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Rodeo Houston 2024: A Melodic Mosaic and Charitable Cheer at the Heart of Houston's Cultural Tapestry

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (RODEOHOUSTON) continues to dazzle, not only as a cherished annual event but as a dynamic platform for a diverse blend of musical talents. Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO, couldn't be prouder. "With a spectacular array of 10 new performers gracing our stage for the first time, and a host of beloved artists spanning from traditional country to the vibrant beats of EDM and hip-hop, RODEOHOUSTON is a musical melting pot," says Boleman.

Don't miss Mick Mulvaney's 'unreasonable' answer on the USS John McCain

On Sunday's edition of "Meet the Press," Mick Mulvaney took a swing at defending the indefensible.

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Federal grand jury indicts four former Minneapolis police officers in George Floyd's death

A federal grand jury has indicted four former Minneapolis police officers in connection with the death of George Floyd, alleging the officers violated Floyd's constitutional rights, according to court documents filed in federal court in Minnesota.

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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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Democratic Senate candidates show fundraising strength in early 2nd quarter numbers

A series of Democratic Senate candidates announced substantial fundraising hauls this week, putting each campaign in strong financial positions ahead of races that will be critical to the Biden administration's goals.

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Honoring Nigerian Independence Day and Making Waves at the Honeyland Festival with Chef Kavachi Ukegbu

As the sun sets on October 1st, the vibrant celebrations of Nigerian Independence Day come alive in Houston's beloved 'Little Lagos.' At the heart of this cultural extravaganza stands Chef Kavachi Ukegbu, renowned author of the cookbook 'The Art of Fufu,' ready to orchestrate a culinary celebration that will dazzle the senses and honor the rich heritage of Nigeria.

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Air traffic control ‘failure’ hits UK airports

Air passengers across Europe faced delays on Monday on one of the summer’s busiest travel days after the UK’s air traffic control system suffered a “technical issue” resulting in restrictions on flights.

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'Black Panther' win at SAG Awards has us ready for a sequel

- It's still "Wakanda forever." The superhero mega-hit "Black Panther" won for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a motion picture at Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Ketanji Brown Jackson to meet with top Democratic and Republican senators Wednesday

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will hold meetings with top Democratic and Republican senators on Wednesday, a White House official tells CNN, as the confirmation process for the President's nominee to the Supreme Court gets underway.

Youth Gathering to Bring 19,000 to Houston Next Saturday

Participants will meet under the theme “In All Things.”

From July 9–13, more than 19,000 high school students, adult leaders, volunteers and exhibitors will convene in Houston for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Youth Gathering at the George R. Brown Convention Center and Minute Maid Park. The LCMS has hosted its triennial Youth Gathering since 1980. This year, attendees from across the United States and at least seven other countries will come together to learn how Jesus Christ is “In All Things.”

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Chadwick Boseman and Ryan Coogler on How ‘Black Panther’ Makes History | Variety

Chadwick Boseman struggled to catch his breath after he was cast as Black Panther. When he first tried on his spandex suit for 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War,” it felt too restricting. “It was suffocating,” recalls Boseman. “Literally, it closed off every possibility of air getting to you. I was in it, put the mask on. I said, ‘Hey, you got to get me out of this!’” By the time he headlined his own movie, as the first black Marvel superhero with his name on the poster, Boseman was more comfortable in his re-engineered costume. “I think it begins to feel like skin after a while,” says the 41-year-old actor. “But it takes time to get to that place.”

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Tensions in St. Louis: How Did We Get Here?

Since white ex-St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley was acquitted Friday in the 2011 fatal shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith, a 24-year-old black man, demonstrators have taken to the streets every night. Largely peaceful in the daytime and sometimes turning violent after dark, the protests have reignited the national conversation over race, police conduct and the use of the deadly force.

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Train a Child, Reach a Parent, Represent Well

Proverbs 22:6 states, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Either today’s generations missed a lesson or two or never learned it all but the lesson of knowing how to represent yourself well publically has been lost. Gone are the rules for wearing what is right.

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The 2017 BET Award Nominations Are Here

Beyonce, Bruno Mars, and Migos lead the way.

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Houston Texans Sign S Tyrann Mathieu and Claim WR Sammie Coates Off Waivers

The Houston Texans signed unrestricted free agent S Tyrann Mathieu. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Houston also claimed WR Sammie Coates off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.

Motown Records Launches the ABC Initiative

Label Gives Back To The Community By Supporting Food Programs, Black And Brown-Owned Businesses And Others

Today, Motown Records launched The ABC Initiative – a multi-faceted campaign focused on helping communities navigate the fundamentals of life in these unusual times.

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Man Charged In Theft Of Legend’s Bag, $25K Cufflinks At JFK

Authorities have cuffed a man charged with stealing Grammy winner John Legend‘s Louis Vuitton bag containing $25,000 Cartier cufflinks from an airport luggage cart in New York.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Previews 86th Grand Chapter Meeting

Join Visit Tampa Bay and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. to preview its 86th Grand Chapter Meeting that will be held in 2023. Hosted by ESPN commentator, Ryan Clark, Kappa Alpha Psi will announce programs and activities that will highlight Tampa Bay as well as honor local community members with a Distinguished Citizens Award. Local dignitaries such as Mayor Jane Castor and Hillsborough County Commissioner, Gwen Myers. Santiago C. Corrada, President and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay and Sherri Brown, Vice President of Multicultural Sales and Development will also be in attendance.

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espnW and Toyota Recognize 5th Class of ‘Everyday Heroes’ at 2017 The espnW: Women + Sports Summit

Brown Girls Surf, Lady Maverick Wheelchair Basketball, and Somali Girls Rock Receive Toyota Driving Solutions Grant

Last night at the eighth annual espnW: Women + Sports Summit presented by Toyota, espnW and Toyota announced the fifth class of Toyota “Everyday Heroes,” an award that celebrates individuals making a difference for women and girls in their local communities through sports. Grants in the amount of $10,000 are provided to the organizations honored.

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Anheuser-Busch loses top LGBTQ+ rating over its Bud Light response

Last year, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation gave Bud Light parent company Anheuser-Busch a top rating for LGBTQ+ equality. But because of how the company handled backlash to a sponsored post by Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender woman, it’s now off the list.