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Herman Cain Joins Fox News as Correspondent
Daily Show host Jon Stewart and political comedians everywhere are thanking the heavens following Fox News’ announcement that Herman Cain will join the channel as a pundit. The former Republican presidential candidate who kept the 2012 campaign trail interesting, to say the least, will bring his personality and knowledge to Rupert Murdoch’s company, reports Shadow…
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What Are the Chances You Don't Have an STD?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (pdf) released some startling statistics this week regarding the spread of sexually transmitted diseases among Americans. It might be time to head to the doctor’s office, just to be safe and healthy. CDC estimates that there are more than 19.7 million new STIs in the United States each…
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Prince to Head Montreux Jazz Festival
In the wake of Prince’s enigmatic appearance at the 2013 Grammy Awards, the icon has announced that he will be headlining the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland this summer, according to Billboard. The master musician will perform over the three nights of July 13, 14 and 15, organizers of the Swiss music event have announced.…
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Ensuring Black Firms Have Success Tools
(Special to The Root) — In today’s economy, entrepreneurs play a critical role in bolstering America’s economic vitality and competitiveness throughout the world. Our small-business owners and innovators have always been united by the shared American dream that every person, with hard work and dedication, has the potential to achieve remarkable things. In his State…
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All About Race in America
(The Root) — This Presidents Day weekend, join members of the community, activists, authors, politicians, filmmakers and visual artists at the Washington DC Jewish Community Center for the Race in America Festival. For two days — Feb. 16 and 17 — attendees can partake of screenings, performances and discussions centered on the role that race…
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Black Nurse Barred From Handling White Baby
Tonya Battle, an African-American nurse in Flint, Mich., is suing her Hurley Medical Center employer for discrimination after she was instructed to stay away from a white newborn, writes the Daily News. The lawsuit states: “The father told the [nurse in charge] that he did not want [any] African Americans taking care of his baby.”…
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Cory Booker Begins March to White House?
A fundraiser hosted by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie generated headlines and speculation that the billionaire could ultimately bankroll the Republican’s rumored presidential campaign. But one of Christie’s peers and rivals got a major boost to his own rumored presidential hopes this week: Newark Mayor Cory Booker. Veteran New Jersey…
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Patrick Gaspard to Be Named New South African Ambassador
President Obama has selected former adviser and labor organizer Patrick Gaspard to be the new ambassador to South Africa, Politico announces. The move, first reported by The Washington Post, is the latest in a reshuffle of Obama’s team and appointees. Gaspard has been the Democratic National Committee’s executive director since 2011, after serving as White…
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NYC Changes Its Marijuana Policy: Tickets Instead of Arrests
On Friday, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg clarified his upcoming change in the city’s marijuana policy, which will see offenders found with small amounts of marijuana ticketed instead of arrested, the Associated Press reports. The policy, which stands as long as the offender has an ID and no warrants, is expected to go into effect in…
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Reality Check: Marriage Doesn't Actually Fight Crime
Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page makes what he says he knows will be a controversial point about the institution: It’s not a societal cure-all. I know from past experience that I’m going to upset some folks by saying this, so brace yourselves: Marriage is very important and beneficial to the raising of children, but there’s…
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