Keith Sweat, (born July 22, 1961) is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and a major contributor to the New jack swing era. Before becoming a recording artist, Sweat worked for the commodities market in the Ne ...
Posted Saturday, December 19th 2009 at 6:04PM
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NEW YORK, NY -- The long-suffering U.S. jobs market improved significantly in November, as employers trimmed the fewest jobs of any month since the start of the recession. The unemployment rate posted the biggest one-month decline in more than three ...
Posted Wednesday, December 16th 2009 at 10:13AM
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Majority of women employees prefer having a male boss, a new study has revealed.
The study, conducted by OnePoll.com, revealed that two thirds of women prefer working for male bosses because they are better managers and less prone to moods.
Many fe ...
Posted Wednesday, December 16th 2009 at 10:07AM
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Consider the following story offered by one of our readers:
“A recent phone interview went well and I was subsequently offered a position at a prestigious hospital. I took my pre-employment physical with great enthusiasm, during which I was ask ...
Posted Tuesday, December 15th 2009 at 3:52PM
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In this highly competitive job market, it has become increasingly important for job candidates to be well informed about any company they are considering for employment. It has also become more commonplace for prospective employees to ask just as man ...
Posted Tuesday, December 15th 2009 at 3:40PM
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In a move that senior leadership aides say has left them stunned, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) that he will filibuster a tentative public option compromise unless it's stripped of its key component: a me ...
Posted Tuesday, December 15th 2009 at 2:20PM
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Being gay is already deemed a crime in Uganda – it is punishable by life imprisonment. But now, many countries and international activists are expressing outrage over the introduction of a bill in Uganda called The Anti-Homosex ...
Posted Tuesday, December 15th 2009 at 10:18AM
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I am announcing to you that God is working everything out for you. He has already released your provisions. Look for your prophetic moment in time when purpose converges with destiny. God is moving you in position, not only for you to receive your ...
Posted Tuesday, December 15th 2009 at 9:53AM
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from DanteLee.com Blog
In an aggressive attempt to rebuild the U.S. economy, President Obama has made a public appeal asking the nation's banks to lend more money to small businesses. This request came shortly after meeting with executives from B ...
Posted Tuesday, December 15th 2009 at 9:39AM
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December 10
On this date in 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was awarded The Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. King, who was 35, was the youngest man, the second American, and the third Black man awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Posted Thursday, December 10th 2009 at 11:00PM
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Reps for BeBe Winans said in a statement Tuesday that the gospel star "has been exonerated of all charges of allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Debra Winans."
His publicists at W&W Public Relations, Inc. stated, "Judge Gloria Dumas of the Ge ...
Posted Thursday, December 10th 2009 at 10:55PM
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...In a ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Mr. Obama was formally welcomed into the ranks of Nobel laureates who have won the prize, which was established 108 years ago. He said he accepted the award with “deep gratitude and great humility,” conceding i ...
Posted Thursday, December 10th 2009 at 5:02PM
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from DanteLee.com Blog
...The reason why optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people is because optimistic people keep themselves alive. When faced with challenges, they not only think positive - but they act in harmony with it. Instead o ...
Posted Thursday, December 10th 2009 at 4:24PM
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BlackDoctor.org) -- Bryant Gumbel stunned a television audience, and the world, on Tuesday with the news that a malignant tumor in his chest and part of his lung were removed two months ago.
The surprising reveal happened while the former “Toda ...
Posted Thursday, December 10th 2009 at 4:17PM
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In 2008, the U.S. Postal Service delivered an estimated 19 billion cards, letters, and packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In December 2008, despite a devastatingly bad economy, the nation's department stores reported $28.2 billion in retai ...
Posted Tuesday, December 8th 2009 at 5:21PM
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From DanteLee.com Blog
Long ago, it was discovered that African Americans don't support Black-owned businesses. Sadly, one major reason why is because too many people want the "hook up". Instead of paying for products and services, they want it fre ...
Posted Tuesday, December 8th 2009 at 5:11PM
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As we head into the final stretch on health reform, big insurance company lobbyists and their partisan allies hope that their relentless attacks and millions of dollars can intimidate us into accepting the status quo. So I have a message for them, f ...
Posted Tuesday, December 8th 2009 at 4:40PM
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AP - Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden may periodically slip back into Afghanistan from his remote hideout in neighboring Pakistan, a senior White House official says, adding a new twist to the mystery of the elusive terrorist's whereabouts.
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Posted Monday, December 7th 2009 at 4:14AM
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Tiger Woods, worth nearly $1 billion, has reportedly re-tooled his pre-nuptial agreement with wife Elin.
You might say, she's been offered increased incentive compensation.
The Daily Beast (via: The Star) In a statement Wednesday, Tiger said, ...
Posted Friday, December 4th 2009 at 6:46AM
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November 30
June Pointer’s birth in 1953 is marked on this date. She was an African-American singer best known for her work with The Pointer Sisters.
Born in Oakland, CA, the youngest of six siblings and the youngest of four daughters to minis ...
Posted Monday, November 30th 2009 at 5:21PM
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I was speaking with someone today and they mentioned that their relatives are calling for a family prayer gathering because of the many needs of various family members. What is surprising to me is that the suggestion came from a 15 year old having o ...
Posted Monday, November 23rd 2009 at 7:42PM
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In a Web-exclusive story that accompanies the release of this year's roster of the 100 Top heart hospitals produced by Thomson Reuters, Modern Healthcare reporter Jean DerGurahian reports on gains being made in cardiac care, while also noting that si ...
Posted Monday, November 16th 2009 at 2:05PM
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November 16
Chinua Achebe was born on this date in 1930. He is an African author and educator. Born in Ogidi, Nigeria, Albert Chinualumogu Achebe is one of six children of Isaiah Okafo, a Christian churchman, a ...
Posted Monday, November 16th 2009 at 9:41AM
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A southwest Virginia mother of two brought her children to the public health department for an H1N1 vaccination. They told her, “We’re saving the vaccine for public school students.” A northern Virginia mom asked the Alexandria school system if ...
Posted Sunday, November 15th 2009 at 1:38PM
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Join TD Jakes at The Potter’s House for Harvest Week located at 6777 West Kiest Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75236. Special Guests will include Noel Jones, Joseph Garlington, and the Clark Sisters
Sunday November 22nd @7pm Youth Concert
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Posted Friday, November 13th 2009 at 6:16PM
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