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CMT Unveils the Cast of "Music City" From the Creator of "The Hills" and "Laguna"

CMT today announced the cast of “Music City,” the latest series from famed executive producer Adam DiVello, who has created iconic shows such as “The Hills” and “Laguna Beach,” in association with Lionsgate. The docu-series premieres Thursday, March 1 at 10 PM ET/PT.

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The Big Apple Roller Coaster at New York-New York Hotel & Casino Pushes High-Tech Thrills to Cosmic Levels With New Virtual Reality Experience

First-of-its Kind Experience on Las Vegas Strip Opens February 7

Fasten your safety belts and prepare for liftoff! New York-New York Hotel & Casino will take attraction rides to new levels when The Big Apple Coaster Virtual Reality Experience debuts February 7. The first of its kind in Las Vegas, this white-knuckle ride high above The Strip will combine thrill-seekers’ need for speed with advanced, immersive graphics, resulting in a 4D experience that’s out of this world.

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P&G Leads “The Talk” About Bias on Tonight’s Episode of ABC’s black-ish

ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ Team Up to Share a Powerful Message of Support and Understanding

Tonight millions of American households will join the pivotal, growing dialogue on ending racial bias, when ABC and P&G’s My Black is Beautiful™ promote deeper cross cultural understanding through a special episode of black-ish, ABC’s hit sitcom at 9 p.m. EST / 8 p.m. CST. Central to the plot is “the talk” that black parents have with their children about bias, and the listening and learning journey toward understanding by people of all backgrounds. P&G’s award-winning ad, “The Talk” will also air during the program.

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Alert #3: METRO Limiting Afternoon/Evening Service Due to Winter Storm

METRO will be curtailing local bus route service this afternoon as officials continue to advise everyone to stay off the roads due to dangerous, icy conditions. Beginning at 2 p.m. today, frequent routes will run every 30 minutes. Other routes will run approximately every hour. METRORail is also experiencing delays as a result of the winter storm. There are several bus shuttles on portions of the Green and Purple Lines.

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Alert #2: Midday Park & Ride Service Added to Accommodate Riders

METRO is adding more midday Park & Ride services to help riders who want to make earlier return trips. The routes listed below will begin picking up for return trips at Noon and will run about every 30 minutes.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art Acquires Quilts, Sculptures, and Other Works by African American Artists from the South

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has acquired a significant group of works by self-taught African American artists, deepening the museum’s already rich holdings of so-called outsider artists and strengthening its overall collection of art by American people of color. The 24 works include three major assemblages by Thornton Dial, an iron and steel worker, pipe fitter, carpenter, and house painter who lived in Bessemer, Ala., near Birmingham.

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GBN Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2018 With Closer Look at Memorial in D.C.

In April of 2017, I had the good fortune to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture as part of a business trip. Once in Washington D.C. and at the National Mall, I was thrilled to learn that the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was only a ten-minute walk away, so after my work was done, I headed over. Photos don’t do it justice, but it is an awesome space, and one I’d encourage every American to visit it if ever in our nation’s capital. It’s the quotes that strike you first – the aesthetic beauty of the words coming out of the granite, then the meaning, then the context of each one of them. Like the MLK we know publicly, it is equal parts solemn, potent, righteous and wise.

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Chevron Houston Marathon Recap

At the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon on Sunday, the 11,037 in the marathon and 16,207 in the half marathon are expected to be greeted at the 7 a.m. start by a temperature of 36 degrees F (2 C), humidity of 60 percent, winds of 5 mph and a zero percent chance of humidity.

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National Civil Rights Leaders Decry Raw Racism of Trump

Amidst Principled Negotiations on the Dream Act, Trump Shows That One Value Drives His Decisions Above All Others: White Supremacy

Yesterday, the raw racism of Donald Trump and those driving his immigration and other policy making decisions were on full display as he called for fewer Black people to be admitted into the United States in favor of white immigrants. This morning, the President doubled down on his comments offering a weak justification for his racist viewpoint.

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TV One Debuts New Series Uncencored on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 10 p.m. ET

In-Depth Docu-Series Pulls Back The Curtain on the Lives of Influential Music, Film, Television, Sports and Pop Culture Figures

UNCENSORED, an edgy new docu-series exploring the intimate lives of some of today’s most notable personalities, debuts on TV One beginning Sunday, February 18 at 10 p.m. ET/9C. The 10-episode semi-autobiographical series gives unprecedented access to stars including Tiffany Haddish, LaLa Anthony, Tamar Braxton, Charlemagne Da God, Le’Andria Johnson, NeNe Leakes, Nia Long, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg as they personally reveal their own stories, in their own words, in the places where their stories unfolded.

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Houston Texans Hire Brian Gaine as General Manager and Extend the Contract of Head Coach Bill O'Brien

The Houston Texans have hired Brian Gaine as general manager and extended the contract of Head Coach Bill O’Brien, the team announced today. Gaine signed a five-year deal and O’Brien was extended for four years, with both deals running through 2022.

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Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Contest Winners

The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau recently held a community-wide Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Contest. Those entering ranged from school groups, clubs and organizations, professional divisions and residents of all ages.

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Astros Host Record-Breaking FanFest at Minute Maid Park

Astros fans turned out in force for their World Champion team at today’s 2018 FanFest at Minute Maid Park, breaking attendance records for the event at over 42,000 vouchers distributed. The free fan event featured autograph sessions with current and former Astros players, photo opportunities with the Commissioner’s Trophy, fan forums, multiple photo experiences, an interactive social media zone, swings in the batting cages, running the bases, throws in the bullpen and a PlazaFest on Crawford Street.

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Chevrolet Gives Auto Show Goers Behind-the-Scenes Look at Vehicle Testing

4-D virtual reality experience debuts at the North American International Auto Show

For the first time, Chevrolet will offer auto show attendees a behind-the-scenes look at vehicle testing through a 4-D virtual reality experience at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 20.

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Rewriting the Record Books at the 2018 Chevron Houston Marathon

Exciting finishes, upset victories, American records, Olympic Trials qualifying times and personal bests highlighted a day that marked another poignant step in the city’s recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in August.

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Beyond the Rhetoric: The Trump Administration’s SBA starts to take Form

One of the most important Transition Teams in a new Presidential administration is that of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Since we started the National Black Chamber of Commerce in 1993, we have been observant when the SBA goes through the transition of new management.

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Martin Luther King’s Legacy Honored with Day of Service

Shell Oil Company volunteers spend holiday working along with other companies & individuals

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'” To honor King’s life and work and in recognition of MLK Day, Houston Food Bank is welcoming individual and corporate volunteers on Monday, January 15, 2018, which is MLK Day.

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“Catch on Fire” opens at The Collective January 18

Ashley Washington dedicates collection to late godbrother

“Catch on Fire,” a collection of the art of designer Ashley Washington, opens Thursday, January 18, at the Community Artists’ Collective, 4101 San Jacinto, Suite 116, with a reception from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Washington, the owner of Visionary Art & Décor, creates her abstract art to express a feeling of happiness, hope, joy and inspiration. Each painting has a story behind it.

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PepsiCo Kicks Off "Game Day Grub Match: Athlete Face-Off" Challenging Football Stars To Cook Up Winning Game Day Dishes

Digital Content Series Features Greg Jennings, Nick Mangold and Rashad Jennings Battling in the Kitchen before a Celebrity Chef Judging Panel

Winning Athlete's Dish to Appear on the Buffalo Wild Wings Menu at Mall of America in Minneapolis, Home of Super Bowl LII

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Eight Surprising Health Truths You've Never Heard Before

In today's health-conscious culture, knowledge and truth are powerful agents for healing and continued wellness. Here, Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, shares eight surprising health truths that will empower you on your journey to lasting health.