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American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault to Join Facebook, 1st African-American to Sit on FB’s Board of Directors
Facebook has named one of the nation’s most prominent black corporate leaders, American Express‘Kenneth Chenault, to its board of directors.
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JAY-Z Announces 4:44 Tour
31-city Tour Has Stop in Houston
Continuing its commitment to bring fans closer to their favorite artists, TIDAL members will have access to a special presale beginning on Monday, July 10th at 12:00pm ET. Members can find details for purchasing tickets at TIDAL.com.
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White House formally blames drone strike in Jordan that that killed 3 American service members
The US believes an umbrella group of militants called Islamic Resistance in Iraq was behind the drone attack in Jordan that killed three American service members, the White House said Wednesday, its first formal attribution for the incident.
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Bobbie Wallace Wright’s exhibition opening in September at The Collective examines the effect of the environment upon memory
“Facing Pages…Bodies of Water,” opens September 5 at the Community Artists’ Collective, with the art of Bobbie Wallace Wright, whose work often intersects and connects the literary, visual and performing arts disciplines.
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Houston Dash acquire DF Katie Naughton and 2020 NWSL Draft pick from Chicago Red Stars in trade
The Houston Dash acquired defender Katie Naughton and the 18th overall selection in the 2020 NWSL College Draft through a trade with Chicago Red Stars, the club announced today. The Dash traded forward Kealia Ohai to Chicago in return.
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Netanyahu rejects Hamas demands on hostage/ceasefire deal as ‘crazy’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas’ proposals for a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, calling the group’s demands “crazy” in a setback to diplomatic efforts to pause the war.
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Zachary Cruz, brother of Parkland shooter, arrested
Police have arrested Zachary Cruz, the younger brother of Parkland, Florida, school shooter Nikolas Cruz, for allegedly violating the terms of his probation.
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Killer Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison After DNA Found on Gearshift of a Car Pushed Into Bayou
A 21-year-old Galena Park man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder for shooting an acquaintance, putting his body in the backseat of a car and pushing the car into Hunting Bayou, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Australian police find bodies in search for missing couple
Australian police have found two bodies in the search for a missing couple allegedly killed by a police officer.
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The Forgotten Issue - Police Violence Against Black Men (and Women)
A photo of Colin Kaepernick tweeted out by Jennifer Lee Chan on August 26, 2016 launched a public debate. Kaepernick stated his action (sitting, which led to kneeling, during the anthem) was due to the oppression of people of color and ongoing issues with police brutality.
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Man who assaulted Pelosi's husband with hammer was looking for House speaker, source says
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked with a hammer at the couple's home in San Francisco by a male assailant early Friday morning, law enforcement sources tell CNN.
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Reps. Al Green (TX-09), Judy Chu (CA-27), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), and William Lacy Clay (MO-01) Introduce Limited English Proficiency Data Acquisition in Mortgage Lending Act of 2019
On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, and Congressman William Lacy Clay introduced H.R. 4783 and released the following statement:
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Houston Texans Announce Dates and Times for 2023 Training Camp Presented by Xfinity
Team to host eight practices free and open to all fans, including Back Together Weekend
Houston Texans Training Camp presented by Xfinity will begin on Wednesday, July 26, as the Texans take the field in preparation for the 2023 Season. Eight training camp practices will be free and open to all fans: Friday, July 28; Sunday, July 30; Friday, August 4; Saturday, August 5; Tuesday, August 8; Sunday, August 13; Wednesday, August 16; and Thursday, August 17.
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Most 2014 World Cup Head Impacts Didn't Receive Concussion Protocols, Study Says
More than 3 billion people around the world tuned in to watch soccer's 2014 FIFA World Cup, during which there were 81 head collisions. And only 15% of those injured players received a concussion assessment from health care personnel, according to a report published Tuesday in JAMA.
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CNN Poll of Polls averages show Biden advantage in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin two weeks from Election Day
CNN Poll of Polls averages across 10 key battleground states suggest tight races heading into the final two weeks of the campaign in seven states and former Vice President Joe Biden ahead in the averages of the other three, all of which President Donald Trump won in 2016.
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ational Night Out events planned for North Houston District on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park
The North Houston District will bring together area residents, businesses, military members and law enforcement for its 2021 National Night Out on Oct. 5 at Tom Wussow Park. This annual event is designed to enhance relationships among neighbors and law enforcement in a positive setting and to foster a sense of community within the Aldine-Greenspoint area. Although National Night Out is celebrated in August in some parts of the country, it is scheduled in October in Texas.
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John Legend To Receive Social Justice Award
John Legend is expected on a Massachusetts college campus this week to receive a social justice award.
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Texas’ First Black Football Letterman Whittier Has Died
Julius Whittier once remarked that attending the University of Texas and playing football opened up a larger world for him. It could be said Whittier helped open the university to the world.
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Stop asking Savannah Guthrie if she's pregnant
Savannah Guthrie is not here for the pregnancy inquiries. Not "Today."
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BET Networks Celebrates New Reality Series "Hustle in Brooklyn" at La Grange in Houston
Last night, BET Networks brought a Brooklyn experience to La Grange in Houston to celebrate the recent premiere of their new reality series, “HUSTLE IN BROOKLYN.” The theme of the event was truly felt by guests as BET activated the space to include scenes reminiscent of the Brooklyn neighborhood including a photo booth with a Brooklyn Bridge backdrop, a bodega with Hustle In Brooklyn magazines of each cast member, street lights and signs, newspaper stands and even distributing New York City metro cards with the Hustle In Brooklyn logo
