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Obama: US Always Will Be a 'AAA Country'
In a speech meant to quell the nerves of global investors in the aftermath of a decision by Standard and Poor’s to downgrade America’s previously perfect credit rating to AA+, President Obama said the American people have the strength to climb out of the economic hole we’re in. “We always have been and always will…
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Gates Talks 'Black in Latin America' With NPR
The Root Editor-in-Chief Henry Louis Gates Jr. recently discussed his latest book and four-part documentary, Black in Latin America, on NPR’s Fresh Air With Terry Gross. In Black in Latin America, Gates highlights the impact of the slave trade on countries south of the border, such as Mexico, Brazil and Cuba, and its lasting effects…
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Watch Now: White House Easter Egg Roll
JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV Today the Obamas are hosting 30,000 people from all over the nation at the White House for an Easter Egg Hunt and the traditional Easter egg rolling. Also a part of the day’s festivities are live musical performances, story time readings, healthy-cooking demonstrations, sports and more. Check out the…
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Job Lead: Senior Financial Analyst at Turner Broadcasting System
The sales department at Turner Broadcasting Systems in its New York City office is looking for a senior financial analyst to join its sales team. Job responsibilities include supervising a team of financial analysts, developing processes for new businesses and systems, reviewing contracts, managing revenue shares and overseeing financial reporting. For more details about this…
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Poverty in America: Census Bureau Releases Alternative Measurements
By Carol Morello, Washington Post The Census Bureau took a baby step toward redefining what is considered poor in America on Tuesday when it released several alternative measurements of poverty, fundamentally revising a one-size-fits-all formula developed in the 1960s by a civil servant. Under a complex series of eight alternative measurements, the Census Bureau calculated…
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Obama Signs 9/11 Health Bill
Without the fanfare of a signing ceremony, President Obama signed the 9/11 health bill into law on Sunday in Hawaii. “It came out with a member of the staff so that it could be signed in a timely fashion,” White House spokesman Bill Burton said. The bill provides health coverage to the first responders to…
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Chuck Berry Collapses Onstage
At a Chicago concert on Saturday evening, Chuck Berry slumped over his keyboard and had to be escorted offstage after multiple attempts to continue his show. “All I know is he felt faint, he felt weak and I was told to call 911,” said Michael Petryshyn, the concert’s promoter, backstage after Berry’s departure. Berry, who…
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Job Lead: Regional Managing Educator in L.A.
The Alliance for Climate Education is seeking a regional managing educator in Los Angeles to deliver multimedia presentations to high school students. The Alliance for Climate Education is a nonprofit dedicated to educating young people on the science behind climate change. As a regional managing educator, you will manage a team of educators, mentor high…
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MTV's Abortion-Themed Special Starred Black Teen Mom
Adding fuel to the recent public debate about the higher-than-average abortion rate for African Americans is a special that aired on MTV last week. “No Easy Decision” was a spinoff of the cable network’s popular 16 and Pregnant series. The special follows 16 and Pregnant alum Markai as she struggles with the decision to have…
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NOLA Residents to Be Kicked Out of FEMA Trailers
New Orleans residents must move out of FEMA trailers by the start of 2011 or they will face fines of up to $500 a day. There are 221 trailers left in New Orleans, and the residents received eviction letters just before Christmas. “This administration wants to turn a page on Katrina,” said Gary Clark, a…
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