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The 25-year-old Canton man accused of hurling a piece of concrete that fatally injured an off-duty Baltimore police detective was ordered held without bond Monday at a brief hearing at Central Booking. Sian James, dressed in a bright yellow jumpsuit with his hands shackled in front of him, did not speak at the hearing. A […]
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The process of keeping myself and others motivated is ever evolving. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you strive to be who you want to become: What do I love to do that I am not doing? Who do I want to be when I grow up? Why is this important to me? […]
(CNN) — Chaos reigned north of Haiti’s capital Friday as hospitals overflowed with people rushing to get help from a fast-moving cholera break that has killed at least 138 people. Terry Snow, Haiti director for the non-profit Youth With a Mission, saw people lined up outside hospitals and clinics, many in stretchers, waiting 24 hours […]
As a business woman, having a clear direction of your goals and where you want to be is important. Everyday we as women, are faced with obstacles because we are still looked at as timid and not aggressive. However, through years of determination and dedication, women have become the most successful gender in the workplace. Here […]
Check out the BlackPlanet group, Living In Spirit & Truth. This Christian-based group is intended for all those who believe in living a better life spiritually, mentally, physically and in truth. Check out this active group right here. In Trying Times, Keep Your Head Up! BP Group Spotlight: Studying the Bible BP Member Spotlight: Boss […]
(Oct. 21) — NPR has fired longtime news analyst Juan Williams after he told the Fox News Channel that he gets nervous when he sees Muslims on airplanes. Williams appeared on “The O’Reilly Factor” on Monday, and host Bill O’Reilly asked him what he thought about the idea that America is facing a “Muslim dilemma.” […]
Based on the ratings, I am sure I might be a lone wolf on this one, BUT what is it with the loud talking, stereotypical angry, bitter black woman portrayed by the character NeNe Leaks on the Real Housewives of Atlanta?
“The Most Dangerous Place for An African American is in the Womb.” That statement alone, can be insulting to millions of African American mothers around the world. Combine it with a picture of a little Black girl and it is cause for controversy. It reinforces the stereotype that African American mothers are the worst mothers […]
(By Summer Ballentine for TheStateNews.com) Community members and students gathered Wednesday to hear speakers discuss issues facing the African American religious community. The annual Black Religion and Spirituality in the 21st Century Conference began Wednesday afternoon at Kellogg Center in Michigan and ends at about 1 p.m. Friday. The conference has been held for five […]
Hello everyone, my 24 Day Fitness Challenge ended last Friday and the results are in. I have my new body weight and body composition numbers. I will reveal those numbers later. I first want to thank everyone that made this fitness challenge possible. Special thanks to Natalie Sanchez and Dr. Christopher Westland, most likely I […]