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via UrbanOne: Last year Hurricane Harvey caused chaos and turmoil for a lot of people in Houston. Many died, were left without homes and displaced. Urban One is giving away a new home to a family that lost it all and wants you to take part in helping others that are still struggling. Donations can be made at: https://www.paypal.me/BossLifeFoundation We […]

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VIA EEWMagazine: “Through the Storm” singer Yolanda Adams is helping Houston residents through the aftermath of Storm Harvey. According to the Houston-based radio personality, she has tapped into her extensive network of “millionaire friends” to be a blessing to displaced hurricane survivors. “Thanks so much for your support and prayers. We’ve given out over $100K of Simply […]

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via FirstLadyB: Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston is open and giving away donated clothes, toys and towels. Lakewood’s lobby was  lined with clothes, towels, toys, diapers, books and more on Tuesday morning. Joel Osteen received backlash over the weekend on social media from folks claiming that his  Mega Church had closed its doors to Harvey flood victims. A message on the church’s social media account […]

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via Getuperica/gospelgoodies: Hurricane Harvey has – in one way or another – affected us all, but it hit close to home for The Walls Group who call Houston home. To show their support, they’ve started a GoFundMe account and organized a Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert in Atlanta where they’re currently waiting until they can return home. “We’re putting […]

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via EEWMagazine: Lakewood associate pastor, John Gray, who resides in River Oaks—a residential community in the center of Houston, Texas—is praying for his city currently being devastated by Storm Harvey. The preacher has taken to social media to offer up prayers for those impacted by the floods that have, so far, killed six, left thousands […]

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via: rickeysmileymorningshow “I’ve come a long way. Im grateful for every break in my heart,” said K. Michelle after being honored in Houston with ‘K. Michelle Day’ The singer  posted the clip of her receiving the honor in Houston on Instagram today saying: “I am definitely honored to have my very own Kmichelle day in Houston. So many amazing things have […]

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In recognition of Dr. Earnest Pugh’s notable successes and inspiring career in gospel music, the city of Houston and the Honorable Mayor Sylvester Turner will commemorate Dr. Pugh’s 11th Top 20 Billboard Single, “I Need You to Breathe,” with an exclusive music video preview and celebration. “I Need You to Breathe” hails as a chart-topping […]

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This isn't the first time the sheriff's office has been accused of choking a suspect. Two weeks ago, a 28-year-old man filed a similar lawsuit.

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Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis spoke with Roland Martin on NewsOne Now about the conditions on the ground and the latest developments in the deadly historic Houston flooding.

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HOUSTON — One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting on the Texas Southern University campus Friday, according to Houston police. It happened at…

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      More than 80,000 people were left without power as flood waters closed roads and Interstates in Houston. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of disaster on Monday after an unprecedented flood hit the state, as well as Oklahoma. At least eight have been killed, 12 people are still missing, houses were […]

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More than 2,000 people from Second Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, gathered at Discovery Green in the heart of Houston to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The purpose of Dance Your Shoes Off! was to proclaim the resurrection of Jesus Christ in a powerful and celebratory way. Most importantly, each participant left a new pair of […]