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Former U.S. Atty. General Eric Holder Hired by State of CA as Legal Counsel to Prepare for Trump Presidency
Bracing for an adversarial relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, the California Legislature has selected former U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. to serve as outside counsel to advise the state’s legal strategy against the incoming administration.
Former 49ers Great Dwight Clark Diagnosed With ALS
Dwight Clark, the former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver known for hauling in "The Catch" from Joe Montana to secure a win over the Dallas Cowboys in the 1981 NFC Championship Game, revealed Sunday he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease.

City of Houston And Resilient Houston Recognized With Top Awards For Planning and Resillience
City of Houston's Planning and Development Department and the Mayor's Office of Resilience brought home top awards for planning projects in Texas.

Bar 5015 Presents the ‘I am My Own Boss’ KIDpreneur’s Expo to the Houston Community in Hopes of Building Future CEOs
Bar 5015 is a black-owned business located at 5015 Almeda that is committed to providing opportunities to the community. The premier lounge and bar is widely known for their food, chill and relaxed ambiance, and stellar brunch.

MUSIC MONDAY: “I Can’t Stop Loving You” – Celebrating Black Country Artists (LISTEN)
Last year, Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” renewed to debate over what is and isn’t country music. For all its beauty, honesty and diversity, American country music has the reputation and claim as “white people music.”

Ajayan named National Academy of Inventors fellow
Rice University materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Ajayan will be one of 148 people inducted in a ceremony at the organization's annual meeting April 10-11 at Space Center Houston.

‘Good Times’ Star, Ja’net DuBois, Found Dead at 74
Ja’net DuBois, who played Willona Woods on the classic sitcom “Good Times,” was found dead Tuesday. She was 74.
Civil Rights Leader Reverend Al Sharpton and Delaware Pastors to Host Black History Month Celebration and Dinner in Support of Diversifying Delaware's Judiciary
On Monday, February 24th at 6pm, civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton and Reverend Christopher Bullock will be hosting a free dinner for Delaware residents in honor of Black History Month, emceed by local Pastor Dale Dennis II of Hoyt Memorial CME. The event is sponsored by CPBD.
NAACP To Host Emergency Tele Town Hall Ahead of Coronavirus' Likely Impact On Communities of Color
On Sunday, March 15, at 8 pm ET, the NAACP will host an Emergency Tele Town Hall about Coronavirus: COVID-19 and its potential impact on communities of color.
NAACP Launches #WeAreDoneDying Campaign, Empowering Black and Brown Communities to Take Action Against Senseless Killings of American Americans
The NAACP, the nation’s foremost social justice organization, has launched a campaign entitled #WeAreDoneDying, aimed at exposing the inequities embedded into the American healthcare system and the country at large. From COVID-19 to running while Black in America, the abuse faced by people of color, particularly African Americans is devastating.

11-Time Grammy Award-Winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds Announces Winter Performances at The Mirage in Las Vegas
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will bring his sexy, smooth and soulful sound to The Mirage Hotel & Casino December 27 – 29, 2019 and January 17 – 19, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at the Terry Fator Theatre. Tickets for this limited engagement will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. PT.

Clinique invites you to take it all off.. for a good cause!
Starting TODAY, October 6th, 2017, Clinique is challenging America to take it all off during the month of October. No, not your clothes.. Your makeup! And we’re inviting you to help us make this challenge a huge success.

MFAH and HCP Present Inspired by Robert Frank: Publishing the Photobook in the 21st Century
Saturday, December 9, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Houston Center for Photography, jointly present Inspired by Robert Frank: Publishing the Photobook in the 21st Century, a panel discussing the current environment in the field of photography and photobooks, as well as perspectives on the future. The panel, moderated by Ashlyn Davis, executive director, Houston Center for Photography, will include: Alejandro Cartagena, photographer and editor; Manfred Heiting, designer, editor, and collector; Kevin Messina, publisher and editor; and Gerhard Steidl, printer and publisher.

Fish City Grill, Half Shells Offer Comfort Food, Chalkboard Specials to Keep You Cozy This January
Fish City Grill and Half Shells are excited to kick off 2021 with four comfort-food specials to keep you cozy during chilly January: Shrimp and Andouille Mac and Cheese, Slow Roasted Louisiana Pot Roast, Shrimp and “Shroom” Linguini and Creole Jambalaya. The pot roast was on the regular menu many years ago and is still requested by longtime fans of the restaurant, so Fish City Grill and Half Shells are pleased to bring back the recipe for a limited time. Below is a description of each dish:

Local Students Received Back to School Shopping Spree From Music Exec. Derrick Dixon of Wreckshop Records & Rappers Erica Banks, DJ XO, & Kirko Bangz
On Sunday, August 21st, music Executive and CEO of Wreckshop Records & ASAP Bail Bonds, Derrick Dixon, partnered with Houston rappers, Erica Banks, Kirko Bangz, and DJ XO to take 3 students on a back-to-school shopping spree in The Galleria Mall.

Nation's Foremost Women of Color and Capital Conference Returns In-Person to NYC October 13-15, 2022 for 4th Annual Conference
Business owners, expert speakers and industry leaders plus Fortune 500 partners from JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, Goldman Sachs, Capital One, Experian and more are on board for three days of masterclasses, panels and networking

Police Reform Action Brief: Restructuring Civilian Payouts for Police Misconduct Rashawn Ray, PhD
The Center for Justice Research’s recent policy brief highlights the process of civil payouts for police misconduct, highlighting inefficacies and an overall lack of accountability. Importantly, we outline the shortcomings of other responses to police misconduct, such as implicit bias training and body cameras, and offer a path toward police accountability through financial liability. Rather than spending huge sums of taxpayer dollars on civil payouts, officers and departments that engage in excessive force and misconduct should feel this liability directly through higher police insurance premiums and community-led funding decisions.

Houston Community College reveals first two bachelor’s degree programs
Houston Community College will offer two new bachelor's degree programs starting in fall 2023. Students can obtain a four-year degree in Applied Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Applied Science in Healthcare Management.

Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Celebrates 85th Founders' Day on January 24
Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated will celebrate 85 years of the organization's founding on January 24 with commemorative events held in Washington, D.C. January 27 through January 29 with the theme, "Tell Them We Are Still Rising."

Dr. Bernice King: ‘Voting Is the Heart and Soul of Our Democracy’
Since 1986, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has been observed by Americans, taking place on the third Monday in January. It is a day to celebrate the civil rights icon as he was an advocate for nonviolent protests during the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s.