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Hama: The Hotbed of Syria's Unrest (Video)

(CNN) -- The Syrian city of Hama has an ancient past as part of the Roman, Greek and Byzantine empires, but recent deadly violence has revived memories of its more recent history as a hotbed of unrest

Jen Fad · Wednesday, August 3rd 2011 · 834 views · 1 comments

Photographer Captures ' Unbreakable Spirit' in the Small Villages of Remote Parts of West Africa (Photos)

(CNN) -- Photographer Thomas Nybo has captured images of some of the toughest issues facing Africa, from child mortality to access to education. He recently visited five countries in 11 days as he tr

Jen Fad · Wednesday, August 3rd 2011 · 1,030 views · 1 comments

News Station Edits Video to Distort Child's Words To "I'm Going To Have Me A Gun"

By The Root as posted on The Huffington Post. The Huffington Post has picked up a Maynard Institute report that a Chicago news station is under fire for purposely taking the words of a 4-year-old b

Reginald Culpepper · Tuesday, August 2nd 2011 · 972 views · 1 comments

The Summer Hair Survival Guide

BlackDoctor.org) -- Most of us are quick to acknowledge the need to protect our skin from the rigors of summer heat and sun. But come Labor Day a quick glance in the mirror frequently lets us know wh

Jen Fad · Tuesday, August 2nd 2011 · 871 views · 1 comments

The American Immigration Council Applauds the Department of Justice

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the Department of Justice filed suit against the state of Alabama to block the implementation of HB 56, which is set to take effect September 1. HB 56 is similar to but f

Jen Fad · Tuesday, August 2nd 2011 · 765 views · 1 comments

4 Quick Tips For Greater Work-Life Balance

You can beat burnout by discovering ways to devote more time to the activities and people that matter most to you. Here are five ways to bring a little more balance to your daily routine. 1. Build

Jen Fad · Tuesday, August 2nd 2011 · 642 views · 1 comments

Al Jazeera English Launches In New York City

NEW YORK -- Six months after New York City news junkies flocked to Al Jazeera English’s website for up-to-the-second coverage of the Egyptian uprising, they’ll now have a chance to watch the 24-hour n

Jen Fad · Monday, August 1st 2011 · 597 views · 1 comments

History in the making - take a peek at Queen Oprah's Workshop!

We salute our HBCU Queen as she gives us a sneak peek into her office where the magic happens! Just think... the OWN channel was once just an idea, then Ms. Winfrey and her team made the dream a reali

Legasaurus Sister · Friday, July 29th 2011 · 11,903 views · 1 comments

College Chain In Kentucky Accused Of Cheating Students Out Of Financial Aid

Here we go again with another SCANDAL! Rememeber when former NY Attorney Gen Andrew Coumo broke the news back in 2007 that revealed widespread unethical relationships between schools and lenders, wit

Jen Fad · Thursday, July 28th 2011 · 1,011 views · 1 comments

Breast ironing tradition targeted in Cameroon

(CNN) -- Every morning before school, nine-year-old Terisia Techu would undergo a painful procedure. Her mother would take a burning hot pestle straight out of a fire and use it to press her breasts.

Jen Fad · Thursday, July 28th 2011 · 1,474 views · 1 comments

Tice Davids DJ and Internet Mogul

Tice Davids is an international DJ, Music Producer, Entertainment Entrepreneur and has more recently been dubbed the Black Internet Guru. I was doing research on Internet Moguls the other day and d

Emily Rhodes · Thursday, July 28th 2011 · 1,461 views · 0 comments

Why Is Race Still A Factor When It Comes To Dating? Kissing Outside the Lines (Video)

Kissing Outside the Lines, actress Diane Farr gives us a broader window into these relationships. Diane Farr, who is known for award-winning TV series like “Numb3rs,” “Rescue Me” and “Californication,

Jen Fad · Thursday, July 28th 2011 · 1,824 views · 1 comments

Atlanta-based TV producer and blogger, Ray Metoyer Wants CNN Apology for Beyonce Interview

(EURweb) It seems that Ray Metoyer, a Atlanta based TV producer and blogger has a bone to pick with CNN and Piers Morgan, reports Journal-isms. Recently, Metoyer, who’s also a blogger for Cascade Patc

Jen Fad · Thursday, July 28th 2011 · 1,794 views · 1 comments

What Are People Thinking? Dallas Cowboy Sends Proposal & Engagement Ring In Mail, Lady Says No-Keeps Ring~Ha!

I know I'm late, but I was on holiday when this story first happened, but what is up with SOME men these days? Dallas Cowboys safety Roy E. Williams got upset recently when he asked Miss Texas USA, B

Jen Fad · Thursday, July 28th 2011 · 913 views · 1 comments

Couple follows 06-07-08 first date with 09-10-11 wedding

When New Jersey massage therapist Ericka Randall first met Patrick Evans, she was in a bad mood. She was turning 30, and all her friends had forgotten her birthday. She connected with Evans, now 42, o

Jen Fad · Wednesday, July 27th 2011 · 808 views · 1 comments