Houston Defender: October 24, 2019

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NEWSTALK BLACKS ON THE BALLOT

P2 FEATURE AL SHARPTON helping families heal after shootings

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EDDIE MURPHY Returns

FEATURE ASTROS heading to World Series

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Elijah Cummings

Russell Westbrook

People all over the country are remembering the congressman and civil rights advocate, who died recently at 68. Cummings mentored countless young people, faith leaders, activists, politicians and others over the years.

Rockets general manager Daryl Morey pulled off a stunning blockbuster trade this offseason when he essentially swapped the Oklahoma City Thunders’ high-producing point guard Russell Westbrook for aging and disgruntled Chris Paul. Now, everyone is looking forward to big things from Westbrook.

congressman remembered

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starts Rockets season

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88 years defendernetwork.com • Serving the Houston area for over 80

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Carol Guess, Kim Roxie and Algenita Scott Davis at the Greater Houston Black Chamber Pinnacle Awards.

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