Changes to a widely used credit score may make it more likely for consumers struggling with low scores to obtain loans. Fair Isaac Corporation’s newest FICO® credit scoring model will change certain aspects of how it computes the information on an individual’s credit report. The changes come in the wake of discussions with lenders […]
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Congratulations, Jackie Robinson West! Composed entirely of young African-Americans, the team will square off with the tournament’s international champions from Seoul, South Korea, in Sunday’s final.
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The family of Michael Brown and thousands of marchers are expected to protest the death of Eric Garner, the unarmed Black man killed by a chokehold by a White NYPD officer. The “We Will Not Go Back” march on Saturday is being led by the Rev. Al Sharpton‘s National Action Network and will bring together both grieving families to
Now that summers coming to an end, as bad as some of us wanted to get out of town, escape the hustle, bustle, & day-to-day responsibilities of our normal lives for a week of fun and relaxation to somewhere far, far away, we might be pleasantly surprised at what’s right in our own back yards. Or, at least
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My how time flies! Now in its third year, Jazz at the Creek in San Diego, featuring a plethora of musicians has come to a smooth end. For the summer that is. Artists closing out this year’s lineup were the soulful sounds of Detroit native saxophonist JWhite. Currently a resident of Phoenix, White placed 2nd, in
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Thirteen-year-old sensation Mo’ne Davis, who plays for Philadelphia’s Taney Dragons, has become the first Little Leaguer to grace the national cover of Sports Illustrated. The 5-foot-4 inch, 111-pound eighth grader is not only taking the Little League World Series by storm, but also she has captured the nation’s attention. For all her baseball accolades, Davis
(San Marcos, CA) On Thursday, August 14, Casa de Amparo hosted a special evening with New York Times, best selling author Cupcake Brown, author of A Piece of Cake: A Memoir (Random House, Inc. 2006). Casa de Amparo, an organization whose purpose is committed to prevention and treatment of child abuse in San Diego County,
(Atlanta, GA) – In a press released today, the 2014 HBCU Green Report provides clear evidence that there is significant activity underway on historically black colleges and university (HBCU) campuses to promote sustainable living and adopt energy efficient practices despite their absence in major national green surveys. A collaborative project of the Building Green
Actor Robin Williams has died of an apparent suicide. He was 63 years old. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Williams family. The Actor/comedian was in a league of his own and will truly be missed. #RIPRobinWilliams. Click here to see Marin County Police Department press release.
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Washington, D.C. attorney Michele Roberts was named as the new executive director of the National Basketball Players Association. Roberts is the first woman to head up a major North American Sports Union under this appointment. Previous executive director Billy Hunter was ousted by the players for a series of alleged misappropriations shortly after the players and league agreed on a