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‘House Party,’ ‘Baby Boy’ star visits Houston; talks career and going back to Africa

By: N. L. Preston   HOUSTON – There isn’t a teen from this generation or from three decades ago who does not know the choreographed...

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Houston actor making Hollywood moves in new movie about black cowboys

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently; trust also in him and things shall come to pass.” A quote of such value, sapphires and pure...

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Never forget: 8-year anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death

February 26 marked the eight-year anniversary of the death of a young black king whose life was stolen from him. At the age of 17,...

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$2.3 million raised at AHA’s 2020 Houston Heart Ball

The American Heart Association's 2020 Houston Heart Ball raised a whopping $2.3 million to fund its research and education programs that will ultimately save lives...

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Black History: Huey P. Newton and The Black Panthers

In the month of what would have been his 78th birthday, we recognize the life and work of Huey Percy Newton, co-founder of the Black...

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Black History: Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks -- the traditional, yet controversial hairstyle has been around for centuries. Despite the issues we’ve come across in European society, it’s important to understand...

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Earn the sacrifice of your ancestors

Think about our ancestors, enslaved Africans who endured unimaginable torture and abuse, How do we repay their sacrifices? By sagging our pants, beefing on social...

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PHOTOS: Essence Black Women in Hollywood

To kick off OSCAR weekend, ESSENCE— the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women globally—celebrated extraordinary Hollywood visionaries and culture shifters...

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Houston’s real ‘Black Love’ stories

By: N. L. Preston In the movie “Jerry Maguire,” all women – of every race, color and creed — fell in love with Tom Cruise...

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Black History: Understanding ‘Rootwork,’ our ancestral rituals of resistance

"Rootwork, Hoodoo, Conjure, Juju" … these terms are often followed by horror stories that exemplify their negative connotations. The question is why are these terms...

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