Lent is under way, and that means fish fries and Lenten restaurant specials are popping up everywhere. Around the metro area, plenty of churches (especially Catholic) and fraternal organizations such as the Knights of Columbus have fish fries. Prices ...
Posted Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 10:50AM
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Queen Elizabeth II has posted her first Instagram image.
The media-savvy queen posted from the Science Museum Thursday to help promote the museum’s summer exhibition.
Using an iPad, she shared an image on the official royal family Instagram acc ...
Posted Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 10:40AM
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People often give up chocolate during this time
By Sofia Petkar
MANY think of Lent as a time to give up something, such as chocolate or booze, but it is also an important event in the Christian calendar.
Let’s take a closer look at why it is so special and why people give up one of their ...
Posted Wednesday, March 6th 2019 at 7:15AM
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There is nothing better than a memorable scent.
Check out the new fragrance “Jump Up and Kiss Me
Ecstatic”!
Learn more: https://www.clivechristian.com/product/jump-up-and-kiss-me-ecstatic/ ...
Posted Wednesday, March 6th 2019 at 2:03AM
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- STRETCHING–Use the Yoga Strap to improve your flexibility and balance and reduce the risk of injury
- FEEL YOUNG–The stretch out strap elongates your muscles and improves your poses without discomfort
- ADVANCED DESIGN STRETCHING STRAP–Unique ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 5:31PM
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New UNCF Congressional Honor Roll recognizes members of Congress for support of HBCUs like Shaw University
Today, UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) released the first HBCU Congressional Honor Roll, recognizing 59 members of Congress for th ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 2:48PM
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By Pam Wright
Communities Struggling to Recover from Devastating Tornado Damage
At a Glance
- Alabama residents are beginning the difficult task of rebuilding their lives after Sunday's deadly tornado outbreak.
- Here are ways in which you can help the victims.
The search continued T ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 2:35PM
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Chicago was once called the worst school district in the United States. Today, though, high school graduation rates there are rising, as are ACT scores, GPAs, and the number of students enrolled in AP courses. And gains in elementary test scores outp ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 2:05PM
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Photo: Students say not only did Dr. Nathan Alexander teach the entire lecture holding the baby, but stayed after to answer questions with the child still in his arms. (Images courtesy of Nick Vaughn / @Original_Vaughn)
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Tanasia Kenney
A Georgia college professor is being praised after le ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 1:08PM
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Chicago State University, a public university with a predominantly Black student body, received a generous donation of $100,000 from Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Breanna Edwards Mar, 04, 2019
The nation’s oldest Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 1:04PM
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Photographed on February 22, 2019.
Melania Trump waves to the media before getting into a waiting vehicle at Boeing Field in Seattle on Monday afternoon. The first lady visited Microsoft to talk and learn about keeping kids safe online. (Ellen M. ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 12:50PM
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Andy Cohen is in baby bliss!
The new dad is experiencing the best and worst parts of being a parent and he is loving every single moment of it. From the morning feedings, to the dreaded diaper changes, the Watch What Happens Live is host is savoring every aspect of parenthood. His Instagram is ch ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 10:19AM
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Sheep, Moron! Cardi B and Tomi Lahren in Twitter spat over government shutdown Rapper Cardi B and right-wing commentator Tomi Lahren brought Democratic and Republican arguments to a dramatic Twitter squabble with both sides delivering blows about the ...
Posted Tuesday, March 5th 2019 at 12:33AM
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We're so excited to welcome you to
Volunteers of America's Founder's Week!
Now is the time to honor the history of Volunteers of America, celebrating people like you who have made it possible to heal Americans in crisis for over 123 years.
J ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 3:03PM
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Retool Your School began with the simple mission: give back to HBCUs by facilitating updates to campuses. Now celebrating its 10th year, the projects funded by the program’s grants instill pride among current students, faculty, alumni, community supp ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 12:07PM
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What does it mean to be 10 years strong? Since 2009, The Home Depot’s Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program has invested more than $2 million dollars to update, upgrade, and uplift HBCU campuses. Ten years later, the Program is deepenin ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 11:54AM
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Miley Cyrus was just the beginning. VH1 on Tuesday announced the full list of RuPaul’s Drag Race guest judges for Season 11 — premiering Thursday, Feb. 28 at 9/8c — and it includes one of the most legendary humans ever to grace reality television: Tiffany “New York” Pollard.
Also on tap for Sea ...
Posted Monday, March 4th 2019 at 8:48AM
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I didn't really understand the different types of Anxiety
until I started swimming with the Big Fishes, in the Big
Boys and Girl Corporate Pool.
Feeling the pressure of my own life occurrences compacted
by being sensitive to what others were pr ...
Posted Sunday, March 3rd 2019 at 12:34PM
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As Spring Break approaches, the planning process is a constant for places to go, things to do,
and memories to be made!
We are inspired by The Fresh Prince - Will Smith and his partner for life, Jada Pinkett-Smith!
Seeing the adventures they are ...
Posted Friday, March 1st 2019 at 1:21PM
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By Day One Staff
on February 11, 2019
Ever wonder how Amazon gets your packages to you so quickly?
Find out in this behind-the-scenes video tour.
If you are in the United States or Canada, you can tour an Amazon fulfillment center at 23 lo ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 9:33PM
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When you were young, did you know how to study for a test or make plans for college? Do you remember wanting your first car or looking for a part-time job?
Simple things that may seem easy or straightforward to you now may be a complete mystery to ...
Posted Thursday, February 28th 2019 at 9:16PM
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