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Music and Boxing Industry Mogul James Prince Hosts Book Release Party in Houston
The event will be held from 7-10 pm on July 6, 2018 at Johnny Dang & Co., 6224 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77057
he Houston community is invited to celebrate the release of “The Art and Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince.” The book chronicles the mogul’s success, celebrity stories, and sage advice honed through years of representing the nation’s most influential public figures. The book release party will take place on July 6th in Houston at jeweler to the stars Johnny Dang's $4.5 million venue featuring a Q&A with Prince, red carpet influencer arrivals, open bar, lite bites, and a book signing. Confirmed guests include iconic music artists such as Bun B, Trae tha Truth, Slim Thug, and Emmy nominated rapper Paul Wall, among others.
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The Unwarranted Storm Over Security Clearances
There would be no current storm over security clearances if all such access ended the day people leave government service. In that case President Donald Trump lifting former CIA director John Brennan’s security clearance would be a non-issue. There are two reasons why high-ranking civilian and military officials want their clearances and both involve access.
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Urban One, Inc. Celebrates 40 Years of Radio One at Star-Studded "URBAN ONE HONORS"
Some of the biggest names in film, television, and music gathered for a star-studded affair at the annual Urban One Honors at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on Thursday, December 5. Hosted by Urban One Founder and Chairwoman Cathy Hughes and actor Chris Tucker, the prestigious event celebrated the 40-year legacy of Radio One and will premiere on January 20, 2020, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, at 8P.M./7C on TV One.
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Featured Artist Of The Month: Local R&B Crooner Amaru 'The Musical Nomad' Opens Up About Childhood Trauma And Giving A Free Concert For Charity
With his soul-stirring melodies, Amaru 'The Musical Nomad', sung to an audience of community supporters, activists and individuals who deal with mental health daily.
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Houston Black Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Music, Art, and Food
With less than a month since Hurricane Harvey, the 3rd annual Houston Black Heritage Fest was definitely one to remember and the perfect way to bring the joy back to our community. With music, art, and great food this event was one where people of all ages came out and was able to have a great time.
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Healthcare Icon Tours Namesake Nursing Excellence Center at Harris Health System
When Lois J. Moore walked into her namesake facility at Harris Health System, she noticed a big difference. Gone were the rows of seats and cubicle spaces when it was a building used by patients to register or update personal information to obtain medical services from the public healthcare system.
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Proposed Alabama Bills Would Protect Confederate Monuments
An Alabama legislative committee has advanced two bills designed to further protect Confederate monuments and criminalize people who attempt to remove them.
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new ready for binging with just one click. It just came out in 2020, but Jingle Jangle has quickly cemented itself as a must-watch holiday film. The original new musical broke new ground for the mediu
Each year, the exuberant feelings and festivities associated with the holiday season are embodied through Mariah Carey’s chart-topping hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
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Buzzing Bronx Phenom Sha GZ Unveils Debut Mixtape Ruthless GZ Out Today
Leveling up once again with an uncompromising vision after generating over 100 million streams, 18-year-old buzzing drill phenomenon Sha Gz unleashes his anxiously awaited debut mixtape, Ruthless Gz, out today via Signal Records/Columbia Records. It stands out as the Bronx native’s first proper body of work. Listen to the mixtape HERE. To celebrate the project’s arrival, he will also share the music video to single “We Do A Lot” [feat. DThang] coming soon. Stay tuned to Sha’s socials for the official release date.
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University of Texas System Regents announce plans to build UT Medical Center on site of Erwin Center
Nation’s top-ranked UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and flagship UT Austin to build new hospitals as part of project
Today The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced plans to launch a monumental healthcare initiative to accelerate and expand UT Austin’s burgeoning medical district into a world-class academic medical center for education, research and patient care. The University of Texas at Austin Medical Center will start with two new hospital towers -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a UT Austin hospital. MD Anderson, the nation’s #1 cancer hospital, will expand its Houston footprint to Austin by building and operating a new, comprehensive cancer center, while UT Austin will build and operate its new specialty hospital.
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The Fixer Is Back: Iyanla Vanzant Returns with Dramatic New Episodes of 'Iyanla: Fix My Life'
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network’s award-winning “Iyanla: Fix My Life” featuring six-time New York Times bestselling author, spiritual life coach and executive producer Iyanla Vanzant will return to the network’s Saturday night lineup with all-new episodes beginning Saturday, March 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
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In Loving Memory of Marie Mosede Sonnier Heileman
Marie Mosede Sonnier Heileman was born to the late Ernest and Della Marie (Jolivette) Sonnier in Carencrow, Louisiana on November 14, 1934. In her teens, she moved to Houston. She attended E. O. Smith Middle School. She had to stop attending in the eighth grade in order to care for her younger siblings. Marie met Henry Heileman at a Zydeco Club in Frenchtown.
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It's Time to Turn the Prescription Drug Debate on its Head
Politicians typically blame drug companies for soaring pharmacy prices. But insurers, pharmacies, and other middlemen are the real driving force behind rising drug spending.
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Nicholas Johnson Earns Top Academic Spot as Valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020
Nicholas Johnson from Montreal, Canada, has been named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020, according to princeton.edu. becoming the first black person to earn that academic honor since Princeton was founded in 1746.
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Import Previous Data, Easily With New 2019 Version of ez1099 Tax Preparation Software
Just released 2019 ez1099 software easily supports data transfer from year to year, easily. Visit halfpricesoft.com for more details.
Tax preparation business owners and HR staff can quickly process 1099 forms with the latest ez1099 2019 software from Halfpricesoft.com. Customers are now accommodated with many new features in the new tax preparation software. Companies can also easily roll tax data forward from one year to another with the ez1099 2019 application. All of this can be done in-house! No expensive tax accountants needed.
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Boot brand Dr. Martens is considering a London IPO
Iconic footwear brand Dr. Martens is considering a listing on the London Stock Exchange amid a bullish outlook for the UK IPO market in 2021.
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NN Body to Host Self-Care Day this Saturday at Galleria Mall Boutique
Nathalie Nicole, Founder & CEO of NN Body Co., a Black Woman-Owned fashion activewear and self-care boutique in Houston’s Galleria Mall, is hosting “Self-Care Saturday” this Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 12pm-6pm!
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Spending bill aims to close vaping loophole
A new move by Congress targets vaping products that remained on the market despite growing efforts to clamp down on flavors that are especially popular among young people.
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New Book Named a Finalist in the Texas Institute of Letters Award
The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) announced Jasminne Mendez’s new young adult memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, is a finalist for its 2023 Jean Flynn Award for Best Young Adult Book.
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U.S. Navy Leaders to Blanket Houston-area Colleges and Schools This Week
Seeking top students for STEM careers and $180,000 scholarships
Navy leaders will have a strong presence in the Houston area this week, visiting numerous high schools and universities throughout the area in search of future Sailors who have what it takes to excel in high-demand STEM fields, such as nuclear engineering, cryptology, IT, and health care.