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Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Ignites Grass-Roots Efforts
Those who attended the Conservative Political Action Conference had an opportunity to learn from leaders of the movement. http://www.citizenlink.org/videofeatures/A000012113.cfm
Is It Harder For Black Moms?
Besides the common jitters most parents experience on the first day, Allers spoke of an anxiety that "only Black mothers can understand." How could she "ever raise a Black man in a world that is stati
Have You Heard of Lillie "Mama" Brown,"foot soldier for justice?
February 24 *Lillie Brown was born on this date in 1931. She was an African-American civil rights activist. From Troy, Ala., she was one of five daughters of a domestic worker. She joined the
First Black woman doctor graduates!
February 24 *On this date in 1864 the first Black woman attained a Medical Degree. Rebecca Lee Crumpler graduated from the New England Female Medical College on this date. Crumpler worked fro
Men's Health Must Become A Priority For The Nation
Men's Health Must Become A Priority For The Nation By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell and Dr. Clare Xanthos Dr. Henrie Treadwell Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Women's health advocacy is making t
First Black Ice Skating Pair Compete In Winter Olympics
VANCOUVER (AFP) – French pairs skaters Yannick Bonheur and Vanessa James are set to create history on Sunday when they become the first black couple to compete in figure skating at the Olympic Games.
Team USA Beats Canada in Men's Hockey Showdown
The United States men's hockey team, an outside contender for a medal at the Vancouver Games, shocked Canada, 5-3, and will force the home country's team to play an extra game to qualify for the el
Benny Hinn's wife files for divorce
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) - The wife of televangelist Benny Hinn has filed for divorce from the high-profile pastor, whose reputation as an advocate of prosperity gospel has attracted millions of followers
If you haven't heard by now, the rumors are true... This is Why Magic Johnson Should Buy Ebony and Jet
If you haven't heard by now, the rumors are true. Magic Johnson is interested in buying Johnson Publishing, the company that owns Ebony and Jet Magazines. Ebony and Jet, if you didn't know, are the
Good News: Millions Reconsider Pro-Abortion Views After Watching Super Bowl Ad
About 6 percent of those who watched the pro-family Tim Tebow ad during the Super Bowl said it made them reconsider their views on abortion, according to a study by the Barna Group. That comes out
Look Who's On the March Issue of Essence!
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle are covering Essence mag yet again. In the upcoming March issue, they spoke to the mag about education and how they deal with educating First Daughters
Susan B. Anthony believed in black humanity!
Feb 15th *The birth in 1820 of Susan B. Anthony is marked on this date. She was an American abolitionist and woman’s rights advocate. Born in Adams, Massachusetts, Susan Brownhill Anthony was th
Lose weight quicker with a group or team!
The idea behind 90-Day Change of life Weight loss challenge is to motivate our community to change something in their life in order to become healthier. If you've been seeking a positive and sensible
Lady Gaga's Face Pearls At AmFar Party
Lady Gaga may have outdone herself by doing what possibly no one has ever done before: gluing pearls to her face. And her body. The singer attended the amfAR benefit gala on Wednesday night--in the mi
Nelson Mandela set free!
February 11 *On this date in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison. He was (then) a South African political activist and member of the African National Congress. Still active, he had