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High blood pressure in United States --- a Neglected Disease
The report by the Institute of Medicine, one of the National Academies of Sciences, urges the CDC to promote policies that make it easier for people to be more physically active, cut calories and redu
Nationwide Insurance Supports CIAA With $120,000 Donation For College Scholarship
-- Nationwide named 2010 CIAA corporate sponsor of the year -- -- Celebrity guest Lamman Rucker joins the excitement -- Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) -- Nationwide Insurance, "Official Insura
Rapper Nas Pleads Not Guilty to Contempt in Divorce Case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nas faces a criminal contempt charge for unpaid child and spousal support in his divorce from fellow singer Kelis. The rapper pleaded not guilty through his attorney and was orde
Is your child growing up too fast?
Before she was a teenager, Chelsea* had a cell phone. She also had her own bedroom complete with cable TV and a computer with high-speed Internet access. By the time she was a young teen, she made reg
Jackie McCullough --- Have You Heard of Her?
To hear the Reverend Jackie McCullough is to know the voice of one who has walked through the fires of tribulation and emerged as a vessel of gold. The word she brings forth is founded in the bedrock
Joshua K. Campbell (17 years old) Preaching "My Problem is Getting Sick of ME"
This is a very incredible video clip for about 4 mins in length which I found really good. This young man is very enlightened and reminds me of the time in the Old testament when the prophets and kin
Is There An Unspoken Code of Conduct for African Americans to be Better than other Ethnic Groups?
This blog is merely an observation of my own and therefore subject to my own vantage point or the pair of glasses that I'm looking through. Although I've been on the earth a little less than some
SeaWorld Trainer Killed by Killer Whale
Visitors to Orlando theme park look on in horror as veteran trainer is killed in orca tank. (Feb. 24) -- An animal trainer at SeaWorld Orlando was killed this afternoon in front of horrified theme
Patti LaBelle: Some 'Idol' Judges Aren't Qualified
NEW YORK (AP) — Patti LaBelle thinks some people shouldn't be on "American Idol" — and she's not talking about the contestants. "Some of the judges, I don't think they're qualified to even judge,"
Judge Orders Kwame Kilpatrick Back to Court
DETROIT (AP) — A judge has ruled that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick must return to court Friday to be arraigned on a probation violation warrant. The judge said Tuesday that a warrant will
Did You Know That You Can Read & Listen to Our Daily Bread On-line?
February 24, 2010 Being Real READ: 2 Corinthians 6:3-11 In all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses. —2 Corinthians 6:4 Th
A Working Education: Developing Your Child's Work Ethic
Like most parents, you probably want your children to develop an excellent work ethic and be prepared for success in later life. What are the practical elements of training them? How do you shape your
Dr. Dobson Focus on the Family Founder to Step Aside After Three Decades
Dr. James Dobson, founder and former chairman of Focus on the Family, is stepping down 33 years after he began the organization that has helped countless families. Host John Fuller and Focus on the
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
Tune in tomorrow the President will be hosting leaders from both parties at a bipartisan meeting about how to
reform our broken health insurance system. It's a critical step toward getting the job done on health reform -- and a historic moment you won't want to miss. Senators and representatives will gathe
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
Flavor Flav Owes Over $60,000 in Child Support
Rapper and reality show star Flavor Flav is reportedly in trouble for owing more than $60k in back child support for one of his seven children. I'm not sure how true any of this is, but I hope Flav
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
Junk In The Trunk: Healthier Than You Think
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Finally! A study that shows that the voluptuous figures of countless black women possess more benefits than just aesthetic perks. News from the study reports that fat in the butt
Dry My Tears
This is a small clip from a scene in "Dry My Tears" which is a story about a woman (Esther) who has had 3 miscarriages thereby causing her sadness. Her husband (Fetus) in an attempt to cheer her up