State of the Dream | United for a Fair Economy -
Austerity for Whom? surveys the impacts of a tax-cutting, government-shrinking economic agenda as prescribed by Republican leadership with Tea Party allies on communities of ...
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Crime Never Takes A Vacation What Intruders Dont Want You To Know Our lagging economy has spurred a dramatic increase in burglaries and home invasions across the country, with agencies reporting an increase in ...
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This February, a unique American master returns to the spotlight as Macys (NYSE:M) celebrates Black History Month with special events and exhibits dedicated to famed artist Romare Bearden. Macys honors the rich history and legacy of the incomparable artist, writer and musician in celebration of this years 100th anniversary of his birth.
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African-American Achievement Gap to Disappear in 40 Years -
The latest report by A+ Schools revealed that the achievement gap between White and Black students continues to decrease. However, at the rate it is narrowing, it would take 40 years to be eliminated. Even more disappointing is...
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Carl Weathers is best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky series of films. He also played Dillon in Predator, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore and Little Nicky, and played a very frugal fictionalized version of himself in the television series Arrested Development.
But Whatever Happened to Carl Weathers?
Ms. Lauryn Hill thanks her fans, and speaks on coming back. "My intention was always to come back," she told a crowd at a concert in Stockholm and thanked her fans for their patience and love.
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Wiil.i.am: Cheryl wont do X Factor. The Black Eyed Peas star who has taken Cheryl under his wing since they worked together on her hit single 3 Words insists the 28-year-old star deserves her own show.
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LaWanda Page (aka aunt esther) - late actress, dancer
"Groove Is in the Heart" is a song by dance music band Deee-Lite from their debut album, World Clique. Released as a single in late 1990, it was a hit in many countries, including in Australia where it was a number-one hit.
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Black History Month... Black History Month is a time to recognize and appreciate the important contributions by African-Americans throughout history. One legend to recognize this Black History Month is former NBA all-star and NY Knicks basketball player Earl The Pearl Monroe. Earl dazzled fans with his moves on and off the court, and now has type 2 diabetes and is spreading the word about diabetes and heart disease among the 3.7 million, or nearly 15 percent of all African-Americans 20 years or older with diabetes.
Black Men... Question Bridge: Black Males is a transmedia art project that seeks to represent and redefine Black male identity in America.
Black Entertainment... A young African American womans initiatives to inspire our society to live life to a higher standard.
