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COVID-19 Vaccines Can Slightly Alter Menstrual Cycle Temporarily, But Don’t Harm Fertility
SciCheck Digest Research suggests COVID-19 vaccination can cause changes in a person’s menstrual cycle. But… The post COVID-19 Vaccines Can…
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Conversation with guest Peter C. Brosius, Artist Director Children’s Theatre Company
Feb. 8, 2023 – Today, on The Conversation with Al McFarlane, host Al McFarlane will interview Peter C. Brosius, Director…
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Probationers Share Tales of Reconciliation
Once a year, an emotional celebration is held for those who come to a similar realization and make it on…
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Art and culture chat with Terry Austin and Douglas Ewart
Jan. 23, 2023 – Today, we are back to discuss art, culture and to share an amazing coming up in…
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Shaq Gets Stopped by Houston Cops and Turns the Traffic Stop into a Hilarious Intro For ‘NBA on TNT’
Only Shaquille O’Neal could turn a traffic stop into a hilarious publicity opportunity. The NBA Hall-of-Famer was in Houston looking for…
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Who was Yasuke and what does he mean to Blerds and Black history?
Yasuke’s disputed ascent to the rank of samurai was a notable outlier because, in addition to not being a member…
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City of Houston, Mayor Turner, and Houston Health Department Open Sunnyside Health and Multi-Service Center
ABOVE: Mayor Sylvester Turner, elected officials, and the Houston Health Department cut the ribbon to… The post City of Houston,…
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Taking on the Symptom that is Gun Violence and the Disease Behind It
We’ve had more mass shootings this year than we’ve had days this year. It’s sad… The post Taking on the…
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IN MEMORIAM: Autris Paige
Paige performed regularly at Four Seasons’ Yachats Music Festival in Oregon from 1983-2017, with artists from around the world. Puerto…
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A Legacy Worth Remembering: Happy 63rd Anniversary, Forward Times!!!
ABOVE: Chelsea Lenora White, Karen Carter Richards, Nykayla Richards and Jesse Frazier, II “Inheritance is… The post A Legacy Worth…
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U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Anti-White Supremacy Bill, then Schools Representative Lauren Boebert on Hate
ABOVE: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform… The post U.S. Congresswoman Sheila…
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City of Houston Increases Access to Youth Mental Health Trainings
The Mayor’s Office of Education’s Be Well, Be Connected program has trained 350 mental health… The post City of Houston…
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Michael Jackson Biopic To Be Directed By Training Day’s Antoine Fuqua
ABOVE: Director Antoine Fuqua poses for a photo during the photo call for ‘The Equalizer… The post Michael Jackson Biopic…
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Maternal Health Continues to be an Urgent Crisis in Harris County
January 23rd was Maternal Health Awareness Day, which served as a day that Harris County… The post Maternal Health Continues…
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NYC’s winter program to help it’s economic recovery
Viviane Faver New York City’s tourism industry continues to recover, forecast to attract more than 61.7 million visitors in 2023.…
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Magic Johnson Did Not Contract HIV from a Vaccine, Contrary to Online Claim
SciCheck Digest Since his diagnosis in 1991, NBA player Magic Johnson has repeatedly said he… The post Magic Johnson Did…
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‘There’s No Reason to Ever Bite a Child’: Mississippi Daycare Worker Allegedly Sinks Teeth Into 1-Year-Old In Her Care, Is Released on Bond
A Mississippi woman has been released on bond after being charged with child abuse while working in a daycare. Authorities…
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Alec Baldwin Has Been Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter for ‘Rust’ Shooting
New Mexico prosecutors have charged actor and producer Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 on-set shooting during the filming of…
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California’s First African American Controller Malia Cohen Takes Office
“I am proud and honored to serve as California’s state controller,” said Malia M. Cohen. “The work to create a…
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City Fails to Win $182 Million Federal Grant for Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Project
Opponents said the lack of a recommendation by the U.S. Department of Transportation "shows the lack of credibility — likely…
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COMMENTARY: One Nation, Indivisible
Like many whose Southern roots run deep, I often turn to the past for answers. What I discovered in questioning…
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Nat Bates, First Elected to Richmond Council in 1967, Bids ‘Final Farewell’
After serving this great City of Richmond twice as its mayor, several times as vice mayor, and many years as…
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IN MEMORIAM: Jonathan Donald Matthews, 47
Matthews used his legal training to serve the community, and to help those in need. He served as the director…
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Higher Ground Urges Residents to Come Out for Annual MLK Day of Service
“This event started as a community garden within the after-school program at Madison Park Academy,” said Higher Ground NDC Deputy…
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No Surge in Athlete Deaths, Contrary to Widespread Anti-Vaccine Claims
SciCheck Digest Sports medicine experts say there has been no increase in sudden death or… The post No Surge in…
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