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Black History Month: Google Doodle Salutes Pioneering Sculptor Edmonia Lewis
To kick off its celebration of Black History Month, Google turns to a 19th century artist who burned so bright that her twin gifts of blazing talent and steely determination could not be denied even in the face of her era’s discrimination. Time and again, sculptor Edmonia Lewis — nicknamed “Wildfire” — faced obstacles and setbacks, yet she persevered as if her greatness were already cast.
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Trump Administration Moves To Combat H-1B Visa Fraud With Increased Site Visits
On Monday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it would take a "more targeted approach" in site visits to the workplaces of H-1B petitioners. Also on Monday, the Justice Department issued a press release "cautioning" employers petitioning for H-1B visas to not discriminate against American workers.
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The Power Of Apple: Chipmaker Shares Hammered Over Analyst Warning
British-German tech company Dialog Semiconductor paid the price for doing so on Tuesday, when its shares plummeted after an analyst suggested that Apple might drop the tech firm as a supplier.
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Nobody Wears Wearables? GoPro, Fitbit At All-Time Lows
GoPro, maker of the Hero line of action cameras and Karma drone, is trading at an all-time low. So is watch and fitness tracker maker FitBit.
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Cyberbullying Victims' Families Rally For Awareness, Legislative Changes
On one of the last days of Spring Break, students, teachers and the families of cyber bullying victims rallied at La Marque High School's Etheredge Stadium.
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Police: At Least 40 People Watched Teen's Sexual Assault On Facebook Live
Chicago Police are searching for as many as six people involved in the sexual assault of a teenage girl that was broadcast on Facebook Live, a police spokesman said.
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Community Artists' Collective Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Community Service to Houston Area Artists - April 15th
One of Houston’s profound cultural arts organizations will be commemorating its milestone 30th Anniversary this year. The Community Artists’ Collective, founded by Michelle Barnes and Sarah Trotty in 1987, continues to provide comprehensive art education programs to inner city school children and serves as an encouragement and gallery outlet for many community artists to be able to present their creativity to the City of Houston at large.
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Slim Chickens Launches Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich on January 27
The "Better Chicken" Franchise Continues to Satisfy its Loyal Following of "Slimthusiasts" With A New Premium Chicken Sandwich Offering
Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will roll out its latest limited-time menu item, the Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich, on Monday, January 27. The 100% all-natural, southern-fried chicken sandwich features the brand's beloved hand-breaded chicken breast along with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes and creamy ranch sauce on a garlic-toasted bun. The sandwich will be available at all Slim Chickens locations until March 29th.
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American Family Insurance Supports YouTube HBCU Homecoming 2020 and Promotes Career Opportunities for HBCU Students
On a mission to acquire and support the best talent, American Family Insurance promotes career opportunities to HBCU students
– American Family Insurance announced today it is joining Target to co-sponsor YouTube Originals’ 'HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard,’ a star-studded, global livestream celebrating the traditional fall homecoming weekend at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) around the country. The livestream will raise funds for the United Negro College Fund who plan to split 50% with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which will also receive donations from Target and American Family Insurance.
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One person dead, several injured in Vienna 'terror attack'
At least one person has been killed and several injured, including a police officer, after multiple gunmen opened fire in central Vienna, Austrian authorities said. One of the gunmen was also shot and killed, they added.
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Mayor Turner and Houston City Council Approves Additional $5 Million SBERP Infusion
Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council approved $5 million in additional funding for the City’s Small Business Economic Relief Program (SBERP), which was created to provide grant assistance to small businesses and chambers of commerce that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trump's actual goal is to ban TikTok, ByteDance CEO says
The Trump administration wants to ban TikTok, the CEO of the popular app's parent company wrote in a memo to employees Tuesday.
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Cricket Wireless Celebrates Black History Month with Launch of Sounds of Celebration Program and Sweepstakes
Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honor African Americans whose significant contributions have made an impact in their communities. Cricket Wireless is commemorating their influence to the world of music with the launch of their Sounds of Celebration program and sweepstakes.
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Professor and Poet Elizabeth Alexander Named President of Mellon Foundation
Elizabeth Alexander, whose memoir was a finalist in 2016 for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award and who wrote and recited an original poem at Barack Obama’s 2009 inaugural, will be the next president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the country’s largest humanities philanthropy.
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Olivia Newton-John is battling cancer for the third time
Australian superstar Olivia Newton-John has revealed she is again battling cancer, her third diagnosis in three decades, during an interview broadcast on Sunday night.
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Mayor: New non-profit provides option for improvement of under-performing HISD schools and local control
Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed the initial board members of a new non-profit organization that may submit a vulnerable schools improvement plan to the Houston Independent School District to
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HISD’s 2018 Principals of the Year Are From Braeburn ES, Jones Futures Academy
It was a day full of surprises on Thursday as Superintendent Richard Carranza, Chief Academic Officer Grenita Lathan and school board members, made their rounds to name the district’s 2018 Principals of the Year at Braeburn Elementary School and Jones Futures Academy.
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Governor Abbott Announces $4.6 Million Supplemental Grant For Texas Child Advocacy Centers
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that his Criminal Justice Division has awarded a supplemental grant of $4.6 million to Child Advocacy Centers of Texas. This grant is in addition to a current grant of $56.3 million awarded to the organization in October 2016. This supplemental grant will allow for a more aggressive effort to address gaps in services to child abuse victims in Texas.
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The hero who stopped the Waffle House shooting has raised more than $230,000 for its victims' families
The donations keep pouring in to Waffle House hero James Shaw Jr.'s campaign to help victims of last month's shooting.
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68-Year Old Grandmother and Her 22-Year Old Granddaughter Graduate From College… Together!
Although born more than 40 years apart, Theresa Lyles and her granddaughter Zuri Lyles were part of the same graduating class at Tennessee State University.