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Compelling Bestseller Helps Families Of Missing Children Cope With Unspeakable Grief
Four years ago, Marie White's youngest child was abducted, and in that instant, White's family became one of a frightening statistic.
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Texan Whitney Mercilus throws Back to school bash
Returning 2 Learning at Lawson Middle School
Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus is returning to the field this season showing NO MERCI, and off the field he is assisting Houston Independent School District students as they are RETURNING 2 LEARNING. Mercilus is working through his foundation, The WithMerci Foundation, to provide underserved children with FREE haircuts, hair styles, schools supplies and vouchers for school clothes.
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Eugene Bullard, the 1st Known African-American fighter Pilot, Now Has Statue at Museum of Aviation in Georgia
Eugene Bullard, who became known as the Black Swallow of Death, was the first African-American pilot to fly in combat. Bullard now has a statue in his honor, unveiled last week in Warner Robins, Georgia, at the Museum of Aviation next to Robins Air Force Base, and about 100 miles south of Atlanta.
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HOV/HOT Ramps Temporarily Closed at Northwest Transit Center
The State of Qatar, through its $30 million Qatar Harvey Fund, is providing a grant to Harris County for the creation of soccer fields in Precincts 1 and 4. The fields will serve a dual purpose of recreation for area residents and as water retention basins for flood mitigation. The announcement of the new fields will be made by Ambassador Al-Thani, who chairs the Fund.
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Art Meets Science and Technology at Midtown Houston’s 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival
Midtown Houston will celebrate the thrilling space where art meets science at their 1st Children’s Performance Art Festival. The event will be held at Midtown Park on June 1, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. This year’s theme will explore how digital elements can enhance art with cutting edge innovation. There will be live music entertainment, artisan food, beverages and interactive art and science activities that speak to the festival’s theme.
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Nipsey Hussle shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
Eric Holder, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle, pleaded not guilty Thursday to one charge of murder and two counts of attempted murder, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.
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In the week Nipsey Hussle was slain, 26 people were shot and 10 killed in Los Angeles
The killing of Nipsey Hussle on Sunday has sparked an outpouring of grief across the country, but the Los Angeles police chief was quick to point out that his death is part of a troubling surge in the city.
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OneUnited Bank Announces 9th Annual "I Got Bank" Youth Financial Literacy Contest
Ten Middle School Age Children Are Eligible to Win $1,000!
For National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 9th Annual "I Got Bank!" Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. The contest represents the best essays and art projects that embody the "I Got Bank!" theme.
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LUCKYRICE Houston Feast October 27: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief
The Original Asian Food Festival Will Donate All Proceeds to Houston Food Bank
On October 27th, the Houston LUCKYRICE Feast, alongside the city’s best Asian-inspired restaurants and chefs, returns to The Astorian to help raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The night’s proceeds will be donated to the Feast’s charitable partner, Houston Food Bank, and LUCKYRICE’s presenting sponsor, Suntory Whisky, will match all proceeds in an additional donation.
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Trump Says Tariffs Will Come Off If New NAFTA Deal Is Signed
President Donald Trump on Monday dangled the possibility of lifting the new steel and aluminum tariffs he's imposed if NAFTA is renegotiated to terms more favorable to the US.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Hosts the 18th Congressional District’s Annual “Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Extravaganza” Giving Hope to Hurricane Harvey Survvors
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Visits Neighborhoods Hard Hit by Harvey to Bring Turkeys and a Little Cheer
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) will be hosting her Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Extravaganza again this holiday season. This year has been especially trying for many in Houston, particularly senior citizens who were among the most vulnerable and hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey. The Congresswoman has experienced the devastation firsthand, and would like to provide relief to help remind constituents that there is still so much to be thankful for.
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Broward County Public Schools vote to maintain mask mandate despite Florida governor's executive order to leave masks up to parents
The Broward County School Board voted Tuesday to maintain the school district's mask mandate that was originally approved July 28.
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Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding dies of cancer
Sarah Harding, singer with the English chart-topping band Girls Aloud, has died aged 39 following a battle with breast cancer.
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Queen Elizabeth makes surprise appearance at opening of new London train line
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise public appearance at the opening of a long-awaited train line in London on Tuesday. The monarch, walking with a stick, wore a bright yellow outfit and hat at Paddington station, in west London, to open the Elizabeth line, which is named in her honor.
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Bee Busy Wellness Center Hosts The 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope
In celebration of National Health Center Week, Bee Busy Wellness Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center with locations serving Greater Houston’s Southwest and Southeast Communities, will host its 7th Annual Hygiene for Hope, Free BackPack Giveaway and Community Health Fair for school aged youth on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 8785 West Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77031 and 1300 Bay Area Blvd, STE 200, Houston, TX 77058.
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More than a dozen companies developing single standard to detect cyberattacks faster
More than a dozen companies in the cybersecurity space are developing a single, open standard for sharing data about hacking threats, a project the companies say could help organizations detect cyberattacks more quickly.
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Member of Gangster Disciples sentenced to 25 years for murder over $40
A documented member of the Gangster Disciples, an infamous street gang that also operates in prison, was sentenced by a judge this week to 25 years for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Black-owned, Black-led Franchisee Group Gets the "Big O" from Ben & Jerry's
It's a First for the Ice Cream Company
The three Black leaders of Primo Partners want to use their business to dismantle white supremacy.
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The Heritage Society Celebrates Juneteenth with a Speaker Series Program and Month-Long Tours
Program on June 11 showcases speakers and performers with empowering messages about Emancipation
On Saturday, June 11, join The Heritage Society’s Juneteenth educational program experience “From Plantation to Emancipation”. Speakers include descendants of Reverend Jack Yates and Roscoe A. Cavitt, the Executive Secretary of National Negro Chamber of Commerce. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at 1100 Bagby Street.
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No end to the worker shortage: America had 11.3 million jobs available in January
America's worker shortage is far from over: In January, the nation had 11.3 million jobs to fill and not enough workers to do so, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
