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The Wheeler Avenue Inner City Visions Women’s Guild Will Celebrate 54 years of Educational Assistance and Community Service and the Rich Legacy of HBCUs at its Upcoming Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards
The Women’s Guild, an auxiliary of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, will celebrate 54 years of educational assistance and outreach services to the Houston community and the rich legacy of Historically Black Universities and Colleges at its highly-anticipated fundraiser, the Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 11:30am at the Hyatt Regency Houston Hotel, 1200 Louisiana Street, in downtown Houston.
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Charges Filed Against Suspect Arrested in Fatal Crash at 900 Little York Road
Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal crash at 900 Little York Road about 2:10 a.m. today (April 24).
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'Grey's Anatomy' Star Jesse Williams Files For Divorce
Jesse Williams and his wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, are splitting up, People and E! News report .
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Michigan Doctors Charged in First Federal Genital Mutilation Case in US
In the first federal case involving female genital mutilation filed in the United States, two Michigan doctors and the wife of one of the doctors have been charged with performing the banned procedure on two 7-year-old girls.
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Unique Houston Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Killen’s Barbecue – May 6, 2017
This Cinco de Mayo weekend, pay homage to the margarita while sticking to a Houston staple.
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Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To The Credit Union Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sherri B. Merket and appointed Ricky “Rick” Ybarra and James L. “Jim” Minge to the Credit Union Commission for terms set to expire on February 15, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Allyson “Missy” Morrow presiding officer. The commission supervises the Credit Union Department, which regulates all credit unions organized and chartered under the laws of the state of Texas.
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New Orleans Begins Controversial Removal of Confederate Monuments
In the dark of night, workers wearing masks and tactical vests arrived Monday at New Orleans' Battle of Liberty Place monument to take it down.
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These States Are Observing Confederate Memorial Day On Monday
It's been nearly 152 years since the Confederate Army surrendered to Union forces, ending the American Civil War.
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Top 10 Prince Albums You Haven’t Heard (But Should)
Prince was an enormously prolific artist, releasing 39 studio albums in his too short lifetime. That’s more than any modern artist including those who’ve been around even longer like Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder AND Aretha Franklin.
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Even Oprah Can't Breathe Life Into 'Henrietta Lacks'
The Oprah Winfrey seal of approval remains one of pop culture's most powerful brands and marketing tools. Yet even that can't breathe life -- immortal or otherwise -- into "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," an earnest HBO adaptation of the bestselling book that's ultimately fenced in by its format.
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H-E-B Celebrates Earth Day with New Eco-Friendly Reusable Bags
H-E-B Celebrates Earth Day with New Eco-Friendly Reusable Bags Retailer Giving Away 180,000 Bags Designed by Texas Artist Becca Borrelli
Long known for its commitment to sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship, H-E-B is making Texas a little brighter this Earth Day with its new eco-friendly Earth Day reusable bag. On Saturday, April 22, H-E-B will give away 180,000 colorful Earth Day reusable bags, designed by a Texas artist and made from at least 75 percent recycled plastic bottles and containers, to customers across the state.
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Singer and Songwriter Coline Creuzot Is Up Next With Her New Single “High Life”
Singer and songwriter Coline Creuzot is well known in the Houston’s music community, and will soon be a household name with the debut of her new single “High Life.” The R&B singer’s latest love-tune has a classic R&B feel mixed with a modern hip-hop vibration.
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Magic Johnson On EJ’s Coming Out: ‘I Was So Happy For Him’
EJ Johnson has no bigger fans than his parents, and they were excited for him to come out.
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Spring Makeup Looks You Have Got to Try
Oh my, how things have changed in just a few weeks. Spring is finally here! Flowers are starting to bloom. The sun is starting to shine a little more. What I like to call spring is the Resurrection of Color. During New York Fashion Week (NYFW), designer Samantha Black showcased her new Spring/Summer line called Kingston + 917.
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Cuba Gooding, Sr. Has Died Of A Possible Overdose
The music world is in mourning again. Main Ingredient singer Cuba Gooding, Sr., father of Omar and Cuba Gooding, Jr., 72, has died. He was found dead in his car in Woodland Hills, California on Thursday night.
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Welcome Home: Andre Johnson Retires as A Houston Texan
There are certain things in Houston, Texas that will forever be associated with the city. Things that by the mere mention of the name is automatically considered “H-Town certified.” Places like Pappadeaux’s Seafood Restaurant, The Astrodome, and Gallery Furniture; people like Hakeem Olajuwon, JJ Watt, and Jeff Bagwell are just a few of those places and names.
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Earnest Pugh Releases Lyric Video for Hit Single "Need You to Breathe"
One of the hardest working artists in Gospel music, Earnest Pugh is also settling well into his role of label owner and executive. As the date of his impending album release moves closer, Pugh and his EPM Music Group unveil a stunning lyric video for the single “Need You To Breathe”, while whetting fans’ appetites with the final track listing for the album. See the video here: I Need You To Breathe LV.
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TSU LAW WEEK 2017: The Honorable Marc Carter Uplifts 14th Amendment
TSU Thurgood Marshall School of Law welcomed back ’16 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial …
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United in grief, Facebook killer's ex-girlfriend meets victim's family
Nearly 48 hours after the shooting death of Robert Godwin Sr., 74, on Easter Sunday, two of his daughters and the killer's ex-girlfriend met for the first time.