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September 11 Is A Day Of Remembrance And Service
One of the key elements of Hurricane Season preparation is equipping yourself with the appropriate supplies, so we’ve put together a checklist to guide you through your pre-storm stockup. http://cableorganizer.com/articles/hurricane-safety-checklist.html Food and Water At the beginning of Hurricane Season, stockpile a closet or cabinet in you kitchen or garage with at least 3 days’ worth […]
(The New York Times) Over the Labor Day weekend, many of you will be squeezing in a last picnic or barbecue before school starts, so this week I’m focusing on vegetarian dishes you can pack in a picnic basket or throw on a grill. Vegetarians need not suffer with veggie burgers and tofu hot dogs. […]
It’s no secret that the state of Ohio has deep roots in Black music. Groups such as the Ohio Players, Roger Troutman & Zapp, Tracy Chapman, Babyface, The O’Jays, James Ingram, Macy Gray, Lakeside, and The Deele have all made their indelible mark on the genres of funk and soul. The city of Akron […]
Article by By Meghan E. Irons Their designs are part of the fabric of Boston — they can be seen in the new police headquarters, the Ruggles T station, Roxbury Community College, the Southwest Corridor. // But there is much more to the 40-year legacy of Donald Stull and David Lee, nationally praised and one […]
Spring isn’t the only time for cleaning and sprucing up your home. You’ve no doubt heard of Spring Cleaning. As much as you dread it, when it’s finally done your house is fresh, clean, and rid of the musty, dusty, closed-up winter. Now, introduce yourself to Fall Cleaning. Like its spring counterpart, it readies you […]
New Gospel music from Beverly Crawford will be released on September 14th. The highly anticipated CD, Live from Los Angeles Vol. 2, features Gospel songs “It’s About Time For A Miracle”, “It’s So” and “Everything Will Be Alright”. Live from Los Angeles Vol. 2 is the follow-up to Beverly’s #1 chart-topping Gospel song “He’s Done […]
Naomi Campbell, Iman and Liya Kebede cover the 40th Anniversary Issue of Essence magazine. The issue celebrates 40 fierce and fabulous women — including Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Vanessa L. Williams and many more — who have fearlessly given voice to our dreams and paved the way for dreamers to follow. Love it! […]
Are young black men ready for the increasingly brutal, knowledge-based job market in the U.S.? The answer is a resounding “no,” according to a new report, Yes We Can: The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males 2010. Calling it a “national crisis,” the report found that only 47 percent of black […]
I do not like them, Sam-I-Am. Fifty years ago, a catch phrase was born and today, Dr. Seuss’s famous Green Eggs and Ham is still captivating children and adults alike. The Seuss classic was published in August of 1960 and according to a report by ABC news was the result of a bet made between […]
Tye Tribbett is planning to release his first solo project in October and the first single from the set of new material proves he can still crank out catchy jams and bring a new “freshness” to this gospel game. “Fresh” is a song perfect for the end of summer as September approaches and we are […]
Early in 2010, the film To Save A Life released in theaters across the country. The characters, story line, and true-to-life circumstances resonated with audiences as over 600,000 teens, youth workers, coaches, pastors and parents viewed the film. The movie achieved a #1 rating on Fandango, and over 169,000 users so far have joined the […]