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70% of African American Women Are Single
Oprah Winfrey discusses why most Black women are single. Other experts and audience members weigh in.
Book Review: "Girl Get Your Credit Straight" By Glinda Bridgforth
Girl Get Your Money Straight has been a favorite for years. Financial expert and bestselling author Glinda Bridgforth tells readers how to get their credit straight once and for all. If you’re drownin
Book Review: "Permission Slips" By Sherri Shepherd
“Permission Slips is for every woman trying to take care of everyone around her - and nonetheless dropping the ball someplace. It's about making mistakes, and moving on. Sometimes it's about making th
Local, Not Federal, Government Agencies Provide Business Grants
A business grant is essentially free money given to entrepreneurs and business owners to start and/or expand a business. A common misconception is that business grants are given away by the federal go
HBO and Jill Scott Offer an Inspiring Portrayal of Black Women
The critically acclaimed HBO series, “The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency,” is the type of program people want to see succeed. The seven-episode series stars Grammy award-winner Jill Scott and is built
Black Women at Higher Risk for Aggressive Breast Tumors
Black women are three times more likely than women of other races to develop aggressive breast cancer, a U.S. study finds. The United States has the highest rate of cancer in the world. Black women
Boost Mobile Introduces $50 Unlimited Cell Phone Plan
Today, Boost Mobile customers can enjoy superior value in prepaid wireless services. By switching to Boost’s $50 ‘Monthly Unlimited’ plan, savings can increase up to $695/year when compared to T-Mobil
New Site Sends Care Packages to Black Female Soldiers
The Sister Soldier Project, a grass roots effort that has shipped well over 1,000 care packages totaling 5 tons of goods to Black female US troops--the Sister Soldiers--serving in the Middle East, ann
Metlife's 2009 Internship Program Opens For Applications
For the fourth year, MetLife is offering college students an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience through a paid internship. The MetLife and New England Financial 2009 Financial Fellowship Pro
Tavis Smiley Assembles Black Luminaries in L.A. for 10th Annual Gathering
The 10th Annual State of the Black Union, hosted by Tavis Smiley, convened in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 28th, again bringing many of the best and brightest African-American thinkers together t
Interview With Keshia Knight Pulliam
Born in Newark, New Jersey on April 9, 1979, Keshia Knight Pulliam entered showbiz at an early age, making TV commercials as a toddler and already landing a recurring role on Sesame Street by the age
Woman Calls 911 After McDonald's Runs Out Of Nuggets
A woman from Fort Pierce, Florida called 911 three times to report an emergency after McDonald's had run out of McNuggets, according to a police report obtained Tuesday. Latreasa Goodman, 27, was i