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Top 4 Sunscreens for Black Skin
Contrary to popular belief, darker complexions need daily sun protection just as much as their fairer counterparts. No matter your skin tone, sunscreen should every day regardless of the weather. With that being said, as important as sunscreen is, they’re not all created equal.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Announces Plans for Citgo Freedom Over Texas
Celebrating 30 years of July 4th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics Tuesday, July 4th from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. For the first time in the event’s history, the celebration will kick off with a patriotic tribute by United States Air Force Band of the West. Five-time GRAMMY-nominated and CMA Award-winning artist, HUNTER HAYES will follow before multi-platinum selling, 2016 MTV Video Music Award-winning DNCE takes the stage.
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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, Republicans clash in fiery hearing
House Republicans sharply took aim Thursday at Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation in a heated hearing that came at the same time the House passed a resolution rebuking Rosenstein and the Justice Department.
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The Senate and the next Supreme court justice: What you need to know
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, and almost immediately the US Senate was launched into the national spotlight as it's the legislative body that will formally confirm whoever the next justice will be.
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“I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness” by Austin Channing Brown
Oh, the things you’ve heard! You’ve been told statements that aren’t true, and that made you sad. Myths kept you from your full potential. Tall tales were told to provoke you. And with the new book “I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness” by Austin Channing Brown, well, sit down. You’re about to get an eyeful.
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Mitt Romney has some thoughts on Donald Trump -- and the President's not going to like them
The story of Mitt Romney and Donald Trump is long and complicated. And over the weekend, it added a new chapter.
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Ohio CEO pleads guilty to bringing millions of pounds of hazardous waste to Missouri
An Ohio CEO has pled guilty to dumping millions of pounds of hazardous waste in our area, all of which is sitting in a warehouse not far from the Missouri River in Franklin County.
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Why Maxine Waters' low-road strategy on Donald Trump is a very bad idea
On Saturday in Los Angeles, California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters had some thoughts about the Trump administration. Here's the key bit: "Let's make sure we show up wherever we have to show up. And if you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd. And you push back on them. And you tell them they're not welcome anymore, anywhere. We've got to get the children connected to their parents."
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Toys 'R' Us will close for good this week
The end is finally here for Toys "R" Us stores in the United States. The iconic toy retailer will close its final 200 US stores on Friday. Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy in September in hopes of turning around. But terrible Christmas sales left it on life support. The chain had 735 US stores when it announced plans to go out of business in March.
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Weingarten Realty Announces Pokéworks Coming to Baybrook Gateway
Weingarten Realty (NYSE: WRI) announced Pokéworks leased 1,800 SF at Baybrook Gateway located off Bay Area Boulevard and I-45 in Webster, TX.
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UHBAA’s Heritage Brunch
Photography by Vicky Pink - University of Houston Black Alumni Association held its first ever …
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Ice Cube Brings Big3 to Houston
Photography by Semetra Samuel and Vicky Pink - All eyes in the basketball and entertainment …
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Links Donates $25K to HAUL
Photography by Vicky Pink - So many Houstonians are still suffering from the effects of …
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William Chris Vineyards Brings Sway to Houston
Deep in the heart of Texas’ Hill Country nestled between Fredericksburg and Johnson City lies the estate of William Chris Vineyards. The exact location is Hye, Texas and here, they pride themselves on producing varietal blends sourced 100% from Texas High Plain grapes.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Welcomes Nearly 20,000 Members to Houston July 6-12 for Biennial Conference
Nearly 20,000 members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® (AKA) – from all over the world – will converge on Houston from July 6-12 for its biennial conference. Led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, L.H.D., attendees will engage in service projects as well as leadership training and development. The conference will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRBCC), as well as several hotels. Members from as far away as Germany, Japan, South Korea, Liberia, South Africa and the Middle East are expected to attend.
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Gabriel "Fluffy: Iglesias to Tape Netflix Comedy Special "One Show Fits All" at Toyota
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will be taping his new Netflix comedy special “One Show Fits All” in Houston on September 13th and 14th. Ticket pre-sale is Wednesday, June 20th (password: FLUFFY) and on-sale is Friday, June22nd at fluffyguy.com and www.houstontoyotacenter.com at 10am local time. Tickets range from $30-$80 plus fees. Gabriel is currently performing his “One Show Fits All” world tour around the country. This will be Gabe’s second Netflix comedy special following 2016’s I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry, his third comedy special for Netflix will tape in 2019.
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AMC suspends Chris Hardwick talk show after ex-girlfriend makes allegations of abuse
TV host Chris Hardwick is facing career fallout amid allegations by his ex-girlfriend, actress Chloe Dykstra, that he sexually and emotionally abused her.
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GOP leaders threaten Justice officials with action on subpoenaed documents this week
House Republican leaders are vowing action this week, including possible contempt of Congress charges, if the Justice Department does not turn over subpoenaed documents on the Russia investigation. But it was not immediately clear precisely what documents lawmakers are still seeking.