on the August debate stage following new polling from Fox Business in Iowa and South Carolina.

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The Negro Motorist Green Book

The Negro Motorist Green Book, a new exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor will be on display in Holocaust Museum Houston’s Josef and Edith Mincberg Gallery Sept. 1 through Nov. 26, 2023.

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Urban League Texas Delegation to hold "Urban League Fights for You Rally" on Opening Day of National Urban League Conference

With new political challenges rapidly emerging in Texas, coordinated action among the state’s civil rights advocacy groups is essential.