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Exploring the Essence of Brotherhood at the Community Artists' Collective
In a quest to rediscover the profound sense of community and kinship severed during the Afro-diaspora's painful history of slavery, the remarkable Afro-Brazilian artist Ibraim Nascimento unveils "Irmandade." This captivating exhibition, set to open its doors on September 23 at the Community Artists' Collective, is a testament to the enduring bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.
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Rep. Ron Reynolds Celebrates 50th Birthday Festivities
Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) kicked off his 2024 re-election campaign for the March 5 Democratic Primary and marked his 50th birthday Tuesday with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County and Fort Bend Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Grady Prestage, dozens of other officials from both counties and hundreds of constituents.
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Celebrate Arts District Houston Throughout October
Fresh Arts Invites Houstonians to Explore Nationally-recognized Creative Neighborhood
Fresh Arts, a local nonprofit that empowers local artists through its resources, skill-building programs and community connections, is excited to announce October as Arts District Month. Throughout October, Houstonians are encouraged to explore a variety of arts and culture offerings in the Arts District.
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Butterfinger and Kroger Head to Houston for the Next Stop on National Multi-City Gaming Tour
Local Gamers in the Houston Area Can Stop by their Neighborhood Kroger Supermarket to Play with Popular Video Gam
Calling all gamers! As part of Butterfinger and Kroger’s gaming partnership, gamers can get a crispety, crunchety look at how they can Game Better with Butterfinger through a multi-city national tour. Game lovers nationwide who pull up to select Kroger supermarkets will have a chance to interact with popular video games including Monster Supercross and Hot Wheels. Attendees will also receive branded Butterfinger gaming merchandise and peanut-buttery chocolate bars to accompany them while they game.
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Arriving on Blu-ray and DVD Sept. 19!
Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Walt Disney Studios will release The Little Mermaid in stunning 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD formats.
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Convicted Rapist Sentenced To 60 Years For 2015 Murder
A 26-year-old Houston man, who was already in prison for raping two women, was sentenced late Wednesday to 60 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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The Black Promoters Collective Announces Coco Jones’ Performance At Baltimore’s Rams Head Live! as a Part of the "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II”
As a promoter partner of COCO JONES' highly anticipated "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II," the Black Promoters Collective is happy to announce the Baltimore date at Rams Head Live! On October 31. Promising an unforgettable experience by the critically acclaimed actress and singer/songwriter, "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II" marks the second leg of her inaugural and highly successful headlining tour that initially launched on August 5th.
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Purpose Toys Announces Expansion of Popular Naturalistas Doll Line with Fade Collection
A line of contemporary "cultural action figures" that celebrate Black barber culture and the global influence of Black American male style
DeeDee Wright-Ward, creator of viral NATURALISTAS Natural Hair Fashion Dolls and CEO of Purpose Toys (the nation's largest and most widely distributed Black-owned CULTURE-driven international toy company, and leader in natural hair products and CULTURE-driven products for kids) announces the expansion of their flagship line NATURALISTAS, with the forthcoming release of their latest brand, "FADE COLLECTION"!
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Cicis® Pizza Brings Back Fan-Favorite $4.99 Adult Buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays for Limited Time
Nation’s Leading All You Can Eat Buffet Launches Discounted Buffet on Mondays and Tuesdays Through October 24
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Naked Wines Launches Opportunity Fund for Latinos in Wine
The new grant program will help support this underrepresented community via $80,000 in grants
Naked Wines, the largest 100% direct-to-consumer winery in America, today announced the Montoya Opportunity Fund to help empower the next generation of Latino winemaking talent. Driven by winemaker Macario Montoya, the grant program is a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in an industry where Latino professionals are vastly underrepresented. In California, Latinos make up only 1% of wine producers in the state and this fund is an effort to grow this number. The program, which is being overseen by Naked Wines with Montoya serving as lead advisor, is open for applications September 15 through October 31, 2023.
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Examining the Success of Latino-Owned Businesses: Biz2Credit to Host Online Panel with Rep. Henry Cuellar
In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), Biz2Credit will host an online forum on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 12 Noon (EDT) / 9:00 a.m. (PDT) featuring Congressman Henry Cuellar (D, TX-28) to examine the success of Latino-owned businesses in the past year.
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HBCU Week 2023 on a Mission to Change Students' Lives with Scholarships and On-the-Spot College Acceptances
Seventh annual event to be held in Wilmington and Atlanta and encourages high-school youth to enroll in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
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US task force recommends expanding high blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Everyone who is pregnant should be screened for disorders such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia with blood pressure monitoring throughout the pregnancy, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommended Tuesday.
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Five Americans back on US soil after release from Iranian detention
Five Americans freed from Iranian detention this week returned to US soil early Tuesday following an initial stop in Doha, Qatar, two US officials told CNN.
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Federal judge upholds convictions of Oath Keeper associate
A federal judge on Tuesday upheld two federal convictions against a Navy veteran and Oath Keeper associate accused of helping the far-right group stash weapons outside Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021.
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to remain in detention after latest appeal is denied
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain behind bars after a Moscow court refused to hear an appeal against his pre-trial detention on Tuesday.
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UN secretary-general warns of ‘Great Fracture’ as world leaders begin debate
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a looming “Great Fracture” in the world, describing existing global governance structures as failing to serve a changing world.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson makes WWE return
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a surprise return to the WWE.
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Shannon Beador, ‘Real Housewives’ cast member, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run
“Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Shannon Beador was arrested arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Newport Beach, California over the weekend, according to police.
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Judge is skeptical of Trump-era DOJ official Jeffrey Clark’s bid to move Georgia election charges to federal court
A federal judge was skeptical Monday of former Trump-era Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark’s efforts to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court.