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Twelve HISD Students Advance to Foley’s 27th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition Finals

Finals scheduled for January 13 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Christ

Twelve fourth- and fifth-grade students from Houston ISD elementary schools have been selected to advance to the finals for Foley & Lardner LLP’s 27th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition in Houston. The finals are scheduled to take place on January 13, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Christ.

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What’s New for Toyota’s 2023 Sedans and Sports Cars

As Toyota’s lineup of vehicles continues to evolve, guests will still recognize the quality, durability and reliability they’ve grown to expect from the brand. Regardless of powertrain, guests will experience an impressive balance of efficiency and power across the vehicle segments.

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Immunotherapy treatments and side effects, targeted therapy advances, new oncology provider training and an international drug discovery resource - MD Anderson Research Highlights Dec. 19, 2022

Insights into immunotherapy treatments and side effects, targeted therapy advances, new oncology provider training and an international drug discovery resource

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recent basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts. Current advances include a cell cycle checkpoint inhibitor with potential therapeutic effects in an ovarian cancer subtype, a telementoring program for French-speaking oncology providers in Africa, insights into the relationship between obesity and immunotherapy side effects, updates to the world’s largest cancer drug discovery knowledgebase, improvements to treatment response by blocking the EGFR pathway, and a novel noninvasive diagnostic test for immunotherapy-related kidney injury.

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Jacquees Returns with One of the Year's Most Anticipated R&B Albums, Sincerely for You

Includes “Tell Me It’s Over” featuring Summer Walker & 6lack and “When You Bad Like That” featuring Future.

Today, R&B superstar and multi-platinum singer Jacquees proudly presents his anxiously awaited third full-length studio project and one of the most-anticipated R&B albums of the year, Sincerely For You. Get it HERE.

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CREED III | IMAX Behind-the-Scenes First Look

Michael B. Jordan invites you to an exclusive look at the making of Creed III - the first sports movie to be filmed on IMAX cameras. Learn more about bringing the next chapter of Adonis’ story to the big screen and experience the film in theaters and in IMAX 03.03.23. About MGM Studios: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and distribution of film and television content globally. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels, including MGM-branded channels. Connect with MGM Studios Online Visit the MGM Studios WEBSITE: http://www.mgm.com/ Like MGM Studios on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mgm/ Follow MGM Studios on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MGM_Studios CREED III | IMAX Behind-the-Scenes First Look https://www.youtube.com/MGM

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Flight attendants share their air travel secrets

It feels like the summer of travel chaos only just subsided, but the holiday travel season is now upon us, with millions taking to the skies in one of the busiest stretches of the year for travel.

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Homicide is a leading cause of death in kids, and rates are rising, study finds

Homicide is a leading cause of death for children in the United States, a new study says, and the overall rate has increased an average of 4.3% each year for nearly a decade.

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JSU Fall 2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement set for Friday, December 9; Award-winning Journalist Roland S. Martin to serve as keynote speaker

Award-winning Journalist Roland S. Martin will serve as the keynote speaker for the Jackson State University 2022 Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony this Friday.

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HMAAC Hosts Legendary Champagne & Ribs

Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin to be honored

The Houston Museum of African American Culture presents the legendary Champagne & Ribs event on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The charity fundraiser will be hosted by nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Bryan Michael Cox. Veteran newsmen from FOX 26, Isiah Carey and Jonathan Martin, will be honored.

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Fort Bend County Hosts Home for the Holidays Mega Pet Adoption Event

Partners with Houston Humane Society of Pet Pantry Distribution

Fort Bend County Animal Services has teamed up with Petopia, Best Friends, Rosenberg Animal Control & Shelter, the cities of Sugar Land, Missouri City, and Stafford to host the Home for the Holidays Mega Pet Adoption Event. The county-wide pet adoption event will take place on Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Building B), 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

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Wicked Returns to Houston at the Hobby Center - May 31 - July 2, 2023

Tickets On Sale Friday, December 9 at 10am

WICKED, Houston’s most popular musical, will return to the Hobby Center May 31 – July 2, 2023 as part of the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2022-2023 Season. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale Friday, December 9 at 10AM.

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5th Urban One Honors

On Friday, December 2nd, Urban One taped the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, …

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Offering Medicare Advantage Plans in 38 New Counties for 2023

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will now offer health care coverage options for Medicare-eligible individuals in 38 new counties, as well as add multiple lower-cost plans in 2023.

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Jill Scott Announces Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 23rd Anniversary Tour

What started as the 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping, genre-defining album, Who Is Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I in 2020 ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But good news prevails: in 2023, the tour will resume, electrifying auditoriums, theaters, and music halls throughout the nation in celebration of a moment and movement that continues to enthrall music lovers of all ages and backgrounds. Scott will play the iconic album front to back, with hits from her iconic debut album, such as “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk” and other musical stories.

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Apple TV+ unveils trailer for fourth and final season of M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller “Servant”

Highly anticipated final chapter debuts globally Friday, January 13, 2023 on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ today unveiled the eerie season four trailer for its acclaimed psychological thriller “Servant,” which will return for its epic conclusion on Friday, January 13, 2023. Hailing from executive producer M. Night Shyamalan, “Servant” will debut with the first episode of its 10-episode fourth and final season, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 17, 2023, on Apple TV+.

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LL Cool J and a Host of the Culture's Biggest Icons Set to be Honored at The 5th Annual Urban One Honors in ATL

Today, Urban One is taping the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, GA. The two-hour telecast will premiere on Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One and will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.

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HIV vaccine candidate induces immune response in early clinical trial: 'An important step forward'

An experimental HIV vaccine has been found to induce broadly neutralizing antibodies among a small group of volunteers in a Phase 1 study. The findings suggest that a two-dose regimen of the vaccine, given eight weeks apart, can elicit immune responses against the human immunodeficiency virus.

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National Urban League Partnership With Wells Fargo Aims to Diversity Home Appraisal Industry

$5 Million Grant Will Help Certify up to 260 Diverse Appraisers in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Houston

Today the National Urban League and Wells Fargo announced a $5 million grant to create the Diverse Appraiser Initiative, a new program that aims to increase diversity and reduce barriers to entry in the home appraisal industry.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Rings in the Season with the Ultimate Holiday Gift Cards

Texas-style BBQ restaurant offers two gift card deals throughout the holiday season

In the spirit of the giving season, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering barbecue lovers everywhere the chance to stack, save and share with gifts that keep on givin’.