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Yesterday my family went to an "un-named" restaurant for the first time instead of our usual place. Our waiter introduced himself (an Asian) man. I hope I am not too preoccupied with race, because m

AP - The White House says Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor acknowledges she made a poor word choice in a 2001 speech in which she said that a Latina judge would often reach a better conclusion th

Lesbians living in South Africa are being raped by men who believe it will 'cure' them of their sexual orientation, a report has revealed. Women are reporting a rising tide of brutal homophobic atta

May 28 On this date in 1830, U. S. legislation leading to the “Trail of Tears” was enacted. President Andrew Jackson signed a bill that forced the Cherokees, Creeks, Chickasaws, Choctaws, and Semino

May 28 This date marks the birth of Betty Shabazz in 1936. She was an administrator and the wife of Malcolm X. Betty Sanders spent her childhood in a protective environment in Detroit where she was

Men Are Just Happier People-- Your last name stays put. The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can never be pregnant. Ca

SchoolMatters NewsletterWednesday, May 13, 2009 8:03 AM During the next several weeks, high school students across the country will participate in one of life’s most important rites of passage – high

Mom always said not to sit too close to the TV so your eyes would be "ruined," but it turns out she was worried about the wrong thing altogether. New flat-screen televisions, which balance precariousl

By Jacob Goldstein Hey, General Mills: If you want to say Cheerios is “clinically proven to lower cholesterol,” you better get your whole-grain Os approved as a new drug by the FDA. That’s what the

In a cover story for Essence magazine, Jennifer Hudson share memories of her mother, Darnell Donerson, who was murdered in Chicago last October along with her brother and nephew. "I was always a mama

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawsuit was filed in federal court Wednesday on behalf of more than 15,000 students who paid thousands to attend President Barack Obama's inauguration but reportedly were left out

May 14 On this date in 1970, two Black students at Jackson State University were killed and many others injured by Jackson police. These killings were never as publicized as the Kent State shootings

A brief summary of the Billing and Coding field is presented here to aid as background in your search for billing and coding schools. Medical billing and coding is a growing field in response to the n

May 13 On this date in 1888, Brazil abolished slavery. During the 19th century, Europe exported two dynasties across the Atlantic to America. The Portuguese royal family in Brazil was established du

May 11 On this date in 1933, Louis Farrakhan was born. He is an African-American religious leader in the Muslim community. In New York City, he was an outstanding student at Boston English High Schoo

-- U.S. soldier in Baghdad kills four fellow troops before killing himself, senior defense official tells CNN. {Could he have been suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? } Post-traumatic str

The recently released groundbreaking genetic study by Sarah Tishkoff and her team of African, American and European researchers confirms and/or establishes three essential things about Africans, Afric

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — When Theresa, a 51-year-old mother of two living near this coastal town, filed for a restraining order against her husband, she thought it would help put an end to the beatings, d

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- As Farrah Fawcett continues her battle against cancer, Access Hollywood has learned the actress' 91-year-old father is flying in from Texas to be at her bedside. In addition, c

I didn't see that anyone has blogged about Bristol Palin's new job... so I wanted to say my peace. Does anyone have any thoughts on Bristol's new gig as teen ambassador for the Candie’s Foundation, w

Last week, I was at my doctor's office and noticed that his wife has lost a good bit of weight. When I inquired about what she was doing, she told me that she was using Herbalife products and spoke t

WHAT IS THIS JOB LIKE? Nurses, also called registered nurses or RNs, take care of sick and injured people. They give people medicine. They treat wounds. And they give emotional support to patients

VIBE has confirmed that Nas and Kelis are headed for a divorce. “I can confirm that she has filed for divorce,” a spokesperson for Kelis told VIBE.The bombshell comes amid recent reports that the accl

What are some of your states doing to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I hope you are planning to have lots of fun and check out some of the attractions. I've posted some of the USA's Top 10 Cinco de Mayo Fe

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama's joke wasn't lost in translation — even though he referred to a Cinco de Mayo celebration as "Cinco de Cuatro." Obama jumbled his words as he welcomed guests to t