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In a world where there seems be very little hope, know that , We shall overcome.
If I were in your shoes, I'd go straight to God, I'd throw myself on the mercy of God. After all, he's famous for great and unexpected acts; there's no end to his surprises. He gives rain, for instanc
First Lady Michelle Obama does the " DOUGIE " with D .C . students
Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to Alice Dean Middle School as part of her "Let's Move!" campaign and a partnership with Beyoncé called "Move Your Body." The First Lady let her hair down by showi
Kids Fighting Cause She Wants to Marry Him (But He Doesn't); Sounds Familiar, Eh?
I love girls because I'm one myself, but I've noticed that little girls are way too, bossy. This clip is suppose to be funny, but I didn't find it so. God forgive me because I could be wrong... but
Philly abortion doc may face death sentence
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- .Prosecutors notified a Philadelphia doctor charged with killing a patient and seven babies at his abortion clinic that they intend to pursue the death penalty against him. Dr.
Pastor Rod Parsely: Another Appeals Court Backs Obamacare
Much is being made of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia's Nov. 8 ruling that the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, is constitutional. But the practical impact of
Veterans Day: Honoring America's New Greatest Generation
Stephen Colbert, Brian Williams, Norah Jones and... Aaron Mankin? In 2005, Retired Marine Corporal Aaron Mankin was seriously wounded in Iraq when an IED destroyed his vehicle, fatally wounding six
CNN Breaking News: Penn State Asst Coach, Mike McQueary Placed on Indefinite Administrative Leave
The Penn State assistant who told head coach Joe Paterno about Jerry Sandusky's alleged child sex abuse in 2002 has been placed on administrative leave, the interim school president said. Mike McQuear
Wayne Sutton's Asking Silicon Valley a Question That's Not Broached in Tech. Where Are the Black Techs?
Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley execs a question that's not often broached in the technology industry: "Why aren't there more black people in tech?" FULL
ON THIS DAY November 11th: I'm Thanking Those Who Put On a Uniform and Defended Us. God Bless You All !
Thanking those who put on a uniform and defended us. Veterans Day 2011 -Places and events honoring those who served. McLean - American Legion holds annual observance and program at the Veterans
THIS WEEK IN IMMIGRATION
Non-Citizens Eager to Serve in U.S. Military Blocked by Government Bureaucracy This Veterans Day, we celebrate those who have proudly served in the U.S. military, including immigrants. Immigrants ha
Slideshow: TV's black child stars - where are they now?
For many young stars, the transition from child star to leading actor or actresses can be extremely difficult. Still, some have managed to reinvent their careers in ways that may surprise you. In this slideshow, theGrio looks back at some of our favorite pint-size television stars to see how they've
Why Women Stay With Men Who Cheat
Stand by your cheating man or kick him to the curb? It's not a decision any woman wants to make, but many have after their philandering mates were caught. Sure, Elin Nordegren left Tiger Woods. And Sandra Bullock left Jesse James. But not every woman chooses to move on.
Event To Launch 100 Startups During Black History Month 2012: Get Ready... Get Set... Launch!!!
Portsmouth, VA (November 8, 2011) -- If you've got an idea for a new product or service and have been thinking of starting your own business, then February 16, 2012 is a day you wish would come sooner
Number of Poor Americans Hits New High: One in 15
The ranks of America's poorest poor have climbed to a record high - 1 in 15 people - spread widely across metropolitan areas as the housing bust pushed many inner-city poor into suburbs and other outl
Black Woman's Guide to Networking
Boston, MA (November 7, 2011) -- A Black Woman's Guide to Networking, written by Juliette Mayers, author, award winning business executive and networking Guru, will be available for purchase on Friday
Growing Up With a Schizophrenic Mother
Atlanta, GA (November 10, 2011) -- Nearly everyone has had an occasion to observe some abnormal behaviors of persons who suffer from a mental disorder known as paranoid schizophrenia. When in their pr
Free Speech And the Nationwide “ Occupy ” Movement
We got the news this week: Occupy Trenton will not be moved. A Superior Court judge ruled on Monday that the protesters can stay at Veterans Park, and ordered the police to return all of the occupiers
(Petition) An Innocent Nurse Jailed For 7 Years
According to the prosecution's star witness, Courtney Bisbee of Arizona has been in jail for seven years for something she didn't do. That star witness is 22-year-old Nik Valles, and now he's fighting
N . C . Urges Sterilization Victims to Come Forward
Lela Dunston was only 13 when she gave birth to a son in the Chapel Hill area of North Carolina. She said she was unaware why county officials had visited her mother within a year of her son's birth,
Understanding Hospice Nursing
As a nurse it can be disheartening when lay persons do not understand the scope of your nursing role and responsibilities. It can be devastating when your peers do not understand your role and respons
L .I . Inquiry on Cheating Now Covers Five Schools
The Nassau Country district attorney’s office has broadened its inquiry into suspected cheating on college admissions exams to at least 35 students in five schools, including students believed to have
Do Nothing Republican Congress Could Sink GOP In 2012
The Republicans in Congress have made a wager. They've bet the political ranch that they will destroy Barack Obama's chances for re-election if they can block his proposals to produce jobs. In fact, i
Penn State Joe Has Been Let Go !
So Students Riot. (Why?) As a victim of molestation as a child, I can't for the life of me understand why people are upset over Joe being fired. If he had done more to have the allegations against hi
Nearly 3.4 million jobs were posted in September, the Labor Department said Tuesday.
WASHINGTON — Employers advertised more jobs in September than at any other point in the past three years. The increase suggests hiring could pick up in the next few months. Competition for jobs is fi