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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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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 […]

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More of the Jackson family were seen out and about on the anniversary of Michael’s death. Janet and the rest of the siblings were seen visiting MJ’s grave at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at Glendale, California. Katherine Jackson unveiled a new Michael Jackson statue at his childhood home in Gary, Indiana. Check out the photos: […]

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From Todays Drum: He’s the head of education for the entire United States and he’s calling all black men to the front– of the classroom– that is. This fall, Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans on touring historically black colleges and universities in hopes of increasing the number of black men teaching in America’s public schools– […]

From the AJC.com: Evangelist and gospel singer, the Rev. Juanita Bynum is not finished sharing her story and hopes to inspire others. Bynum, who lives in metro Atlanta, recently signed with the Houston-based World Music Entertainment empire, headed by Mathew Knowles. Her new album, “The Diary of Juanita Bynum” is scheduled for release in 2011. […]