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“Girl, let me tell you…” Usually, nothing good follows that phrase. Instead, “juicy” secrets and details are divulged that must be whispered rather than shouted. In hushed tones, the person on the receiving end of the “dish” learns all kinds of salacious details they must vow never to repeat. But as empowered Christian women, should we be […]

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Domestic violence and violent incidences overall are on the rise in communities around the country and the world. And this is an extension of a violent culture at large. It’s impossible to escape the endless reports of drug and gang related street killings. Those random shots fired into playgrounds missing the intended target, taking the life of innocent […]

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New research shows that the sex talk is more uncomfortable for teens than parents. A new Family Circle survey asked 2,000 parents and teens about their experience with the “birds and the bees” conversation. Eighty-two percent of adolescents between the ages of 15-18 admitted that they felt anxiety when their parents sat them down to discuss […]

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Well, today, I actually have more questions than comments. The first presidential debate is scheduled for October 3, and the topics for discussion have been released. They include questions on the economy, health care and the role and process of government. So, I’ve come up with a number of questions – some serious and some […]

Grammy-winning gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson is seeing firsthand the truth of Proverbs 14:34: “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” That reproach brought upon her by giving birth outside the confines of marriage continues to be felt. “You get pregnant out of wedlock and the whole world turns against you. […]

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Last week, we learned that African American unemployment rates stayed level last month, with an absurdly high official unemployment rate of 14.1 percent. Unemployment rates for African American men fell, while those for African American women rose. These rates are way too high and understate the extent of pain that exists in the African American […]

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*Writer Thomas Mambande discusses the matter of dealing with sexuality and homosexuality in the church in an opinion piece published on Afro.com: As I read Reverend Lamar’s opinion piece (“Sex, Not Same-Sex Marriage, Should Be Topic of Debate”), my heart sank. For, while reading about the hypocrisy of the black church in America from the […]

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As many as 700,000 minority voters under age 30 may be unable to cast a ballot in November because of photo ID laws in certain states, according to a new study. The lower turnout could affect several House races as well as the tight presidential contest. Using calculations based on turnout figures for the past […]

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Is it because he’s black? The question of whether race fuels opposition to President Barack Obama has become one of the most divisive topics of the election. It is sowing anger and frustration among conservatives who are labeled racist simply for opposing Obama’s policies and liberals who see no other explanation for such deep dislike […]

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Ohio’s Secretary of State, Jon Husted, refuses to reinstate early voting on the final weekend before Election Day because he believes a change in the schedule would “confuse voters.” Husted has appealed a recent court ruling and will not comply until the appellate court decides on the matter. Husted, a Republican, wrote in a memo. […]

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There are three things that have happened in the last week that just don’t make sense to me that I wanted to share my thoughts on. 1. Hampton University Business School Dean Sid Creadle stands by ban on locks and cornrows. Hampton has the right to do what they want and a take on the […]

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When Venus and Serena appeared on “The New York Times” magazine cover this past weekend for a mostly flattering story, many people, even their detractors, enjoyed an unusually intimate look at the tennis superstars. But for a few others, the usual sniping came through, particularly about Serena and some of her more controversial moments, including […]