To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants gathered tonight, and the people of Tucson and Arizona: I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow. […]
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The Negro Motorist Green Book
The Negro Motorist Green Book was a publication released in 1936 that served as a guide for African-American travelers. Because of the racist conditions that existed from segregation, blacks needed a reference manual to guide them to integrated or black-friendly establishments. That’s when they turned to “The Negro Motorist Green Book: An International Travel Guide […]
Posted inD.C. Community, Washington D.C. News
25th Olender Foundation Awards
Anchors JC Hayward, Paul Berry and Gordon Peterson got together Dec. 1 at the Ronald Reagan Building for the 25th Annual Olender Foundation Awards event. Paul Berry was the emcee, JC Hayward was the recipient of the Generous Heart Award for her civic and charitable work, and Gordon Peterson was her honored guest at the […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
Bowie State Exceeds Maryland MBE goals
For the second consecutive year, Bowie State University exceeded the state’s expectation of 25 percent for issuing contract awards to Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) during fiscal year 2010. MBE awards accounted for more than 31 percent or approximately $7.5 million of the University’s overall contracts for the 12-month period. “The Division of Finance and Administration […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Rawlings-Blake Denounces Misleading Robo Calls Intended to Suppress Voter Turnout in Baltimore City
BALTIMORE – Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake denounced a serious of misleading automated phone calls intended to suppress democratic voter turnout by targeting Baltimore City residents. The call urges voters to “relax” and stay home because “President Obama and Governor O’Malley have been successful” even before the polls officially close at 8:00pm. “I was deeply troubled to […]
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Weekly HBCU Football Power Rankings Poll
NEW YORK/Fuquay-Varina, N.C. — For the fourth straight week, South Carolina State (3-1) is the top team in the latest editions of the Boxtorow.com/BASN HBCU media and coaches top 10 polls. The Bulldogs were again a unanimous choice in the coaches’ top 10 while they garnered 20 of 23 first-place votes from the media poll. […]
Posted inPrince George's County News
New Maryland Traffic Laws Take Effect October 1
Effective October 1, two traffic safety laws passed during this year’s Maryland General Assembly session will immediately alter motorists’ current driving habits. The one attracting the most attention and causing the most trepidation is the Hand-Held Cell Phone While Driving Ban, S.B. 321. Named the Delegate John Arnick Electronic Communications Traffic Safety Act of 2010, […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Retail Job Losses Contribute to Maryland Unemployment Rate Increase
WASHINGTON — Retail job losses helped boost Maryland’s unemployment rate to 7.3 percent from 7.1 percent, making it one of only two states to see a statistically significant increase last month. Maryland’s retail losses totaled about 3,000, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Another 1,400 census jobs ended, a situation that mirrored the […]
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Fear, Exclusion Prevent Haitian-Americans from Voting
(NNPA) – As Wyclef Jean continues to criticize the Haitian government for not allowing him to run for president, questions are being raised about the Haitian government’s attitude toward Haitians not living in the country.? Unlike in the United States, Haitians who aren’t living in their country at the time of an election are not […]
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Ezili Danto…Wyclef Jean’s Presidential Candidacy a Distraction
The on-again-off-again presidential candidacy of music star Wyclef Jean is a distraction for Haiti. On Friday, Aug. 20, the Haiti Electoral Council ruled that 15 out of the 34 candidates had not met the legal requirements to run for president of Haiti. Jean was one of the rejected candidates and he’s chosen to appeal the […]
Posted inBaltimore Community, Baltimore News
Volunteers Needed for VA Maryland Home Respite Care Program
(BALTIMORE, Md) – The VA Maryland Health Care System needs volunteers for its Volunteer Home Respite Care Program. The program is designed to provide the veteran’s caregiver temporary relief from their care giving duties to reduce stress, restore energy, and promote a better life balance. Volunteers in the program will provide companionship and comfort to […]
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‘Big, Beautiful and Lovin’ It’
Does being beautiful mean being a size 0, 2, 4 or 6? Many people think not. Unnatural ideas of beauty bombard little girls and teens, sometimes leaving them with feelings of inferiority if they are not über-thin. However, today’s pop culture has slowly begun to embrace “curvier” women with notable Hollywood darlings like “America’s Next […]