Kayla Shuler of Philadelphia has been crowned Miss Black Pennsylvania USA 2015.
Shuler studied dance at The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. She is currently studying Supply Chain Management at the Howard Universit ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2015 at 2:56PM
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This week we must create our own prosperity.
Turning our Obstacles into Adventure will ensure
happiness.
Find a way to display a smile instead of a frown.
Let's be light, lovely, and great listeners.
Have a Happy ...
Posted Monday, January 26th 2015 at 8:48AM
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This is the year to go with the right fit!
Removing shoes that don't fit can only bring beauty, stability, and comfort.
If the friends don't fit stop wearing them out.
Why suffer in pain and discomfort for the wrong reasons?
Find the right fi ...
Posted Sunday, January 25th 2015 at 11:57AM
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The media exec talks about her newest project and lessons learned throughout her career.
This post is in partnership with Essence. The article below was originally published at Essence.com.
By Charreah K. Jackson, ESSENCE
Bill Duke’s new doc ...
Posted Friday, January 23rd 2015 at 1:21PM
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From: BBC News NewsTV5 Bill and Melinda Gates are confident the lives of the world's poorest "will improve faster in the next 15 years than at any other time in history." The ambitious vision... The billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is using the ...
Posted Friday, January 23rd 2015 at 8:21AM
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New Delhi, India, 20 January 2015 - In response to an invitation from the Director Dr Prof HK Kar and members of the faculty, His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital today. Formerly known as the Willingdon Hospital, it was ...
Posted Wednesday, January 21st 2015 at 10:51AM
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Lisa Price began making her line of hair, body and skincare products in her Bedford-Stuyvesant kitchen. The brand is now a favorite of celebs such as Oprah Winfrey, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay Z.
BY Doyle Murphy
A Brooklyn beauty brand is ...
Posted Wednesday, January 21st 2015 at 8:53AM
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Posted by Elise Durham
In honor of the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced that it has made a donation totaling $50,000 to five Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs).
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Posted Wednesday, January 21st 2015 at 8:48AM
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Taking just an hour or two to work on you and your personal brand can have huge benefits.
By Monster Staff
The weekend is almost here, and you’re probably pumped for some time to kick back, relax and de-stress after a long week. While you should ...
Posted Tuesday, January 20th 2015 at 3:52PM
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How sweet it is to have a day set aside to honor a King!
He must've done something good.
Dr. King sacrificed so that the world would know the
importance of unity.
We are grateful for his display of courage, dedication, and
commitment.
Wh ...
Posted Monday, January 19th 2015 at 9:05AM
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Imagine having lunch with Dr. Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King.
What would be discussed during your conversation?
Where would you dine?
What would you all eat and drink?
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Posted Sunday, January 18th 2015 at 11:24AM
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Madison Gibbs has never been what she calls, a “pageant girl.” In fact, she’s only ever participated in four. As it turns out, she’s pretty good at it. In December, she was crowned Miss Black North Carolina USA after competing in the scholarship page ...
Posted Friday, January 16th 2015 at 2:02PM
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by Lauren C. Williams
In the wake of recent high-profile cybersecurity attacks, the Obama Administration awarded $25 million to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) Thursday to expand their cybersecurity degree programs.
Vice Pr ...
Posted Friday, January 16th 2015 at 12:02PM
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Happy Friday!
I hope your New Year is off to a creative start!
Have you found your inspiration for the weekend?
After you see this video: Dog_Perfect_Pitch.mp4
let your mind run wild with life's possibilities.
Be inspired to do something Am ...
Posted Friday, January 16th 2015 at 10:40AM
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by Daniel Berry
Yesterday evening, USA Today posted an article on the upcoming animated feature Strange Magic, which just happens to feature a story written by none other than George Lucas himself. In the short piece, Brian Truitt provides some i ...
Posted Thursday, January 15th 2015 at 7:50AM
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The unparalleled Grammy Award-winning artist Roberta Flack brings her sterling voice to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre on Friday, February 6 at 8 p.m.
Tickets, priced starting at $40 for the public and $10 for full-time Pepperdine students ...
Posted Thursday, January 15th 2015 at 7:33AM
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Kendrick Marshall
Former Morehouse and Grambling State assistant Todd Bowles is expected to be named the New York Jets head coach.
The Jets signed the 51-year-old Bowles to replace Rex Ryan, who was fired, along with GM John Idzik, on Dec. 29 a ...
Posted Wednesday, January 14th 2015 at 4:35PM
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For more years than some can remember, Audrey Stradford has been helping students realize their dreams of a college education. Known as “Miss Audrey” to many who have graced the halls of Tennessee State University, it is not uncommon to see her open ...
Posted Wednesday, January 14th 2015 at 4:33PM
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By Krissah Thompson and Tim Carman
As Michelle Obama enters her seventh year as first lady, she remains focused on her campaign against childhood obesity. Obama’s first official act of the new year was announcing the appointment of children’s-h ...
Posted Wednesday, January 14th 2015 at 12:37PM
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Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation CEO, and James Gadsden, U.S. Ambassador (retired), will keynote two premiere events during the 43rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, sponsored by the YWCA Greater Charleston. The Charleston area ...
Posted Wednesday, January 14th 2015 at 11:51AM
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When Mayor Bloomberg announced he was banning big sodas from the NYC area, people passionately protested their right to bubbly drinks in big quantities.
But maybe the mayor was on to something. Soda doesn't just cause cavities a ...
Posted Wednesday, January 14th 2015 at 11:26AM
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Soul legend Patti Labelle used to cook for her pianist, Elton John, at the start of his career after taking all his money in card games.
The Lady Marmalade singer has a reputation as one of music's best cooks and she turned Elton int ...
Posted Wednesday, January 14th 2015 at 11:16AM
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If the cute little kid with the lemonade stand seems particularly business savvy, it could be for a reason. That tiny tycoon just might be a graduate of Lemonade Day training now under way at Jackson State University.
Kids from across Jackson have ...
Posted Tuesday, January 13th 2015 at 8:57AM
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