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Annie Turnbo Malone (1869-1957) was an African American entrepreneur and philanthropist during the early 20th century. She manufactured a line of beauty products for black women and created a unique d

THE HONORABLE MINISTER LOUIS FARRAKHAN: It is a great honor and privilege for me, the Nation of Islam, and others to welcome Brother Leader Muammar al-Gadhafi, Leader of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

Claudette Colvin (b, September 5, 1939) is a African American woman from Alabama. In 1955, at the age of 15, she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus to a white person, in violation of loca

A South Carolina politician is making very a public apology - and this time it's not Governor Mark Sanford. After likening welfare recepients to stray animals, Andre Bauer, the embattled Republic

THE SAINTS ARE ON THEIR WAY TO THE SUNSHINE STATE!!! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THE CHOCOLATE CITY!!!

NEW BOOK TRACES THE HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Unheralded but Unbowed: Black Scientists & Engineers who Changed the World makes it clear that "in America, you cannot do

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SHREVEPORT, La., Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A Louisiana man faces years in federal prison for burning a cross at the home of a relative involved in an interracial relationship, officials said Friday. A jury

From Newsweek.com January 18, 2010 Michael Jackson’s death has been officially ruled as murder, it was revealed today. The cause of death on the 50-year-old’s death certificate has been amended t

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Drumbeats called the faithful to a Sunday Mass behind mounds of rubble and amid the few remaining walls of Port-au-Prince’s destroyed Roman Catholic cathedral to listen to a se

According to NewsOne/Blackplanet polls, most Black people say the word “Negro” itself doesn’t offend them — that is, unless it’s being uttered by a white person. In recent weeks, “Negro” has unexpe

SELF ESTEEM Brace yourself child It's a moment of lies Don't sell yourself cheap It brings tears to your eyes You let others tell you What is best for you And let go of dreams For d

A Fairy told a married couple, "For being such an exemplary married couple for 35 years, I will give you each a wish". "I want to travel around the world with my dearest husband" said the wife. And

Early research suggests that wearing a cell phone on your hip may weaken the area of the pelvis widely used for bone grafting. Using an X-ray technique used in the diagnosis and monitoring of patie

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN GUILTY OF LOOKING AT OTHERS YOUR OWN AGE AND THINKING, SURELY I CAN'T LOOK THATOLD? WELL, YOU'LL LOVE THIS ONE... MY NAME IS ALICE SMITH AND I WAS SITTING IN THE WAITING ROOM

1. Stay out of trouble. 2. Aim for greater heights. 3. Stay focused on your job. 4. Exercise to maintain good health. 5. Practice team work. 6. Rely on your trustd partner to watch your

A Mexican maid asked for a pay increase. The wife was very upset about this and decided to talk to her about the raise. She asked: "Now, Maria, why do you want a pay increase?" Maria said: "Senora,

For those of you who have not seen this poem which was blogged by me on this same day last year, here it is. I hope you find it inspiring enough to pass along. For those of you who have already se

Season's Greetings Dear Beloved Family! May everyone have a great day of being with family and friends. Though I may not celebrate this holiday season like the rest of you all may, let's have a Co

MY NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE Going to a party at my neighbor's house today The people that I meet inside I know what they'll say "Welcome to the future, the past is memories" Come on to a party at my nie