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Teacher Turn Comedian Eddie B
"I'm Already Professionally Developed: Straight From the Teacher's Desk," is a book about Eddie B’s journey as a teacher on the way to the creation of the videos “What Teachers Really Say” and how the idea turned into one of the biggest comedy tours in history. “I share my personal experiences in the classroom as well as my home life! It all ties into the issues and desires of teachers who want to see better days; the ones who are really passionate about changing the narrative of this profession. We deal with so much!” Eddie B commented.
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Texas Black Expo Sets Sights on Next Level Success at Annual Summer Celebration
#TBE2019 Summer Celebration is June 6-9, 2019
The Texas Black Expo Summer Celebration is the largest African-American empowerment trade show and festival in Texas. This year’s theme is Next Level Business: Educating. Investing. Expanding. The 16th annual Texas Expo runs Thursday, June 6th to Sunday, June 9th and is free to attend. Thousands of people are expected at the George R. Brown Convention Center to experience the abundance of activities, giveaways and vendor booths.
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Charges expected to be dropped against USS Fitzgerald leadership over 2017 collision
The US Navy is expected to drop criminal charges and instead issue censures in relation to the deadly 2017 collision between the USS Fitzgerald and a cargo ship, according to a press release from the Navy.
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Investigators Believe Fires at 3 Black Churches in Louisiana were Intentionally Set
Fires that consumed three historically black Louisiana churches in 10 days are believed to have been intentionally set, a local elected official said Tuesday.
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3 US service members killed in Afghanistan
Three US service members were killed by an improvised explosive device near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the US military. Three other US service members and a contractor were wounded.
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Here are the 18 Democrats who have said they're running for president
The 2020 Democratic field is taking shape, with candidates revealing their intentions on a seemingly everyday basis.
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9 top administration officials who told Trump 'no' -- and what happened next
Two weeks before she was fired, Kirstjen Nielsen told President Donald Trump "no."
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Reality TV Show Breaking New Ground In The Music Industry
RiseUP TV to Feature Slate of International Artists Performing Live On Tour, with Long Island’s Own Chris Ruben Band Performing in Smithtown
RiseUP TV is a live musical tour and reality TV show that features musical artists from around the world. The live tours will happen simultaneously in Canada and the USA, with a UK version coming in the fall of 2019.
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The bold women of 'Game of Thrones' have origins in Scottish history
Beginning April 14, the world will tune in to watch the Starks, Daenerys Targaryen's armies and some wayward Lannisters do battle with an undead army and a zombie dragon.
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'Rush Hour 4' may be in the works
Chris Tucker took to social media over the weekend to wish his longtime pal and "Rush Hour" co-star Jackie Chan a happy birthday, but it was what they did in the photo that has people talking.
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Nancy Pelosi just trolled Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Again.
Nancy Pelosi didn't get to where she is without learning how to troll with the best of them. And in an interview with USA Today released Monday, the speaker of the House again turns her gaze to the most famous/infamous freshman House member in recent memory: New York's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Trump is removing US Secret Service director
United States Secret Service director Randolph "Tex" Alles is being removed from his position, multiple administration officials tell CNN.
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Warm Up with Sweet and Savory Comfort Food
If chocolate for dinner sounds too good to be true, it’s because chocolate is usually associated with decadent desserts. However, it can also take comfort food to a whole new level when paired with savory ingredients like red meat.
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The Unsung Hero: Eric Gordon Is An Intricate Part of the Rockets Success This Season
With less than a week left in the 2018-19 NBA season, the Houston Rockets are looking to secure the number three seed in the Western Conference playoffs. If the cards fall right they may even be able to move up behind the Golden State Warriors for the number two spot if the Denver Nuggets have a couple of setbacks and Houston wins out. The Rockets needs to stay in that spot to avoid an early matchup with the 2018 NBA Finals champs Golden State Warriors.
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Wine and Wildflowers Make Gatlinburg the Perfect Spring Destination
Wanting a relaxing getaway weekend? Gatlinburg's Smoky Mountains are calling!
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Chris Rock rips an absent Jussie Smollett at the NAACP Image Awards
Comedian Chris Rock ripped into Jussie Smollett with a series of jokes Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, where the actor was nominated for his role on the Fox series "Empire."
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“Black is the Body: Stories From My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine” by Emily Bernard
Your mother dealt with things you can’t imagine. It was a different time when she was your age, with societal issues you’d never tolerate and rules you wouldn’t abide. Same with your grandma: scrapbooks, history books and museums are the only places you’ll see what she lived. So what will your children know?
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Inside Kamala Harris' Plan to Raise Teacher Salaries
Over the weekend in Houston, Sen. Kamala Harris unveiled her first major policy proposal as a presidential candidate, pledging to boost teacher pay.