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By: Trisha Ocona Francis While tens of thousands of Americans are losing their homes to foreclosure every day and the unemployment rate still remains high, many middle-class American homeowners have asked the question, “Where is my bailout?” Well, our voices have not fallen on deaf ears. Thousands of homeowners will finally have access to the […]
via: cnn.com Atlantis’ journey to the International Space Station will be NASA’s 135th and final mission in the space shuttle program, which began 30 years ago. Tune in to CNN’s live coverage of the launch Friday, starting at 10 a.m. ET on CNN, CNN.com/Live and the CNN mobile apps. Then check out “CNN Presents: Beyond […]
Rep. Tim Scott said that if President Obama should invoke a clause in the 14th Amendment in order to bypass Congress and borrow beyond the debt limit, the Republican lawmaker would consider that an act worthy of impeachment. “This president is looking to usurp congressional oversight to find a way to get it done without […]
CNN) — President Barack Obama will answer questions about the economy and jobs Wednesday during his first Twitter town hall meeting. But the president, known for his oft- lengthy responses to the shortest of questions, will not be confined to Twitter’s 140-character limit. He is verbally answering questions from Twitter users, who were urged to […]
ATLANTA-178 teachers and principals in 44 schools have cheated to improve their school’s test score according to an investigation by the state of Georgia. This investigation has been going on for over a year. Read More
While we were all out celebrating Independence Day weekend, Maria Shriver declared hers on Friday, July 1st! She filed for divorce from former governor and actor Arnold Schwarzenneggar who she separated from earlier this year after finding out Arnold had extramarital affairs and a lovechild with their live in maid, Mildren Paena. TMZ has the […]
Via HipHopCleveland.com: One of the four men who accused Bishop Eddie Long of sexual misconduct was arrested this week in Florida on suspicion of being a drug dealer, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Jamal Parris, 24, was driving a white 2011 BMW in Miami Beach Tuesday evening when a Florida Highway Patrol officer noticed that it […]
With millions of Americans unemployed, many economists believe a job growth program powered by another stimulus will help get Americans back into the workplace. While many Washington insiders heard Obama mention the word “slashing” throughout his news conference yesterday, many failed to miss the most important part which had to do with spurring growth. “One […]
via cnn.com (PEOPLE.com) — After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. The last time all six members of the group stood harmoniously onstage was in 1996 for the release of their album “Home Again.” Read More
via: cnn.com (CNN) — Elaine Farstad got antsy as she waited for her doctor, who was late for her scheduled appointment. Then she got downright impatient. Then, as nearly two hours passed, she got mad. Then she came up with an idea. “I decided to bill the doctor,” she says. “If you waste my time, […]
Mark Halperin is at the top of the news circuit this morning, not for his work as Time magazine’s editor-at-large. Instead, Halperin is at the center of controversy today for using a common term for a man’s penis and directing such a derogatory statement towards President Barack Obama. On MSNBC’s Morning Joe segment, Halperin exclaimed […]
Radio One founder Cathy Hughes spoke with “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” today about the prospect of writing a book on her life and pioneering career. Hughes, who will be the recipient of McDonald’s 365 Black Award at the upcoming Essence Music Festival, said she hopes to get started on the book before the end […]
