06:56 PM Friday, November 20, 2009
Obama Back to Work on Afghanistan, Jobs
President Barack Obama will have scant time to rest up from his eight-day Asia trip.
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Black Astronauts Conquering the Final Frontier
Orthopedic surgeon Robert Satcher put his considerable skills to work, repairing a robotic arm on...
Ebony Magazine's Latest Celebrates Black Power
"We showcased a wide range of intriguing people who'll undoubtedly surprise and engage our audience,”...
Winfrey: Prayer, Careful Thought Influenced Exit
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey's production company said Thursday night.
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WWW: What to Watch, Where to Go, What to Do
This weekend, it's all about the "ifs." Here’s your guide to the hot happenings taking place in a city near you.
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Man Faces Murder Charge in Shaniya Davis Case
Mario Andrette McNeill is being charged with the first-degree murder and first-degree rape of a five-year-old North Carolina girl.
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Little-Known Black History Fact: Guion 'Guy' Bluford
Bluford, a Philadelphia native, became the first African-American in space when he traveled aboard the shuttle Challenger in 1983.
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Semenya Keeping Medals, Test Results Private
Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential.
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Volunteers Strive to Save Santa Letter Service
A group of volunteer Santa Claus "elves" in Alaska's frigid interior is determined to save a popular holiday letter service.
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Chris Brown Praised at Probation Update Hearing
Brown was praised for being on his best behavior since being sentenced in his assault case.
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'Precious' Wins Producers Guild's Kramer Award
The Producers Guild will present the producers of “Precious" with its Stanley Kramer Award.
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Life is 'Precious'
"I'm speechless."
That was my verbal response when I saw the movie "Precious" by African-American producer Lee Daniels at...
Good Habits
Today is the anniversary of one of the biggest days in American history and probably THE biggest day...
Deya Direct: Is This It?
Michael Jackson's "This Is It," to me, was extremely well done. This movie, which captured the spirit of...
Boy II Man
If you know anyone who has been in a 12-step program, you may have heard the term, "Play...
Sybil's Blog: Are We There … Yet?
I know that I’ve asked that question before, but it bears repeating. Are YOU there yet? Have you...
The Color of Money Columns: Charitable Giving
There's no surprise that charitable giving is down
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Turning a Holiday Job into a Permanent Position
As companies hire extra workers for the holidays,
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Grassroots Solutions for Community-Based Organizations in the Fight
As Executive Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., I
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Keep the Holiday Blues at Bay
Are you feeling down about being single this holiday season
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What are absolute must-haves for black folks in space?
