In March of 2021, a civil lawsuit was filed by a Houston massage therapist claiming that Watson, then 25, inappropriately touched her with his genitals, while asking for sex during his treatment at her home in March 2020.
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Summer 2022 Best Albums and Podcasts
We’ve compiled a list of new albums to keep an eye on this summer. There are many anticipated new songs,
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Climate goal for transportation by 2030
Over the last few years, the impacts of climate change have moved from something we worried about happening in the future to something we see happening all around us right now. Intense rainfalls, more damaging hurricanes, more wildfires, and droughts are all consequences of rising temperatures caused by human-induced climate change. The atmospheric concentration of […]
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Amazon Senior Black Executives Are Leaving E-Commerce Giant
Alicia Boler Davis, a senior vice president who oversaw Amazon’s logistics warehouses, and Dave Bozeman, vice president of transportation services, “have decided to explore new opportunities outside Amazon,” newly named operations division chief John Felton said in an email to staff.
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Community Banking to Community Building
JPMorgan Chase is helping to drive sustainable changes through its five-year $30 billion racial equity commitment.
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The Music Artist, Entrepreneur and Celebrity Mom has partnered with the All Natural, OB/GYN Created Brand to Raise Awareness for Feminine Health and Wellness
Despite popular trends in the feminine care space, Kushae’s mission and values of always putting women first remain the bedrock of the brand.
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Why Should You Keep Fighting?
Becoming healthy and getting fit are battles that most people are losing. Although weight loss failures are disheartening and overcoming eating disorders can seem overwhelming, you should not give up. Your life depends on it. Read today’s article for encouragement, inspiration, and motivation to keep fighting on the health and fitness battlefield until you are victorious!
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The Battle for Gender Identity
Gender dysphoria is not a synonym for transsexuality, nor should it describe transgender people in general.
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Martin Lawrence TV show “Martin” Celebrates 30th-year reunion: Talks about impact on Black Television
Martin show went beyond the screen and defined an era of Black culture.
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Men’s Health Month: Dental Care and Oral Health
Men are also more likely to lose teeth as they age, and develop oral and throat cancer and gum disease.
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Poetry Prose: We are family at the historic annual Father’s Day Picnic in St Louis, MO
Since Father’s Day is approaching, I thought of one of my fondest events, the Father’s Day picnic that was sometimes held in Forest Park.
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Juneteenth 2022: Community Events
For immediate release Release dated: June 10, 2022 Media contacts: John Jamison, Marketing and Communications, 612-552-0717, john.jamison@theurbanfly.com While it has long been celebrated in African American communities, Juneteenth has taken on a higher profile after becoming a federal holiday last year in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. Known as Black Fourth of July, Independence […]
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Do You Really Love the Lord?
It can be difficult for people to understand that obedience to God’s commandments is proof of your love for Him. It is even harder for them to equate worshipping God with being healthy and fit. Read today’s article to learn how health and fitness corresponds to your spiritual relationship with the Lord.
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It’s so hot you can grill burgers on your dashboard: Historic heat wave sweeps across much of US
Cities from Chicago and St. Louis to Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina, could see record temperatures and triple-digit highs this week,
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Gentrification in the Black communities and how it is affecting real estate
While gentrification produces such clashes between neighbors and more “order maintenance” enforcement, it is not the issue’s root
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Note from Publisher Nate Dillard: The story behind our solutions journalism relaunch
Our first campaign, COVID Can’t Stop Us, features in-depth reporting on how BIPOC-, veteran, and women-led businesses in Dayton are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic and what is needed to help them thrive.
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An up and close interview with Hmong International Freedom Festival Mee Vang and Kyarii Ly
The President of The United Hmong Family “Mee Vang” and “Kyarii Ly” who serves on the Board of Trustees this year for the event and is also the vendor and sponsorship relations.
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St. Louis Argus Celebrates 111 Years with a New Community Initiative
Recently, the Argus has also expanded its reach to regional news affecting Kansas City, East St. Louis as well as St. Louis City and County.
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What To Watch This Summer: Top 5 Films to See
This summer, the movie selection is vast; you will find a new fav to beat the heat.
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Kids Out of School: What to Do This Summer?
Summer camp offers an active and supervised way for your child to socialize and acquire life skills; summer camp offers a ton of activities for children to stay busy over the school holiday.
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Pizza Hut Summer Reading Program
In the past, students received paper certificates that were only redeemable in restaurants. Now, the certificates can be redeemed when dining in at Pizza Hut, ordering deliveries online, or even getting takeaway.
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YaYa’s Euro Bistro takes beyond reproach Pride in assuring quality and great service in St Louis
Since the pandemic, many great restaurants have come and gone. And some are still going much away.
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So, you are in your 50’s; here is what to look forward to
Most of us have reached the pinnacles of our careers at the point we turn 50.
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Exploring The History of Black Twitter
Following the years after its launch, Twitter will have morphed into a social media empire that has the ability to reach around the world with just a few characters. Like with any innovative technology or social media invention, POC was among the first to download and make use of the platform.
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Tips For Those Looking To Start A Career In Social Justice
With so many injustices in the world, there has never been a better time than now to embark on a career in social justice.