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As the Black unemployment rate continues to be the highest of any ethnic group, an article on The Grio discusses the ways in which Black children are negatively affected by the financial woes of their parents. The Grio reports: In a study of 7,000 households, data showed that Black middle-class children of single mothers who […]

An article on The Root highlights the career of Alain Dolium, a Black French politician and candidate for France’s National Assembly in 2012. The Root reports: Not surprisingly, some pundits and media have referred to Dolium as the “French Obama.” He rejects the label as a trap, an attempt to reduce his candidacy to his […]

Jamie-Grace Harper was recently signed to Gotee Records, a diverse record label founded by TobyMac. Her debut EP, Hold Me was released by the label on February 22, 2011.Jamie Grace released the title track to the album at the same time and it was one of the most added singles to Christian Hit Radio stations. […]

FLORIDA – The NAACP has joined forces with Latino and human rights groups to oppose bills in the Florida senate that would require law enforcement agencies to racially profile. Politic365 reports: These bills “would require law enforcement officials in Florida to engage in racial profiling – an insidious practice all too familiar to racial and […]

As we head to barbecuing and picnic season, we must keep safety in mind. You can reduce your risk of becoming infected with foodborne illness. Do not eat raw or undercooked meat, including hamburgers, poultry, and seafood, and do not drink raw milk or eat products made from raw milk. Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables […]

Clutch Magazine, a leading online destination for black women, has posed an interesting question. Hyper-intellectual news site Salon.com has published a story in which linguists try to explain away the mix-ups of Obama and Osama that have peppered the mainstream press as a simple, human mistake. Clutch asks us if we are buying it. No, […]

  Midwest Food Bank is accepting items for disaster relief boxes. Below are the items needed for the boxes:   Disaster Relief Boxes 2011 • Paper towels • Toilet tissue • Wash cloths • Small size toothpaste • Toothbrush • Small size Mouthwash • Bar Soap • Nail clippers • Deodorant • Shampoo • Q tips • Comb/Brush • Razors […]

Wayne, PA — A mother and her one-year-old son were allegedly robbed at gunpoint outside a Starbucks just before 10 a.m. Thursday morning. After fleeing on foot, the thief allegedly spent more than $900 — mostly in gift cards — on the woman’s credit card at a nearby Target. Both mother and child were unharmed. […]

The Blind Boys of Alabama are a gospel group from Alabama that first formed at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind at Talladega, Alabama in 1939. The three main vocalists of the group and their drummer/percussionist are all blind. As of 2010, The Blind Boys of Alabama continue to tour nationally and internationally, with […]

NEW YORK– Al Qaeda released a statement on jihadist web forums Friday threatening to retaliate against the United States over the death of Osama Bin Laden, according to SITE Intelligence Group.

Teaching your children values will help them make good choices in their lives. Today’s world is ever changing and very fast paced. In years past children grew up in a small community or with just their families and their challenges were much different. 1. What are your values? Teaching values to our children must start […]