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February 20, 2020
Week of February 20, 2020
On the Web: Fit & Fine; Message from the Publisher
Local News: Bloomberg seeks Black voters; Houston pastor, activist Dr. Earl Allen dead at 87; Study: Houston white...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announces Federal Work-Study program at 5 Houston...
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee announced today that the United States Department of Education has selected Texas Southern University, Houston Community College, South Texas College...
‘It’s over’: TSU Regents buy out Dr. Austin Lane contract
The Texas Southern University board of regents has finalized a decision to fire its president, Dr. Austin Lane, buying out the sidelined...
Entertainment
Atlanta Renegade dance creator Jalaiah Harmon appears on ‘Ellen’
The last few weeks have probably been a whirlwind for Jalaiah Harmon.
The 14-year-old is credited with choreographing the viral "Renegade" dance, which landed her...
Racing champion takes place in Black history with ‘Uppity’
Throughout the course of history, we’ve been taught that there is a clear hierarchy in regard to a black person’s place in society. As...
Sports
Postgame brawls result in suspensions for Prairie View and Jackson State
The SWAC has leveled suspensions against three student-athletes after the melee that followed the Jackson State-Prairie View men’s basketball Monday night at the Baby...
Hightower guard Bryce Griggs has it all
Hightower sophomore Bryce Griggs may be considered one of the best one-on-one high school basketball prospects in the city.
Griggs' speed, dribbling ability and first...
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Lifestyle
Defender Fit & Fine: Rose Sharp
Who is Rose Sharp?
Age: 55
Occupation: Personal Trainer/Pilates Instructor
Education: University of Houston
Major: Business
Motto: “Life is what you make it. Cherish each moment and love unconditionally.”
Motivated...
Barbershop partners with Vanderbilt to provide basic healthcare services
Black men, historically, are reluctant to go to the doctor.
How often do men go to the barbershop? Once a month? Maybe more? Doctors at...
