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August 22, 2019
Week of August 22, 2019
Local & State News: Two Black HISD trustees won’t seek re-election; National Missionary Baptist Convention comes to town; Black-owned company teams with H-E-B; Universities boost minorities in academia
National...
Buoyed by fresh support, Rep. Al Green plans new call to...
With a majority of House Democratic lawmakers now behind him, Rep. Al Green says he’ll try for a fourth time to impeach...
METRO board votes to spend $21 mil on cleaning bus stops
Dirty bus stops often come up during the public comment session at METRO’s board meetings. Now, the board has approved $21 million...
Entertainment
John Coltrane’s previously released album ‘Blue World’ soon to be available
John Coltrane recorded at least three albums in 1964. Two of them were released and are now considered masterpieces, while one of them...
Jermaine Dupri seems to clarify the record about his discussion with...
After Funkmaster Flex claimed Jermaine Dupri confirmed he got a call from Jay-Z about potentially working with the NFL, the So So Def founder appears to now be...
Sports
American Gold Medalists placed on 12 months’ probation for Pan Am...
Two American gold medalists were put on probation for a year as punishment for their decision to demonstrate during the National Anthem...
NFL players speak out about Jay-Z partnership
In discussing his company’s recent partnership with the NFL, Jay-Z was asked about Colin Kaepernick and said, among other things, “I think...
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Lifestyle
Staying physically active important for older adults
Physical activity is good for your health at any age. If you have never been active, starting regular physical activity now may...
10 things to do before you die
It’s a topic few of us want to think about, let alone prepare for - death. However, it’s crucial to manage a...
