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The University of Notre Dame is known for making history on the football field, but now thanks to a woman from Gary, Indiana they are making history off the field as well. Katie Washington, a major of biology and minor in Catholic social teaching will make history next month as the first Black valedictorian from […]
In the midst of the Honduras scandal, Nike is losing a big contract after reports surfaced about the treatment of the workers in Honduras. According to published reports, the University of Wisconsin has canceled its licensing agreement with Nike Inc. stating that the corporation’s failure to help workers collect severance payments they are owed at […]
Find more photos like this on Thirsty Roots Community Check out this video recap of the Natural Hair Show 2010 that went down in Atlanta this past weekend! Via FreddyO: This weekend Atlanta had The World Natural Hair Show at the Georgia International Convention Center and ThirstyRoots.com was there covering the event and capturing black […]
We just found this chilling report exclusively covered by MediaTakeOut.com: Mediatakeout.com just learned that convicted ATTEMPTED MURDERER Shyteek Johnson will be released from jail tomorrow. Shyteek, who used to go by the name NuShawn Williams, was convicted of knowingly infecting MULTIPLE girls with HIV. One of the girls he infected was only 13 years old. […]
From MSNBC A study commissioned by online gadget review site Retrevo.com found that 38 percent of people under age 25 had stolen a glance at their lover’s texts or e-mails – without that person’s permission or awareness. Among married adults of any age, the rate was 36 percent. Read More, You Know You Want To…
Def Jam Mogul and Grandfather of Hip-Hop, Russell Simmons has teamed up with the Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey to fund an urban outreach peacekeeping program. Educating Neighborhoods to Obey Those in Authority (ENOTA) program, which correlates with the communities’ efforts to stop the violence after the gang rape of a 7-year old sent shockwaves […]
VIA CNNMONEY: Economists have been saying for a while that the Great Recession has ended. Now, there are signs that the general public is finally starting to agree. Though still pitifully low, consumer confidence is improving. But some of the positive economic news of recent weeks, like the best job gains in three years, the […]
VIA AOL.com: We know that searching for a job these days can be quite frustrating. To help you get started, we’ve tracked down 10 top companies that posted the most new jobs this week. Happy hunting! Sears is a leading full-line retailer providing merchandise, related services and quality brands such as Kenmore, Craftsman, Diehard and […]
Screening tests can find diseases early, when they’re easiest to treat. Talk to your doctor about which preventive medical tests you need to stay healthy. Body Mass Index. Your body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. It is used to screen for obesity. You […]
// The video provides a rare, disturbing close-up of modern urban warfare at a time when violence was near its peak in Baghdad and the U.S. death toll was mounting. In this incident, soldiers flying attack helicopters were called in to assist ground troops who had been pinned down by small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. […]
April 06, 2010, NEW YORK–Grammy Award-winning musician and globally conscious entrepreneur Alicia Keys has partnered with Monster.com, the leading job matching engine, for the launch of the IAAS.com Super Search powered by Monster.com – a national hunt for the Head Blogger of her forthcoming website IAAS.com (aka I Am A Super Woman). The process to […]
From CNN: Los Angeles, California — The appointment of a new judge to preside over the criminal trial of Dr. Conrad Murray delayed for two months a decision on if Michael Jackson’s last doctor can keep his California medical license. Jackson’s parents and three siblings came to court Monday to hear the state medical board […]
