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by Dr. Boyce Watkins I saw two old friends last night (husband and wife) for the first time in six years. I knew “the Mrs” long before she…
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In a video that went viral in November of 2013, a mother stopped by police during a routine traffic stop is shown fleeing from police. If that weren’t…
 By Liku Zelleke The people at “Grey’s Anatomy” have managed to surprise everyone by announcing that Isaiah Washington would be returning to the show, seven years after he…
 By Nigel Boys According to a new College Board report, student scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) for 2013 have largely remained the same for the last three years, although there is some improvement in the scores of African-American students. Only 43 percent of students in 2013, who took the SAT test met the […]
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 According to a report by the Economic Policy Institute, 10.8% of African American college graduates were unemployed in comparison to an 8.7% for white graduates. The disparity found in the data points to larger issues of race, education, and social mobility in the United States. Last month the unemployment rate for African Americans (14.1%) was nearly […]
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 As if the African-American demographic market isn’t already battling obesity, prostate cancer, HIV/AIDS infections, and a number of other diseases at epidemic rates, according to a new study printed in the journal titled Neurology, African-Americans may have a higher rather than lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than Caucasians. “Our population-based study is the first […]
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 Reported by Malcolm Morrow A 22-year-old Nigerian student named Emmanuel Ohuabunwa has broke the record for highest GPA in the history of John Hopkins University after graduating from the prestigious school with a 3.98 GPA on a 4.0 scale. He received a degree in Neurosciences and he plans to continue his studies at Yale Medical […]
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By Lechette Walker As NeNe Leakes prepares for her premier on “Dancing With the Stars” she contends that her exotic dancing past is going to give her an advantage. The lineup that she will have to outperform includes the Olympic ice skaters Charlie White and Meryl Davis, former child stars from The Wonder Years and […]
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Most people have seen images and limited video of Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy. But the consensus is that she is adorable. This rarely seen grammy rehearsal footage shows just how smart and talented the little girl is, just like her m
By Lechette Walker The Former Miss Kentucky, Djuan Trent, has announced that she is `Queer.’ She won the title back in 2010, and then she went on to compete for Miss America in 2011. Trent, 27, is the first national pageant contestant to come out as a lesbian. She came out of the closet by […]
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By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Domestic violence is all too common for women in South Africa. To understand this a little more, a woman is killed every hours by her intimate partner according to a recent study by the well-respected Medical Research Council. This matter is being brought to light with the murder trial of […]
The Center for Neighborhood Enterprise President Robert L. Woodson, Sr. wasted no time mocking black leaders in Detroit during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday. “I…
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When I wrote my book, Financial Lovemaking, I did it because I found that there are a huge number of similarities between money and love. So, when…
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January 1, 2014
In a recent “Ask the Expert” segment with health and wellness coach Krista Riddley, Towanna Freeman presented a viewer’s question regarding motivation: “Is there any advice to keep me motivated until my workout becomes a routine?” Coach Riddley responded with the following suggestions: Have a clear vision of what you are trying to achieve. It is important to “know your … Read More »
 By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses I believe that every woman has an ongoing love-hate relationship with her body. Sometimes we, women, love, appreciate and nurture our bodies and at times we criticize,…
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 By: Krystle Crossman Actress and singer Vanessa Williams is no stranger to great roles. She has been on Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, 666 Park Avenue, and multiple Broadway shows. She…
January 16, 2014
Towanna Freeman interviewed journalist, educator, and entrepreneur Yanick Rice Lamb, publisher of a new website, FierceForBlackWomen.com. Ms. Rice Lamb and site co-founder Sheree Crute created Fierce to bring the stories and interests of busy, vibrant, and influential Black women into the limelight, and offer advice and resources to help Black women 35 and over remain healthy, happy, and fulfilled. Highlights … Read More »
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