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Congressman Al Green has always fought for the dignity of the people

When he held the sign that read, “Black People Aren’t Apes,” in response to a racist social media video depicting President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as primates, Congressman Al Green was confronting a long and painful history of dehumanization directed at Black Americans.

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How Jesse Jackson kept hope alive for Black youth

Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at the age of 84, carried the moral authority of the Civil Rights Movement into a rapidly changing political and cultural era.

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Houston hip-hop icon and Swishahouse founder DJ Michael “5000” Watts has died, family confirms

Michael “5000” Watts, the legendary Houston DJ, producer, and founder of Swishahouse Records, died Friday, his family has confirmed. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing. His age was not immediately released.

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Mouthwatering Wednesday: Tackle game gay gatherings with 7 superstar dishes

Creating a winning game day gathering means good times with fans of your favorite team, but it starts with a game plan that includes delicious appetizers, snacks and finger foods to make pregame, halftime and postgame the highlight of the party.

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What to know about cardiovascular complications and pregnancy

A new study in the American Heart Association’s Circulation journal reports that cardiovascular-related complications during pregnancy may occur in as many as 1 in 7 pregnancies, even among people with no previous heart disease. This prevalence is on the rise due to increases in health risk factors for cardiovascular disease like obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.

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Houston Zoo honors global conservation leaders with 2025 Wildlife Warrior Awards

The Houston Zoo has named Peace Irigabiza of Rwanda and Raveloarisoa Hermano of Madagascar as its 2025 Wildlife Warrior Award recipients, honoring their hands-on efforts to preserve endangered species while strengthening conservation efforts in their home countries.

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Turner’s brings a ‘New York State of Mind’ to Houston with Billy Joel dine & sing-along

If your weekend plans could use a little Piano Man energy, Turner’s is offering Houstonians a one-night escape straight to Manhattan—without leaving Post Oak. On Saturday, January 31, at 8 p.m., the refined Uptown restaurant will transform its dining room into an intimate, music-filled sing-along celebrating the timeless catalog of Billy Joel.

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