The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will require grant applicants seeking HUD funding to comply with their state’s anti-discriminations laws that protect the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, according to a press release issued by the organization. The requirements will apply to all of the department’s competitive grants awarded in […]
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Juan Samuel Named Second Black Manager in Orioles History
The Baltimore Orioles recently fired team manager Dave Trembley and named third base coach Juan Samuel as the club’s new interim manager and second Black team manager in franchise history. Samuel, 49, has no experience managing a full team on the Major League level, but with the Orioles currently ranked as the worth team in […]
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Maryland Insurance Administration to Assist Consumers in Pr. George’s County
The Maryland Insurance Administration will be participating in a variety of community events in Prince George’s County to offer insurance information to consumers. Offering an array of information on annuities, title insurance and homeowners’ insurance, trained staff will also be available to answer any personal questions consumers may have. “Education and consumer awareness are key […]
Posted inNational News
Ariz. Governor, Obama Meet on Immigration Law
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R.) met with President Obama privately on June 3, but both sides said no substantial developments came from the sit-down. Much of the discussion centered around Arizona’s new immigration law, which many believe could lead to racial profiling, and the White House’s plan to send 1,200 additional troops to the Arizona […]
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Talk Show Host Glenn Beck Mocks Obama’s Daughter, Apologizes
Fox News personality and conservative talk show host Glenn Beck has apologized for mocking Malia Obama in a pretend conversation on his radio show. Beck said he was trying to explain how President Obama uses his children to deflect media criticism, and said he took it too far. “In discussing how President Obama uses children […]
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Gay Malawi Couple Pardoned
A gay Malawi couple previously sentenced to 14 years in prison for their sexual orientation was pardoned by that African country’s president on May 29. President Bingu wa Mutharika reluctantly pardoned the men after receiving immense international pressure including a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, AFP reported. “The story ends there… I don’t […]
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Two S.C. Governor Candidates Oppose Flying of Confederate Flag
Only two of South Carolina’s seven gubernatorial candidates would consider moving the Confederate flag that flies in front of the South Carolina Statehouse. The flag has already been moved once; in 2000, the flag was moved from atop the dome of the statehouse and out of the House and Senate chambers, and now flies beside […]
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EBONY Magazine Welcomes New Editor-in-Chief
Author and media executive Amy DuBois Barnett has been named the new editor-in-chief of the women’s lifestyle magazine EBONY, according to the publication’s parent company. Barnett comes to EBONY from Harper’s Bazaar, where she was deputy editor-in-chief. Previously, she was editor of the now defunct multi-cultural women’s magazine Honey, where she was credited with doubling […]
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Study on Cell Phone Link to Cancer Inconclusive
As mobile phones began to increase in popularity, concerns arose that long-term cell phone could cause brain tumors. But a major, decade-long international study which researchers hoped would settle the issue has instead proved inconclusive. According to The Associated Press, a 10-year survey of almost 13,000 participants found most cell phone use did not increase […]
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New Incision-Free Obesity Surgery Being Tested
A new type of obesity surgery currently being tested is incision-free, entering through the mouth and throat to snap staples in the patient’s stomach. The scar-free procedure, in which a tube is inserted through the mouth, is designed to help patients feel full more quickly. Doctors say the preliminary results from patients in the U.S. […]
Posted inBaltimore News
BCCC Graduates Recognized for their Accomplishments
Three students from Baltimore City Community College’s Class of 2010 were recently awarded and recognized for their achievements, further embarking them on the road to success at four-year colleges and universities. Kemardo Henry was selected as a 2010 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholar. Henry plans to pursue pre-medical studies this fall in biochemistry […]
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More Details Surface in Actor’s Death, Secret Divorce Revealed
Several reports have surfaced in the sudden death of actor Gary Coleman, 42, at his Utah home. According to records discovered by TMZ, Coleman and ex-wife Shannon Price divorced in 2007, unbeknownst to many of the couples’ friends and relatives. According to court documents obtained by the Web site, the cause of divorce was listed […]
