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Application Fee Waived for One Day Only at AIM’s Digital Decision Day

In an effort to provide college seekers with support during the application process, Aviation Institute of Maintenance hosts Digital Decision Day across their national campuses

Applying to college can be stressful for prospective students. Whether it is applying to college for the first time or deciding to go back to school, Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) invites all college applicants to virtually attend Digital Decision Day on Saturday, April 25. Decision Day guides prospective students in deciding on the right program choice for them, along with the waiving of AIM’s standard application fee on event date only. Program guidance will be provided by admissions, financial aid, and career services teams who will be online for the virtual event.

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HISD updates food distribution site for April 16

As the Houston Independent School District continues its food distribution efforts throughout the district, there has been an update to one of Thursday’s distribution sites.

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Houston First Corp. Rallies With Resources And Events To Support Hospitality Community

To support local businesses during COVID-19, Houston First Corporation has launched several initiatives and programs including a comprehensive landing page called, A New Way To HOU, dedicated to sharing information, opportunities and collaboration. The organization is also rolling out a #MissingHOU campaign, encouraging community engagement.

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CAHS Mourns The Loss Of Mr. Benny Lockett

Prairie View A&M University, notably the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, has suffered a tremendous loss. On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, PVAMU alumnus, Mr. Benny Lockett, passed away. Lockett most recently served the university as a Board of Trustee member after serving for years as the former Associate Administrator for the CAHS Cooperative Extension Program. Following active duty in the United States Army and brief employment with an Information Technology Company in Dallas, Benny Lockett joined the Cooperative Extension Program administration in 1977.

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Governor Abbott, Goldman Sachs, LiftFund Announce $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. These loans, made through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), will primarily be used for payroll so that employees can continue to receive paychecks and small businesses can retain their employees and will be partially or wholly forgiven.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: They Blame it on Us?

It is absolutely shocking! In Illinois, 43 percent of people who have died from the disease and 28 percent of those who have tested positive are African-Americans, a group that makes up just 15 percent of the state’s population. African-Americans, who account for a third of positive tests in Michigan, represent 40 percent of deaths in that state even though they make up 14 percent of the population. In Louisiana, about 70 percent of the people who have died are black, though only a third of that state’s population is.

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Loni Love Welcomes #ClubQuarantine's D-Nice and Star of The Clark Sisters Biopic Kierra Sheard to #QuarantineWithLoni

In light of COVID-19, Emmy and 2x NAACP Image Award winner Loni Love has been providing fans an opportunity to escape for an hour a day. #QuarantineWithLoni is an Instagram Live series (via @ComicLoniLove) in which Love brings on fans to chat about how they are dealing with the 'stay at home' order. Many fans have checked in with her from around the world giving various perspectives of regulations within their country. To add some fun, fans look forward to playing the popular 'Shoutragous!' game as seen on "The Real" that requires blurting out things related to a specific topic before time runs out!

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Keep your immune system in top shape with these tips

For years, Dr. Ahmad Garrett-Price has been counseling patients about the need to keep their immune systems strong, emphasizing exercise, nutrition and sleep.

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Economic Assistance Available for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is offering two loan programs to provide small businesses immediate relief so they can keep their operations running. Both programs are being managed by the Houston-Galveston Area Local Development Corporation (H-GALDC).

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HISD announces new food distribution sites for week of April 13

The Houston Independent School District will continue food distribution efforts at 25 sites throughout the district during the week of Monday, April 13.

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Judicial Watch Sues to Force North Carolina to Clean Its Voter Rolls

Lawsuit Alleges North Carolina has Nearly One Million Inactive Voters

Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a lawsuit against North Carolina and two of its counties for failing to clean their voter rolls. According to Judicial Watch’s analysis of voter registration data, many of North Carolina’s 100 counties have large numbers of ineligible voters on their rolls. Judicial Watch also alleges that the States’ own data shows that North Carolina has nearly one million inactive voters on its rolls (Judicial Watch v. North Carolina and North Carolina State Board of Elections, et al. (No. 3:20-cv- 211)).

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Houston Community College Creates Community Partnership to Address Protective Gear Shortages in Houston

Houston Community College (HCC) announced that San Jacinto College, University of Houston at Sugar Land, Fort Bend County Judge’s Office, TX/RX Labs, Alief ISD and Houston ISD have joined efforts to help address personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for local area medical professionals and first responders in the fight against COVID-19.

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Pastor, Author And Social Media Celeb Aims To Change Futures––Especially For Women With Difficult Pasts

It's always a good time to celebrate the many successes and accomplishments of women who have made an impact on the world. But let us not forget the many women who look inward, wondering what history or legacy they might be creating. For many, a troubled past can make it difficult to discover the paths to success that lie ahead; after all, you can't change history. Fortunately, pastor and author Jameliah Young (formerly Young-Mitchell) has a solution to help those with difficult pasts discover their bright futures.

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Sayonne Brings the Heat With the Edgy "Hot Sauce"

It's "HOT SAUCE-PALOOZA" with SAYONNE as she comes to Facebook Live and Instagram Live on Friday, (4/10) at 3 pm EST.

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Construction Layoffs Spread Rapidly As Coronavirus Shuts Down Projects, In Contrast To Job Gains Through February In Most Metros

Association Officials Urge Quick Enactment of Infrastructure Investment, Relief for Hard-Hit Firms and Pensions in Order to Save Jobs in Construction and Supplier Industries

More than a quarter of construction firms responding to an online survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America last week reported they had furloughed or terminated jobsite workers because of the coronavirus pandemic. The finding contrasts starkly with the association’s analysis of government data released today that showed a majority of the nation’s metro areas added construction jobs through February.

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TV One's Award-Winning Series UNSUNG Reflects On The Late Al Jarreau's Legacy

TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG shines a spotlight on revolutionary jazz singer Al Jarreau, this Sunday, April 12 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.

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Team First: Texans head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien reveals why the team traded DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona.

One thing I have learned by being born and raised in Texas is that we are a proud group of people who wear our emotions on our sleeves. You never have to worry about how we feel towards you because our facial expressions tells it all.

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H-E-B Launches Take and Bake Dishes with Underbelly Hospitality Starting Thursday, April 2nd, a New Ready To Cook – Oven Ready Dishes to Go By Georgia James Meat Market

Beginning today, April 2, select H-E-B stores are selling Underbelly Hospitality Take and Bake dishes. Look for the dishes near the entrance of each store.

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Houston ISD Relaunches Grab and Go Meals Program On Monday, April 6, 2020

The Houston Independent School District is relaunching its Grab and Go Curbside Meals Program on Monday, April 6, 2020.

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Stars Lil' Wayne, Angie Stone and DJ Khaled Reflect on Betty Wright's Legacy on the Next Episode Of TV One's UNSUNG on Sunday, April 5 At 10 P.M. ET/9C

TV One's award-winning documentary series UNSUNG shines a spotlight on the story of 70s R&B music queen, Betty Wright, this Sunday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.