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Nelson Mandela, South Africa's anti-apartheid revolutionary, has been laid rest
Thousands of mourners gathered to say goodbye to Nelson Mandela today at a funeral in his beloved boyhood village, Qunu, after 10 days of memorials and celebrations. He was laid to rest at a gravesit
Advantages to Being Single
I believe when it comes to work and marriage, we are at a unique moment for women in the West. As a single, working woman, I can say we find ourselves facing two truths: First, women have more opportu
Will U S Follow What Canada's Postal Service is Doing: 8,000 fewer employees for the mail service.
Sweeping changes announced today to the way Canada Post operates could lead to as many as 8,000 fewer employees for the mail service. In a major announcement Wednesday, the Crown corporation said it w
F A M U probation lifted by accreditation group
December 10, 2013 FAMU got off probation Tuesday, lifting a yearlong penalty sparked in part by the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion in Orlando. "While we celebrate, let's also remember we
Women’s heart attacks can be different than men’s. Learn the warning signs.
Most women know the symptoms of a heart attack -- squeezing chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea. But as it turns out, these symptoms are more typical for males. Female heart attacks can be quite d
Nia Long On Dating White Men: ‘ Women Of Color Should Date All Types Of Men’
Our beloved Jordan is officially grown up in “The Best Man Holiday.” She got her dream career with a handsome man attached to her hip. To our surprise that handsome arm piece isn’t a chocolate thunder
Question: Miles Davis was a jazz musician and famous for playing what instrument?
Question: Miles Davis was a jazz musician and famous for playing what instrument? A. Trombone B. Saxophone C. Trumpet D. Piano Fact of the Day Red eye in photogra
S. African Thamsanqa Jantjie, the Sign Language Interpreter for Mandela Memorial Speaks Out
The man, named as local media as Thamsanqa Jantjie, said he is unsure whether it was the magnitude of what he was doing or the happiness he felt throughout the day that might have triggered the schizo
Photographer who took the Obama selfie pic speaks out The viral photo has elicited much amusement --
I later read on social media that Michelle Obama seemed to be rather peeved on seeing the Danish prime minister take the picture," he wrote on the AFP blog. "But photos can lie. In reality, just a few
Study measures impact of verbal abuse on new Nurses
Friday June 21, 2013: Nurses who are verbally abused by nursing colleagues report lower job satisfaction, unfavorable perceptions of their work environment and greater intent to leave their job, accor
Prayer request for Billy Graham as condition weakens
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A spokesman for the Rev. Billy Graham says the evangelist has generally been weaker since his 95th birthday celebration last month but his vital signs are good. Spokesman Mark
Sign language interpreter deemed a 'fake' at Mandela's memorial speaks out. Interpreter: I was hallucinating
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The man accused of faking sign interpretation next to world leaders at Nelson Mandela's memorial told a local newspaper that he was hallucinating and hearing voices. Thamsanqa Jant
Mandiba's body arrives for viewing in South Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- People lined the streets to watch the procession drive slowly to the Union Buildings. They sang old songs from the struggle against the apartheid regime and called out t
Black Female Abortion Doc, Nicola Riley Who Kept Remains of 35 Aborted Babies Fined for Botched Abortions
Abortionist Nicola Riley had been issued a public reprimand and ordered to pay a penalty of $5,000 for unprofessional conduct related to a botched abortion at a secret late-term abortion clinic in Elk
82 Percent of Abortions in NYC, 64% in Texas Were on Black or Hispanic Babies
The new report from the Centers for Disease Control had good numbers across the nation when it came to abortion — with abortions declining three percent in 2010 after a five percent decrease in 2009.
Multiple Births on the Decline, C D C Reports
While fertility treatments in vogue since the early 1970s led to a dramatic increase in multiple births, subsequent reduction in the practice of transferring three or more embryos has caused a drop in
How Great is Our God?
This is an individual question for each one to ask yourselves. How great is God to you? Examine your own personal testimonies for evidence of His Greatness in your lives. Jen Fad
Is Natural Hair Helping Or Hurting Women Today?
Let's face it, the idea or the perception in the world about black women is clear; we are strong, mouthy, angry, and loud. We are difficult to get along with which results in many Black men choosing t
Is Lisa Raye Dating L A Pastor & Bis Noel Jones? Star Set to Appear in Reality T V Show, " Pastors of L . A ."
LisaRaye sure does know how to pick ‘em! The beautiful 46-year-old actress is ready to share her love for 63-year-old Bishop Noel Jones to the world. According to reports, the lovebirds will appea
Please Pray: Tasha Smith Reveals She’s Trying To Get Pregnant At 42
The “For Better Or Worse” star revealed her plans for motherhood on a recent episode of “The Wendy Williams Show.” “I’m working on it,” she said of her first child with hubby of three years Keith D
Kim Fields Welcomes Healthy Baby Boy Named Quincy Xavier!
The latest addition to Kim Fields’ family has arrived! According to sources, the actress and husband Christopher Morgan welcomed their second son into the world around 10:30 this morning. Baby Quin
Live Life To The Fullest
“Lives are built from many small components which, when viewed as an assembled whole, can appear overwhelmingly complex,” Jain says. “But when we break them down and consider the pieces as we make dec
We Will Miss You Paul: Five Things You Might Not Have Known About " Fast & Furious " Star, Paul Walker
For those who are still in shock like I am, please pray for his family, child, friends, and fans. Also, pray for his friend and race car driver, Roger Rodas' family, children, friends, and fans.
Question: Which state raises the most turkeys?
Thanksgiving Fact: Mashed potatoes, pumpkin pies, and cranberries were not foods present on the first Thanksgiving's feast table. A. North Carolina B. Arkansas C. Minnesota
Jersey City Teens Arrested For Murder After Playing Dangerous " Knockout " Game
Three teens from Jersey City were recently arrested for murder after they allegedly sucker-punched a homeless man, killing him with just one hit while playing a dangerous new game called "Knockout".