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Clarence Thomas gave his opinion on gun rights before the Supreme Court’s decision to extend gun rights and stop Chicago’s hand gun ban. He claims that Black people have had their gun rights infringed on and could not defend themselves against groups like the Klu Klux Klan. From The Washington Post: Referring to the disarming […]

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From CNN Belief Blog: Church attendance crept up slightly in the United States this year, according to new Gallup research – but not everyone is buying the findings. Slightly more than 43 percent of Americans told Gallup they attend church, synagogue or mosque weekly or almost every week, up from just under 43 percent in […]

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Check out our latest edition of Celebrity Look-A-Likes! Atlanta’s own Usher bears a striking resemblance to Barney! Who knew talk show host Wendy Williams and actress Tori Spelling had so much in common? See the resemblance? And don’t Jermaine Jackson and Nipsey Russell look like brothers from another mother? Both free spirits, actresses Angelie Jolie […]

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Never before has it been more important for parents to be as aware (if not more) than their children about the possible dangers of the internet. There are a number of strategies you can pursue to allow you to protect your children in the ever-evolving world of technology. In the meantime, as a parent you […]

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From the AFP: WASHINGTON — Superstar U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey regained the title of the world’s most powerful celebrity in her fourth appearance in the top spot, said a survey published by Forbes magazine. With 315 million dollars in earnings, Winfrey, 56, who next year is set to launch her own television channel, […]

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From Elev8.com: Trust and dependence can be incredible challenges, especially for women. There is an extreme vulnerability in femininity, a vulnerability that is often exploited in our fallen world. How many women have been hurt by rape, incest, pornography, contraception, abortion, infidelity, abandonment, divorce and physical or emotional abuse? The understandable desire to avoid hurts […]

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What is your preference? Coffee or Tea?  Whatever you prefer, there’s benefits in both but tea may have a slight edge over  caffeine but we bet many disagree. What’s certain is tea is a great alternative and offers thousands of flavors to choose from.  Tea can be refreshing and soothing and promotes health.  Many types […]

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She’s kept quiet about the brutal 2008 murders of her mother Darnell, brother Jason and nephew Julian. Now, Jennifer Hudson is finally speaking out. On VH1’s Behind the Music: Jennifer Hudson on Monday night: “It’s all a blur, it was surreal. It was like I was outside of myself. For almost two weeks straight . […]

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Accessories complete a living room just as they do your wardrobe. Study the room and decide where it’s crying out for the personal stamp that accessories will bring. Want more help? Watch the video below: RELATED: 7 Ways To Update Your Lamps Summer Throws For Your Couch

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From CNN.com: The 14th annual American Black Film Festival wrapped up Sunday, with a community showing of its centerpiece film, “Stomp the Yard: Homecoming.” The festival drew more than 3,000 participants to Miami, Florida, for four days of workshops, panel discussions and movie screenings. Aspiring writers, directors, producers, actors and others flocked from across the […]

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From HuffingtonPost.com: By Sam Stein One of Robert Byrd’s last notable acts in a career that spanned longer than any other in Congress was his decision to endorse then Senator Barack Obama in the Democratic primary. The West Virginia Democrat was already in bad health though it would be a full two years before he […]

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By Tony Cummings – From CrossRhythms.co.uk One of the most off-putting aspects of the whole American Christian music scene is how divided the industry remains along racial grounds. Black gospel radio stations will seldom consider playing any music by white artists and the scenario is reversed with white CCM stations giving little or no exposure […]