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UH Receives $5 Million to Combat HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc. Continues Graduate College of Social Work Effort in Southern United States

A University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work research center working to eradicate the underlying serious and systemic challenges that contribute to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States has received $5 million in renewal funding from biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, Inc. to facilitate the continuation of its impactful work.

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Houston Native Supports TOPGUN while serving with Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center

A Houston, Texas, native is serving with Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center supporting TOPGUN aviators at the Navy’s premier tactical air warfare training center.

Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed in Light of Menthol Rulemaking Process

Joint Statement from the Plaintiffs Declaring Victory

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the FDA – Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the National Medical Association (NMA) – represented by the legal team at Pollock Cohen LLP, are proud to have spurred on this action. The lawsuit followed the 2013 Citizen’s Petition which called on the FDA to prohibit menthol in cigarettes.

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UK energy crisis is 'bigger than the pandemic'

The United Kingdom will have to find an answer to soaring energy bills soon or risk a humanitarian crisis. But freezing gas and electricity prices over the next two winters could cost the government over £100 billion ($118 billion), more than it spent paying millions of people's salaries during the pandemic.

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For 75 Years, NAREB Has Advocated for Black Homeownership

Annual Convention Returns to Tampa Where Organization was Founded

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) kicks off its national convention in Tampa this week, as the organization celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1947 with the goal of securing equal housing opportunities for all Americans, NAREB advocates for policies and practices that increase homeownership for African Americans.

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'Hamilton' team responds to Texas church's unauthorized performance

A Texas church performed "Hamilton" this weekend, but the team behind the Tony-award winning production says it shouldn't have happened.

Daunte Wright's funeral is underway, marking another emotional day for a city reeling from police violence

Mourners were gathering in Minneapolis on Thursday to honor the life of Daunte Wright, the Black motorist fatally shot by a Minnesota police officer this month during an arrest attempt.

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Ukraine halts some Russian gas flows to Europe

Ukraine suspended the flow of some Russian natural gas to Europe on Wednesday, blaming Moscow for diverting supplies from the vital pipeline network.

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Netflix's vision for the future of streaming: More expensive or less convenient

Netflix lost roughly a million customers last quarter — the most in the company's 25-year history. But it stopped the bleeding in a nightmarish year, and the company believes that its new long-term initiatives will boost sales and subscribers.

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Future or fantasy? Designs unveiled for one-building city stretching 106 miles in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has unveiled designs for its ambitious urban project "The Line," touted as a one-building city in the desert which will stretch over 106 miles and ultimately house 9 million people.

Urban One, Inc. Founder Cathy Hughes Inducted Into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame

Hughes Joins Fellow Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2022 Inductees Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, Robert Smith, RUN DMC, T.D. Jakes, The Clark Sisters, NAS, Angela Bassett, Patti LaBelle and Prince.

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King family calls for MLK Day of demonstrations to pressure Biden, Democrats on voting rights

Members of the King family are calling for the national holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to be a day of action as activists try to apply ultimate pressure on President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats to pass voting rights reform before it’s too late.

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The ideal sunglasses for driving: perfect vision on and off the road

Porsche Design and Patrick Dempsey present new Fall/Winter 2021 eyewear collection

The new Porsche Design Fall/Winter 2021 eyewear collection, launching in October 2021, builds upon the brand's legacy of providing functional and innovative sunglasses both on and off the road.

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Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections with ruling in favor of Christian web designer

The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.

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Houston Honors Texas Legend Barbara Jordan with Monumental Artwork

Say the name Barbara Jordan with dignity and respect. As the lady of many firsts including the first African American woman in Congress, she demands it. Honoring her and the legacy she created is monumental in commemorating the history she made, the work she did, and the example her life still serves people of today, There is a U.S. Post Office named in her honor and a building in the business school at Texas Southern University too.

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Mississippi House votes to create an unelected, state-appointed court system within majority-Black Jackson

Lawmakers in Mississippi are at odds over a bill that would create an unelected, state-appointed court system in a district within Jackson, a majority Black city, with some concerned that the move smacks of a modern-day Jim Crow regime.

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Blue Ivy Carter: A Dazzling Young Icon Ushers in a New Era of Music Royalty at Grammys 2024 with Vivienne Westwood and Jeffrey Levinson Elegance

At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted at the illustrious Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 4,2024, Blue Ivy Carter, progeny of the legendary Beyoncé and Jay-Z, captured the limelight with her remarkable presence. Foregoing the traditional red-carpet fanfare, the Carter family made a discreet yet impactful entrance directly to the event, where Blue Ivy's fashion ensemble quickly became the talk of the town.

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Citywide Initiative: Mayor Turner Announces Inaugural Winners of Evolve Houston's eMobility Microgrants

Today, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the winners of Evolve Houston’s eMobility Microgrants that will fund electric vehicle and charging infrastructure-related projects in many of Houston’s underserved communities. Mayor Turner was joined by the partners at Shell, NRG, CenterPoint, and the University of Houston who together founded Evolve Houston to ensure that the city is at the forefront of the transition to electric vehicles.

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Supreme Court signals skepticism over Biden ‘good neighbor’ smog plan

The Supreme Court’s conservatives expressed skepticism over the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce smog and air pollution wafting across state lines during arguments Wednesday in the most significant environmental dispute at the high court this year.

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After Charlottesville, Push for Real Reform

Racism, exposed once more in the terror visited on Charlottesville, Va., still scars America. Hundreds of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, klansmen and other fervid racists gathered — some armed with assault rifles, wearing camouflage. They marched with lit torches, yelling Nazi slogans, looking for trouble. They provoked the violence, terrorized a city, and took the life of Heather Heyer and injured many more. In the reaction to those horrors, character is revealed.