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Listen Up! MLK's Daughter in Running for SCLC Presidency
Another King is in the running to lead the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. From NPR’s Morning Edition: The two finalists for the top job are former Arkansas Judge Wendell Griffen and the Rev. Bernice King. She is the youngest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., who co-founded the organization and was its first president. SCLC…
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If You Can't Wear It On Your Feet, Eat It On Your Plate
Have you noticed that your neighborhood pimp and/or gaudy area deacon hasn’t been steezing on these heathens the way they used to? That’s because they along with other connoisseurs of alligator accessories have scaled back on their need for reptile wear. USA Today published a report on how the global economic recession has affected the…
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Economy Grows For First Time in Year
The economy grew 3.5% in the third quarter and that growth stopped the steady declines which had taken place the four previous quarters. The growth is better than what forecasters had predicted and the improvement has led some to believe that the trend will continue. From CNN: The growth, reported by the government Thursday morning,…
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Mappin' All Over The World
After rescheduling due to inclement weather, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed their ode to the Big Apple last night before Game 2 of the World Series. We came across this Google map plotting some of the most beloved NYC landmarks Jay mentions in the song, from Tribeca Grill to Yankee Stadium. Though “Empire State of…
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Obama Signs Hate Crime Bill Into Law
Assaulting someone due to their sexual or gender identity will now result in fed time. President Obama signed the bill into law today as part of a $680-billion dollar defense authorization package. From CNN: The hate crimes measure was named for Matthew Shepard, a gay Wyoming teenager who died after being kidnapped and severely beaten…
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Japan's Salsa Sensation
The only light in Salsa Caribe shines from the buds of red, blue and green lights strung around the room. A man croons in Spanish, accentuated by horns. Tangles of bodies fill the dance floor, but the Cuban servers can still weave smoothly in and out of the crowd. At midnight on Saturday the club…
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Why Does Chris Brown Want to ‘Transform’ Twitter Into a Therapy Session?
Yes, Chris, we know. We know you’re sorry. We know you regret the events surrounding “that” night. We know Rihanna was the love of your life. We know you like to wear distractingly large bowties. And now, thanks to your Twitter page, we really know how much you miss her. Twitter is indeed the premier…
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'Rape in Concert' of Teen at Homecoming
Will someone explain why dozens of teenagers watched a 15 year-old Richmond, California high schooler get gang-raped? After you explain that, then explain why there appears to be some new fascination with the cultural tradition of watching (and egging on) violent acts. Honestly, what’s the answer to this lunacy? Less fast food? Internet access? Grand…
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Picture Perfect
The iPhone 3GS is great for a lot of things: Staying connected with friends, checking your e-mail, flipping through your music library, playing games and, maybe most impressively, taking pictures. While the 2-mega-pixel camera in the iPhone 2G and 3G left plenty to be desired, the 3-mega-pixel camera on the latest iPhone is something to…
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Shea No More
Wintertime for African-American skin can be harsh. And, while Vaseline might’ve been the cure-all for dry skin growing up, the remedy for your rough patches have evolved. L’Occtitane En Provence’s Shea Butter Collection ($10) provides the balm for your hands, elbows and knees to withstand the winter. And this fall, the French company developed a…