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Hallmark’s Mahogany Brand creates greeting cards specifically designed for African-American consumers. For this Father’s Day, they created 66 culturally relevant designs for African-Americans, and a few of these celebrated Black mothers. With 2 out of 3 Black homes solely ran by an African-American women, was Hallmark’s decision a good business choice, or an insult to […]

CHICAGO — During the opening of the 40th annual Rainbow PUSH Coalition conference, Rev. Jesse Jackson addressed his vexation with a photo ID law that he says disenfranchises minority groups such as African Americans, Latinos and college students, who are less likely to bring photo identification cards to the polls. The requirement is currently upheld […]

Affirmation For Today: “I change the world around me by changing myself” An affirmation is a great way to start training your mind toward a positive way of thinking.  Coupled with other positive thinking exercises, a positive affirmation will help you overcome any obstacle that is put in front of you.  The object of these […]

Times are only getting tougher for African-Americans across the country. New numbers show that Black unemployment is at 16.2 percent, while Black male joblessness is at 17.5 percent. The youth are being hit the hardest with over 41 percent unemployed. The numbers are startling at a time when unemployment continues to be a national issue. […]

DETROIT — A last-minute change of plans saved a Detroit school for pregnant teens from being permanently shut down. The Catherine Ferguson Academy was to be closed by the Detroit School District because of financial impediments, however, was surprisingly halted due to unexpected charter plans. The academy has been educating teen mothers since 1988 and […]

Though Reggie Brown’s Obama impersonation was initially met with laughter and applause at a recent Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, it appeared that the event’s organizers were not so amused when his jokes turned to Republican Newt Gingrich and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. Brown’s mic was allegedly turned off, and music was played as […]

WASHINGTON -Former White House Green Jobs Czar Van Jones has challenged Fox News Host, Glenn Beck to a debate. Beck had previously launched a campaign against Jones, incorrectly labeling him a 9/11 conspiracy theorist, while ignoring the many 9/11 conspiracy theorists in the Tea Party movement. Eventually, Jones resigned after Fox News continued in Beck’s […]

TALLAHASSEE — Russell Simmons’ RushCard, a pre-paid debit card targeted at urban working class people is being investigated by the Florida Attorney General’s Office over alleged hidden fees. MyBankTracker reports: The Florida Attorney General’s Office has issued subpoenas against five prepaid debit card companies claiming they may be forcing consumers to pay hidden fees each […]

Grammy Award nominated recording artist and producer Troy Sneed’s latest radio smash, “My Heart Says Yes” is continuing to hold steady at #2 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart. Meanwhile, Sneed is on the road several times a week singing “My Heart Says Yes” and the other songs from his illustrious career. Here are a […]

A New York family who lost their 12-year-old son in 2010 is saying that a doctor who allegedly incorrectly filled a prescription is at fault. While the son, Philippe Gallete, was a patient at the Queens Psychiatric Center, Dr. Marie Gisele St. Felix allegedly filled the wrong prescription, according to the suit filed. Walgreens filled […]

The unimaginable happened to a young New York dad on this year’s Father’s Day. He was gunned down before he could celebrate the holiday for a second time with his son. Anthony McRae, 22, was shot 4 times around 4:45am, in front of a local deli in Queens, New York, the NYDailyNews.com reports. McRea lived […]

NEW YORK – Supporters and opponents of gay marriage made 11th-hour appeals on Sunday as state lawmakers weighed a vote on making New York the sixth state — and the most populous — to legalize same-sex marriage. The measure that would make gay marriage legal, introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat and strong advocate, […]