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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Expresses Outrage at Racist Incident at American University
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is outraged by a demonstration of racism on the campus of American University in Washington, DC. This hurtful incident has marred the historic occasion of the first African American woman being installed as the Student Government Association (SGA) President.
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MH370 search to end on May 29 after four years
The search for flight MH370 will end next week after more than four years, at a cost of tens of millions of dollars spent and with no clue of what happened to the ill-fated plane.
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South African Woman Winemaker Of The Year, Ntsiki Biyela Brings The Winemaker Series To Houston
The South African Woman Winemaker of the Year, Ntsiki Biyela, owner of Aslina Wines, is coming to Houston with The Winemaker Series, April 21-27, 2018, brought to you by Branwar Wines. This week of special events will be geared towards Houston Black Restaurant Week, a women empowerment dinner and plenty of winetasting.
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World's Second Biggest Diamond Sells for $53 Million
The world's second-biggest diamond has finally found a buyer. After failing to sell at a Sotheby's auction last year, the 1,109-carat uncut stone has now fetched $53 million in a private sale to luxury jeweler Graff Diamonds.
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International Philanthropist & Disabilities Advocate Lisa A. Thomas Featured in Photo Memoir By Celebrity Photographer Bruce Bell
Bell Releases “In Search of the Authentic Lisa A. Thomas” Photo Book
World renown philanthropist Lisa A. Thomas is the featured subject of celebrity photojournalist Bruce Bell’s new photographic timeline, In Search of the Authentic Lisa A. Thomas. Bruce Bell of Bruce Bell Media (BBM) has been in the photography business since 2002. His work is a favorite in the Houston African community.
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Virginia's governor called slaves 'indentured servants.' Here's a fact check
Once again, Virginia's governor caused a nationwide facepalm with race-related comments. This time, Gov. Ralph Northam told "CBS This Morning" that slaves who landed on the shores of Virginia centuries ago were "indentured servants."
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Tencent just invested in this Indian food startup
Tencent is making yet another big bet on India's fast-growing tech industry.
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British soldier killed by elephant during anti-poaching operation
A British soldier was killed by an elephant during an operation against poachers in Malawi, the UK Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
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‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler’s Emotional Letter Thanking Fans Will Make You Happy Cry
Ryan Coogler, the director of Marvel blockbuster Black Panther has written a love letter to fans that is sure to make everyone who loved the film love him too. Coogler’s letter is so good that we have to post the whole thing in its entirety.
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Toni Beck Named Vice President of External Affairs for Comcast in Houston
Comcast today announced that Toni Beck has been appointed vice president of External Affairs for the company’s Houston Region. In this role, Beck will be responsible for managing all external affairs activities for the region, including government affairs, communications, community, media, and public relations.
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Melissa Aytenfisu: Solo Art Show Opening June 22nd
Through a series of lithography prints, letterpress prints, mixed media pieces, paintings, and an installation, this exhibition explores ways in which Covid 19 has exposed social and economic inequities, and profiled systemic racism in Houston.
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Tulsa woman provides Alzheimer’s resources in Black community
This Black History Month, 2 News Oklahoma looked at the disparity in Alzheimer’s cases among older Black Americans and one woman whose life mission is to help bring awareness.
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‘Wild, beautiful, untrodden’ - epic hiking trails emerge in Saudi Arabia
Ben Hoffler always sleeps out in the open when he is hiking in the desert and describes it as “one of the great pleasures of being out on the trails, sleeping under the big, starry desert skies with the breeze on your face.”
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From Being Paralyzed By Shame to Coaching Serena Williams
Patrick Mouratoglou likes stress. He craves it. The man Serena Williams credits for taking her from "great to history" is not one to rest. He can't. Boredom would quickly smother the Frenchman were he to ever take it easy.
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5 Things for Friday, July 28: Health Care Bill, White House Infighting, Venezuela
Meet John Urschel. He's ditching the NFL for MIT. Here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Monday, July 31: Russia, Venezuela, Australia
The day the sun disappears (for a short time) is fast approaching. Here's what else you need to know today to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Friday, June 30: Trump Tweets, China, Germany, Travel Ban
It's Fourth of July weekend!! Be careful out there. Some popular fireworks have been recalled after unintended explosions. Here's what else you need Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Tuesday, May 16: White House, Syria, Cyberattack, Mexico
Hope your coffee is extra strong, because there is a LOT to get through this morning. Here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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5 Things for Tuesday, April 10: Alabama Governor, California School Shooting, United Airlines
Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
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Comcast Commits to Investing $1 Billion Over Next 10 Years to Reach 50 Million Low-Income Americans with Tools and Resources to Succeed in Digital World
Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program Has Now Connected More Than 10 Million People Over the Past 10 Years
On the 10th anniversary of its Internet Essentials program, Comcast today announced it would invest $1 billion over the next 10 years to help further close the digital divide and give even more low-income Americans the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.