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From CNN.com: Perdue Farms is recalling nearly 92,000 pounds of chicken nuggets because of concern that a small number of them may contain pieces of plastic. The nuggets are sold under the Great Value brand in Walmart stores in the United States. “We determined the likely source was a small plastic ring that got into […]
From WNYC.org: Swimming is a great form of exercise, a refreshing summer activity and an important life skill. Yet African American women seem to be…let’s say less than enthusiastic. “Oh no, black women don’t swim.” Michael Hawkins, an instructor at Hair Design Institute in Manhattan, often hears that from clients, students and some stylists when […]
From BVBuzz.com: Actor Idris Elba recently returned from hosting 21 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities on an excursion to South Africa for Coca-Cola’s first “Open Happiness Tour.” “This was a life-changing and moving experience for me,” Elba told BV Buzz. “I’ve been to Africa a couple of times since my father was from Ghana and […]
From The New York Daily News Mark Williams, the flamethrower leading the battle against the Ground Zero mosque, was kicked out of the National Tea Party Federation Saturday for a racist blog post. He shrugged off the diss, calling it “grandstanding” from a “minor player on the fringe.” A California radio host and leader of […]
From Elev8.com: As we previously reported, gospel recording artist Darwin Hobbs was recently hospitalized. The cause was multiple large blood clots in both lungs. He is being treated at a hospital in Atlanta, where he currently resides. Hobbs recently had lap band surgery, which went extremely well. He has lost a considerable amount of weight, […]
From Blackdoctor.org: Want to know the secrets to getting a toned, trim body in record time? So did we! Put a few of these tips from the top personal trainers, exercise physiologists and fitness instructors into action each week and you’re guaranteed to see faster results! 1. Tone Up on the Treadmill “Save time at […]
Wesley Snipes was sentenced on Thursday to three years in the clink for three misdemeanor counts of failing to file tax returns. The sentence was the maximum requested by federal prosecutors. From CNN.com: Federal prosecutors said the actor for nearly a decade escaped paying more than $15 million in income tax returns by sending money […]
From Self.com: These six multitasking moves tone, tighten and trim your muscles, plus hone, sharpen and spark your mind. Each move in this plan incorporates the trifecta of brain-bettering elements—complex motor skills, balance and a new set of data—and helps you tone head to toe. Moving quickly through the routine adds cardio, which increases calorie […]
Details are still emerging but gospel star Darwin Hobbs has reportedly been hospitalized at an undisclosed location. As you might recall, on April news broke that Hobbs was “doing well” and recovering from a successful midday medical procedure that occurred the same day. No word on whether or not his current health issues are directly […]
History has provided us with some extremely successful stories of courage, strength and leadership. Yet sometimes we forget about just how extensive and diverse these stories are. So we’re profiling some of the many women who should be recognized for their achievements and strength. From sport to literature, politics to art, black women have been […]
After filling in for Lonnie Hunter today on our affiliate station, Philadelphia’s Praise 103.9, Vickie Winans talked to radio personality Ms. Kala about her fashion, make-up philosophy, and even let us know a little something about her teeth! Watch the interview below! RELATED: 2010 Gospel Grammies Bring Triumphs And Upsets RELATED: Vickie Winans Rebounds With […]
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