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A Working Education: Developing Your Child's Work Ethic
Like most parents, you probably want your children to develop an excellent work ethic and be prepared for success in later life. What are the practical elements of training them? How do you shape your
Dr. Dobson Focus on the Family Founder to Step Aside After Three Decades
Dr. James Dobson, founder and former chairman of Focus on the Family, is stepping down 33 years after he began the organization that has helped countless families. Host John Fuller and Focus on the
Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Ignites Grass-Roots Efforts
Those who attended the Conservative Political Action Conference had an opportunity to learn from leaders of the movement. http://www.citizenlink.org/videofeatures/A000012113.cfm
Is It Harder For Black Moms?
Besides the common jitters most parents experience on the first day, Allers spoke of an anxiety that "only Black mothers can understand." How could she "ever raise a Black man in a world that is stati
Tune in tomorrow the President will be hosting leaders from both parties at a bipartisan meeting about how to
reform our broken health insurance system. It's a critical step toward getting the job done on health reform -- and a historic moment you won't want to miss. Senators and representatives will gathe
Have You Heard of Lillie "Mama" Brown,"foot soldier for justice?
February 24 *Lillie Brown was born on this date in 1931. She was an African-American civil rights activist. From Troy, Ala., she was one of five daughters of a domestic worker. She joined the
First Black woman doctor graduates!
February 24 *On this date in 1864 the first Black woman attained a Medical Degree. Rebecca Lee Crumpler graduated from the New England Female Medical College on this date. Crumpler worked fro
Flavor Flav Owes Over $60,000 in Child Support
Rapper and reality show star Flavor Flav is reportedly in trouble for owing more than $60k in back child support for one of his seven children. I'm not sure how true any of this is, but I hope Flav
Men's Health Must Become A Priority For The Nation
Men's Health Must Become A Priority For The Nation By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell and Dr. Clare Xanthos Dr. Henrie Treadwell Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Women's health advocacy is making t
First Black Ice Skating Pair Compete In Winter Olympics
VANCOUVER (AFP) – French pairs skaters Yannick Bonheur and Vanessa James are set to create history on Sunday when they become the first black couple to compete in figure skating at the Olympic Games.
First Rap Grammy Award given for --- Parents Just Don't Understand!
February 22 *On this date in 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince won the first Rap Grammy Award. This honor was for the hit single “Parents Just Don't Understand.” DJ Jazzy Jeff was Jeff
Team USA Beats Canada in Men's Hockey Showdown
The United States men's hockey team, an outside contender for a medal at the Vancouver Games, shocked Canada, 5-3, and will force the home country's team to play an extra game to qualify for the el
Benny Hinn's wife files for divorce
ORANGE, Calif. (AP) - The wife of televangelist Benny Hinn has filed for divorce from the high-profile pastor, whose reputation as an advocate of prosperity gospel has attracted millions of followers
Junk In The Trunk: Healthier Than You Think
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Finally! A study that shows that the voluptuous figures of countless black women possess more benefits than just aesthetic perks. News from the study reports that fat in the butt
Dry My Tears
This is a small clip from a scene in "Dry My Tears" which is a story about a woman (Esther) who has had 3 miscarriages thereby causing her sadness. Her husband (Fetus) in an attempt to cheer her up
If you haven't heard by now, the rumors are true... This is Why Magic Johnson Should Buy Ebony and Jet
If you haven't heard by now, the rumors are true. Magic Johnson is interested in buying Johnson Publishing, the company that owns Ebony and Jet Magazines. Ebony and Jet, if you didn't know, are the
Tales of Brer Rabbit : Walt Disney's first live actor, James Baskett!
February 16 James Baskett *On this date we point out the birth of James Baskett in 1904. He was an African-American actor. From Indianapolis, IN., originally a passionate studier of pharmacolog
Good News: Millions Reconsider Pro-Abortion Views After Watching Super Bowl Ad
About 6 percent of those who watched the pro-family Tim Tebow ad during the Super Bowl said it made them reconsider their views on abortion, according to a study by the Barna Group. That comes out
New Orlean Saints Player, Reggie Bush's other woman Carmen Ortega Speaks.
After {the above } video was released a day before the Super Bowl, Reggie Bush’s jump-off Carmen Ortega is pissy that everyone is calling her what she is. From her statement today to HoneyMag.com:
Abolitionists rescue Shadrach Minkins, a fugitive slave from courtroom in 1851. . .
February 15th *On this date 1851, Black abolitionists broke into a Boston courthouse and rescued Shadrach Minkins, a fugitive slave. Born in Norfolk in 1800, Minkins was affected by the Nat Turner re
Susan B. Anthony believed in black humanity!
Feb 15th *The birth in 1820 of Susan B. Anthony is marked on this date. She was an American abolitionist and woman’s rights advocate. Born in Adams, Massachusetts, Susan Brownhill Anthony was th
Israeli cult leader charged with enslavement, rape
Jerusalem (CNN) -- An Israeli man accused of having 23 wives and fathering 59 children was charged Sunday in a Tel Aviv court with multiple counts of sexual assault, rape, sodomy and enslavement. G
Lady Gaga's Face Pearls At AmFar Party
Lady Gaga may have outdone herself by doing what possibly no one has ever done before: gluing pearls to her face. And her body. The singer attended the amfAR benefit gala on Wednesday night--in the mi
CNN Breaking News
-- Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized in New York City, ABC News reports. According to reports, he experienced chest pains and went to his Cardiologists who sent him to one of the New York