Millions of Americans Continue to Struggle (Washington, D.C.) Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual report, which revealed that 17.5 million households were food-insecure in 2013. Food insecurity among non-hispanic Blacks, were higher than the national average, with a food insecurity rate of 26.1 percent. This number is substantially higher than […]
(1) I’d like to start day two off with saying that, I’m grateful to Lynette Jones of When Style Matters who nominated me to take the gratitude challenge. This opportunity has allowed me to take time and reflect on the many things that I have to be grateful for. (2) On raising a son: I
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I’ve been nominated to do the Gratitude Challenge and list three things daily, that I’m grateful for, for 7 days. I am clearly up for the challenge, here goes. Day one: (1] I was always very comfortable in my chocolate skin. For that level of comfort, I owe the sweetest, kindest people who
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LOS ANGELES, CA — The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted Tuesday night (August 26) to present Honorary Awards to Jean-Claude Carrière, Hayao Miyazaki and Maureen O’Hara, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Harry Belafonte. All four awards will be presented at the Academy’s 6th Annual Governors
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TV One will present the network premiere of the two-hour original movie, Girlfriends’ Getaway on Saturday, August 30at8PM/ET with an encore at 11PM/ET and at 11AM/ET on Sunday, August 31st. Shot entirely on location in Trinidad, the comedy tells the story of an innocent birthday getaway taken by four longtime friends that turns into
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LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 26: Actors Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson attend The L.A. Special Screening Of Screen Gems’ “No Good Deed” at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 26, 2014 in Los Angeles. Film Synopsis: Academy award nominated actress Taraji P. Henson, plays Terri a devoted wife and mother of two, living
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May the best voice win. Philadelphia’s Candace Benson and Cleveland’s Geoffrey Golden, claimed the top spots, and will face off in the SUNDAY BEST finale. Viewers will also be treated to special performances from Bishop Hezekiah Walker, actress/singer Tamela Mann and SUNDAY BEST firm but loving judge, Yolanda Adams. Many have been called, but only one will be crowned victor of this season’s SUNDAY BEST! Viewers
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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
