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Governor Abbott’s COVID comedy—the height of executive recklessness
March 5, 2021
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Ejecting Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott —the ballot box option
March 5, 2021
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All Souls Don’t Rest in Peace—So Long Rush Limbaugh
February 28, 2021
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Poet Amanda Gorman said a security guard followed her and told her she ‘looked suspicious’ when entering her own building
March 6, 2021 0The 22-year-old poet, who lives in Los Angeles, said she showed him her keys and buzzed herself into her building, prompting the security guard to leave without apologizing to her. 25
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Governor Abbott’s COVID comedy—the height of executive recklessness
March 5, 2021 1Texas Governor Greg Abbott has always used his physical paralysis as a talking point to advocate his zeal for overcoming individual challenges. Paralyzed from the waist down since 1984 after an accident involving an oak tree falling on him, Abbott has used a wheelchair ever since. 25
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Ejecting Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Greg Abbott —the ballot box option
March 5, 2021 0For Texas Democrats to win in 2022 and 2024, the hard work must begin now. The Texas Coalition of Black Democrats needs your help to increase our investments in Black voter registration, issue education and turnout to help our State move on from the incompetence of Texas Republicans. 25
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Unsung But Courageous Black Americans Heroes Who Changed History
February 28, 2021 0Every Black History Month, we celebrate the same cast of historic figures. These are the civil rights leaders and abolitionists whose faces we see plastered on calendars and postage stamps. This year we are focusing 25 -
All Souls Don’t Rest in Peace—So Long Rush Limbaugh
February 28, 2021 0After a Harris County District Court Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas was indicted and later suspended for allegedly misappropriating $26,000 in campaign contributions, it became obvious that “Black Girl Magic Texas,” might be under disgusting surveillance. Every move, every breath might be under systemic scrutiny. 25
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Chief Martins Agbo’s Relief Items Benefit Area Youth and Widows
January 10, 2021 0By Chijioke Ogbodo Women especially widows and the youth in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, have every reason to be thankful to God during the just concluded 2020 Yuletide and 2021 25 -
Trump’s Long History of Racism, from the 1970s to 2020
October 28, 2020 0By German Lopez If you ask President Donald Trump, he isn’t racist. On the contrary, he’s repeatedly said that he’s “the least racist person that you’ve ever encountered.” Trump’s actual record, however, tells a very 25 -
Trump Administration Civil and Human Rights Rollbacks
October 28, 2020 0Since Trump took office in January 2017, his administration has worked aggressively to turn back the clock on our nation’s civil and human rights progress. Here’s how. 2017 On January 27, Trump signed an executive 25 -
Blacks for Trump — An Obnoxious Case of Imbecility
October 28, 2020 0After a Harris County District Court Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas was indicted and later suspended for allegedly misappropriating $26,000 in campaign contributions, it became obvious that “Black Girl Magic Texas,” might be under disgusting surveillance. Every move, every breath might be under systemic scrutiny. 25
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Establishment of the office of Election Administrator in our County
September 13, 2020 0Studies by researchers with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reveal that Black Americans are subjected to higher levels of air pollution than their white counterparts irrespective of their social status. Most such mucky pollution comes from burning fossil fuels. 25
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Have Black Women Finally Been Included in, “We the People”?
September 13, 2020 0After a Harris County District Court Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas was indicted and later suspended for allegedly misappropriating $26,000 in campaign contributions, it became obvious that “Black Girl Magic Texas,” might be under disgusting surveillance. Every move, every breath might be under systemic scrutiny. 25
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$65,000 offered to settle Houston’s high-profile Sex Assault Case
September 13, 2020 0Explosive Court Records reveal Olagundoye’s $65,000.00 offer to settle his sexual assault accuser By Staff Refpoter In a case now sitting on the First Court of Appeals Houston, Texas (No. 01-20-00334-CV), records have revealed a 25 -
Houston Mayoral runoff: Sylvester Turner devours Tony Buzbee to reclaim incumbency
December 15, 2019 0Mayor Sylvester Turner thanks his supporters and talks about his plan for the next four years during his runoff election night watch party on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Houston. Anthony Obi Ogbo | International 25 -
Ex-GOP House Member Reveals What Republican Lawmakers Say About Donald Trump In Private
November 29, 2019 0Ex-Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) acknowledged in an interview on “CNN Newsroom” that Republicans are in public “standing with the president for the moment,” despite the impeachment inquiry prompted by the Ukraine scandal. 25
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UK PM Johnson to Trump: please do not meddle with our election
November 29, 2019 0Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was best if U.S. President Donald Trump did not get involved in Britain’s upcoming election when he visits London for a NATO summit next week. 25
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Twitter Bans GOP Rival Of Rep. Ilhan Omar Who Called For Her Lynching
November 29, 2019 0Twitter has banned the Republican candidate seeking to unseat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) after she made making multiple posts about killing the congresswoman, the company confirmed Wednesday night. 25
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Barack Obama Encourages Giving Back on Thanksgiving as He Shares Photo of His Own Family Serving Dinner
November 29, 2019 0As many begin to ponder everything they are grateful for this Thanksgiving, former President Barack Obama is reminding everyone to give back to those in need. On Thursday, Barack, 58, shared a candid photo of himself, former First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha serving canned goods. 25
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Nigeria’s Second Niger Bridge: group lauds Julius Berger, President Buhari for project delivery progress
November 28, 2019 0Igbo intelligentsia Forum has concluded its onsite fact-finding assessment trip of the ongoing Second Niger Bridge Project with a positive report. After a touring of the entire 11.9km stretch of the construction site, the group described their trip as “a fascinating and rare experience” and endorsed the project as “Engineering at its finest.” 25
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Nnamdi Kanu blasts Allen Onyema; alleges “he is a liar”
November 25, 2019 2Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has called the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema “a liar”, claiming that his last broadcast about Onyema may have led to his recent fraud investigation. 25
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Allen Onyema and Air Peace V. US Department of Justice: Points to Ponder
November 25, 2019 0“The Nigerian media space went agog when the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division on November 19, 2019, filed Case 1:19-cr-00464, A “True Bill”, otherwise known as Grand Jury 25 -
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer fired in dispute over discipline of SEAL
November 24, 2019 0Spencer opposed President Donald Trump’s order that Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher remain in the elite SEALs. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer was fired Sunday by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who ordered that a Navy SEAL 25 -
Enemies within: Novice African-American Women Judges might be under vindictive surveillance
November 24, 2019 0After a Harris County District Court Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas was indicted and later suspended for allegedly misappropriating $26,000 in campaign contributions, it became obvious that “Black Girl Magic Texas,” might be under disgusting surveillance. Every move, every breath might be under systemic scrutiny. 25
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Nigeria Airline CEO, Allen Onyema Indicted by U.S. for Money Laundering
November 23, 2019 0Allen Onyema allegedly moved “more than $20 million from Nigeria though United States bank accounts in a scheme involving false documents based on the purchase of airplanes,” according to a statement by the U.S. Department of Justice. 25
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African Americans and Clean Climate: Texas Coalition of Black Democrats must step up
November 22, 2019 0Studies by researchers with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reveal that Black Americans are subjected to higher levels of air pollution than their white counterparts irrespective of their social status. Most such mucky pollution comes from burning fossil fuels. 25
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Rudy Giuliani’s son makes $95,000 working as sports liaison for the White House
November 22, 2019 0President Donald Trump employs several of his family members to work within his White House administration and help him run his business. His daughter Ivanka Trump serves as an advisor, and her husband, Jared Kushner, serves as assistant to the president and senior advisor. 25
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Why the RNC bought $95,000 worth of copies of Donald Trump Jr.’s new book
November 22, 2019 0The Republican National Committee shelled out nearly $95,000 for copies of Donald Trump Jr.’s new book, which helped land it atop the New York Times’ bestseller list. 25
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Russia Launches New Air Base in Former U.S. Syria Stronghold
November 17, 2019 0The Russian military has announced a new combat helicopter and air defense base in a formerly U.S.-controlled northern Syrian stronghold, the state-run TASS news agency reported. 25
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Oprah Winfrey Is Looking for African Women Who Are Passionate About Public Service
November 17, 2019 0The mogul — who is fondly known as Mama Oprah in South Africa — announced that the Oprah Winfrey Foundation has launched a fully-funded fellowship aimed at empowering African women who are in public service. 25
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Egyptian TV News Report Alleges Turkey Supplying Weapons to Nigeria’s Boko Haram
November 17, 2019 0Raymond Ibrahim, a Shillman Fellow in Journalism at the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and an expert on the Middle East and Islam, appeared on CBN’s Newswatch to talk more about Turkey’s alleged ties to Islamic terrorism. 25 -
Houston Judge Surrenders for 7-Count Wire Fraud Indictment
November 8, 2019 0Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas surrendered to federal authorities. She’ll make an initial appearance Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray. Judge Alexandra Smoots-Thomas, 44, is currently the presiding judge for the 164th District Court for the 25 -
Houston Mayor Race – Turner takes an intimidating lead, set to retain office
November 6, 2019 0As the results from Tuesday’s election gradually trickled in, Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner took a commanding lead over his two closest rivals, Anthony Buzbee and Bill King. 25
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Unprecedented delays at County Clerk’s Office punctuate round-the-clock Houston’s election coverage
November 6, 2019 0A minute-by-minute election coverage of a nerve-wracking 2019 Houston’s citywide election coverage has been interrupted by unprecedented delays at County Clerk’s Office. 25
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Xenophobia: Ghana Union of Traders Association lock Nigerian owned shops in Kumasi
November 3, 2019 0Angry members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) on Thursday stormed shops owned by Nigerians in Kumasi, the Ashanti Region capital, and locked them up. GUTA members have for some time now waged 25 -
Evander Holyfield’s son wins pro boxing debut in 16 seconds
November 3, 2019 0It’s safe to say Evan Holyfield’s pro boxing career is off to a strong, if slightly controversial start. The 22-year-old son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield won his first career pro boxing match in just 25 -
The Policy of Dishonesty–Between the War Situation Room and a shameful Photo Op
October 30, 2019 0Two days ago, the White House released what would have been a War Situation Room showing President Trump and his team supposedly directing and monitoring the killing of the ISIS leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. But this bizarre gathering was actually a sham to replicate a historic 2011 moment when President Barack Obama watched from the Situation Room as commandos went after Osama bin Laden the leader of al-Qaeda. 25
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November 5 Houston’s Mayoral race is no joke: you must vote the incumbent or perish
October 27, 2019 0Politics is all about interests grounded on a philosophy of “who gets what?” Voters make their choices based on their individual and communal policy-making expectations and necessities. Thus, the choice of keeping the incumbent must 25 -
Former Rep. John Conyers — the longest serving black congressman — passes away at 90
October 27, 2019 0Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) speaks alongside Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) and Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) during a news conference to discuss the End Racial Profiling Act on April 22, 2015. Alex Wong/Getty Images U.S. 25 -
Read Barack Obama’s Eulogy for Elijah Cummings
October 26, 2019 0Former President Barack Obama speaks during funeral services for Rep. Elijah Cummings, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Baltimore. The Maryland congressman and civil rights champion died Thursday, Oct. 17, at age 68 of complications from 25 -
Mayor Turner bashes Challenger Buzbee over ties to anti-gay activist
October 23, 2019 0Mayoral candidate Tony Buzbee (foreground) attempted the politically all-but-impossible, and that is lobbying for support from the LGBTQ community while also courting Houston’s most outspoken anti-gay activist Dr. Steven Hotze (background), founder of the Conservative 25 -
Donald Trump Leaves Wife Melania Out in the Rain While He Uses an Umbrella — See the Photos/Video
October 23, 2019 0This isn’t the first time Trump has been accused of monopolizing an umbrella. In January, Trump appeared to let his wife and their son Barron Trump, 12, take the brunt of a storm as the 25
Poet Amanda Gorman said a security guard followed her and told her she ‘looked suspicious’ when entering her own building
March 6, 2021
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The 22-year-old poet, who lives in Los Angeles, said she showed him her keys and buzzed herself into her building, prompting the security guard to leave without apologizing to her. 25
Poet Amanda Gorman said a security guard followed her and told her she ‘looked suspicious’ when entering her own building
March 6, 2021
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The 22-year-old poet, who lives in Los Angeles, said she showed him her keys and buzzed herself into her building, prompting the security guard to leave without apologizing to her. 25
$65,000 offered to settle Houston’s high-profile Sex Assault Case
September 13, 2020
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Explosive Court Records reveal Olagundoye’s $65,000.00 offer to settle his sexual assault accuser By Staff Refpoter In a case now sitting on the First Court of Appeals Houston, Texas (No. 01-20-00334-CV), records have revealed a 25
Ex-GOP House Member Reveals What Republican Lawmakers Say About Donald Trump In Private
November 29, 2019
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Ex-Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.) acknowledged in an interview on “CNN Newsroom” that Republicans are in public “standing with the president for the moment,” despite the impeachment inquiry prompted by the Ukraine scandal. 25
Twitter Bans GOP Rival Of Rep. Ilhan Omar Who Called For Her Lynching
November 29, 2019
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Twitter has banned the Republican candidate seeking to unseat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) after she made making multiple posts about killing the congresswoman, the company confirmed Wednesday night. 25
Allen Onyema and Air Peace V. US Department of Justice: Points to Ponder
November 25, 2019
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“The Nigerian media space went agog when the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Atlanta Division on November 19, 2019, filed Case 1:19-cr-00464, A “True Bill”, otherwise known as Grand Jury 25
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer fired in dispute over discipline of SEAL
November 24, 2019
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Spencer opposed President Donald Trump’s order that Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher remain in the elite SEALs. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer was fired Sunday by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who ordered that a Navy SEAL 25