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American Cypher: Mendi + Keith Obadike Talk Race, DNA and Digital Art
Dispelling the myth that black people don’t do digital art installations, Mendi+Keith Obadike talk race, DNA and digial art. Their digital installation ‘American Cypher’ at the Studio Museum in Harlem explores these topics. Read More: http://theburtonwire.com/2013/06/08/education/american-cypher-mendi-keith-obadike-talk-race-dna-and-digital-art/ TheBurtonWire.com is the premiere online destination for news, informed opinion and culture of the African Diaspora (including black populations…
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'Forever Jones': Using Reality Television to Spread the Gospel
Kim Jones of Bounce TV’s ‘Forever Jones’ discusses the benefits and challenges of showing the world what makes a family work. Read More: http://http://theburtonwire.com/2013/06/11/news/forever-jones-using-reality-tv-spread-the-gospel/ TheBurtonWire.com is the premiere online destination for news, informed opinion and culture of the African Diaspora (including black populations in Latin and South America).
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20 African Tech Startups To Watch
Africa is poised to be the next technology hub with its large (and relatively untapped) consumer base and big-name tech companies like Google and Microsoft investing in the emerging market. With some experts referring to Africa as technology’s next frontier, the continent is bursting with opportunity, boasting a market of over a billion people and…
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50 Years After George Wallace's Stand
(The Root) — Fifteen years after Vivian Malone and James Hood successfully enrolled at the University of Alabama, I had my first day of classes in August of 1978 at the “Capstone of Higher Education” — the state’s flagship. On June 11, 1963, Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace, an iconic segregationist, stood in the door…
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Talk About Money Before The Wedding. Or Fight Over it through Divorce
I am really bothered by the results of a recent poll of engaged couples on the website of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The poll reveals that 68 percent of respondents held negative attitudes toward discussing money with their fiance. Five percent indicated that talking about money with their fiance would cause them to…
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Doomed If You Speak Up, Doomed If You Dont
Well, it seems, that in many arenas, simply speaking your mind wins you a raggedy crown for Miss Angry Black Woman USA. And yet another nod to the nonsense came as the First Lady made top news today. Michelle Obama became a hot topic, not for the eloquent words of encouragement and graceful dignity she’s…
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Stephen G. Hill on the BET Experience And 2013 BET Awards Expectations
As The BET Awards approaches its 13th year, the program has decided to expand and has created ‘The BET Experience’, a weekend-long series of events that is, for the first time, allowing the viewing audience to be up close and personal with the stars. The cable channel’s President of Music Programming and Specials for BET…
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How Black Men Can Win in Coporate America
On Monday, June 10, BlackEnterprise.com hosted its second Month of the Man Twitter chat, part two in a series of lunchtime talks tailored to male leaders of color. This week’s chat focused on how young black men can get their foot in the door at Fortune 500 companies and succeed in the C-suite. Featured experts…
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7 Savvy Online Resources To Ace The Interview
If you’re like many job seekers, you’re always looking for resources on the Web that can help make things that much easier. Well, look no further. Check out these savvy Web resources that can lead to job-seeking success: 1. AnnualReports.com For companies that have publicly traded stock, AnnualReports.com is a free repository of thousands of…
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Medgar Evers' Life and Legacy: 10 Facts
(The Root) — On June 12, 1963, Byron De La Beckwith, a member of the White Citizens’ Council, shot 37-year-old NAACP Field Secretary Medgar Evers in the back outside his Jackson, Miss., home, killing him — and making a legend out of a man who was already a courageous soldier in the fight for civil…

