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You've been an incredible part of this movement this year. So some volunteers got together and helped us make a holiday video, just for you. You can watch it here: http://my.barackobama.com/holi

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after suffering serious injuries upon falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities describe as a domes

Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an African-American soul musician. He contracted with Atlantic Records in 1969, and with his first single "The Ghetto, Part I" (1970), Ro

For most children, getting vaccines simply means the pain of getting a shot. Although pain is to some extent unavoidable, there are a few things worth trying in older children. Blowing away the pai

December 20 On this date in 1870, Benedict College was established in Columbia, S.C, one of over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in America. Originally Benedict Institute, it

Allen University in South Carolina is celebrated on this date. Allen University is one of more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. Established by the Africa

Keith Sweat, (born July 22, 1961) is an American R&B/soul, singer-songwriter, record producer, radio personality and a major contributor to the New jack swing era. Before becoming a recording artist,

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq on Friday demanded that Iran immediately withdraw its soldiers from a disputed oilfield on the two countries' border, but Tehran denied any incursion. Iraqi government spokes

NEW YORK, NY -- The long-suffering U.S. jobs market improved significantly in November, as employers trimmed the fewest jobs of any month since the start of the recession. The unemployment rate posted

Majority of women employees prefer having a male boss, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by OnePoll.com, revealed that two thirds of women prefer working for male bosses because they are

Consider the following story offered by one of our readers: “A recent phone interview went well and I was subsequently offered a position at a prestigious hospital. I took my pre-employment physic

In this highly competitive job market, it has become increasingly important for job candidates to be well informed about any company they are considering for employment. It has also become more common

In a move that senior leadership aides say has left them stunned, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) has told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) that he will filibuster a tentative public option compromi

So, I'm sure many of us have heard of Lieberman's latest obstructionism on health care reform. On Face the Nation on Sunday Lieberman said he would filibuster allowing people ages 55-64 to buy into Ma

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Being gay is already deemed a crime in Uganda – it is punishable by life imprisonment. But now, many countries and international activists are expressing outrage over the introduc

from DanteLee.com Blog In an aggressive attempt to rebuild the U.S. economy, President Obama has made a public appeal asking the nation's banks to lend more money to small businesses. This request

December 10 On this date in 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was awarded The Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. King, who was 35, was the youngest man, the second American, and the third Black man awarded the

Reps for BeBe Winans said in a statement Tuesday that the gospel star "has been exonerated of all charges of allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Debra Winans." His publicists at W&W Public Rel

...In a ceremony at Oslo City Hall, Mr. Obama was formally welcomed into the ranks of Nobel laureates who have won the prize, which was established 108 years ago. He said he accepted the award with “d

from DanteLee.com Blog ...The reason why optimistic people live longer than pessimistic people is because optimistic people keep themselves alive. When faced with challenges, they not only think pos

BlackDoctor.org) -- Bryant Gumbel stunned a television audience, and the world, on Tuesday with the news that a malignant tumor in his chest and part of his lung were removed two months ago. The s

In 2008, the U.S. Postal Service delivered an estimated 19 billion cards, letters, and packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas. In December 2008, despite a devastatingly bad economy, the nation's

From DanteLee.com Blog Long ago, it was discovered that African Americans don't support Black-owned businesses. Sadly, one major reason why is because too many people want the "hook up". Instead of

As we head into the final stretch on health reform, big insurance company lobbyists and their partisan allies hope that their relentless attacks and millions of dollars can intimidate us into acceptin

AP - Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden may periodically slip back into Afghanistan from his remote hideout in neighboring Pakistan, a senior White House official says, adding a new twist to the mystery