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Why public transit is a key economic issue for growing cities
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Mayor Turner calls for unity and action in the wake of tragedy in Pittsburgh
By Mayor Sylvester Turner Political talk is causing division and polarization across our nation like I have never seen before…
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Today, food delivery competition has expanded from traditional restaurants to include local grocery stores and data-driven giants like Amazon. To…
The Greater Houston Black Chamber Announces Pinnacle Award Finalists in Honor of the 24th Annual Celebration of Black Business Excellence
Houston, TX – September 6, 2018 – The Greater Houston Black Chamber (GHBC) announced the finalists for its coveted Pinnacle…
Women and Girls Share Life’s Experiences Through Books with The Sowing Circle
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UNITY! Private Listening Event
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Mahershala Ali’s New Film Green Book Wins Top Award at 2018 Toronto International Film Festival as Black Films and Artists Thrive at TIFF
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Arthur Mitchell: Ballet Legend and Pioneer Dies at 84
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For HISD’s Interim Superintendent, a Culture of Strong Leadership is the Foundation for Achievement
Leading one of the largest school districts in the nation – one that encompasses over 300 square miles and 214,000…
HBCU Millennials Energized to Vote!
By Lauren Poteat, NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent During the contentious 2016 presidential race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, voter…
Rising Houston Star Actor Kedrick Brown to feature in Oscar Award Winning Cuba Gooding Jr. Directing Debut
Emerging Houston Actor Kedrick Brown is not Lebron James, but he is taking his acting talents to the Houston Independent…
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