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Exclusive: Earn a college scholarship — from Rihanna
Work (werk, werk, werk, werk) and Rihanna will help you pay for college.That’s right. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter has announced a global scholarship program through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), which will award scholarships to international and U.S. students going to college in the U.S. “To be able to give the gift of an education is […]
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Damien Goodman
Damien Goodmon is the Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Crenshaw Subway Coalition and United Community Associations (“UCA”). Both the Crenshaw Subway Coalition and UCA’s Citizens’ Campaign to Fix the Expo Rail Line, seek to empower stakeholder groups in the area of Crenshaw-Leimert Park-Hyde Park and highlight the issues of equitable and community-centered transportation […]
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Black Americans See Gains in Life Expectancy
WASHINGTON — It is a bitter but basic fact in health research: Black Americans die at higher rates than whites from most causes, including AIDS, hartsiektes, cancer and homicide. But a recent trove of federal data offered some good news. The suicide rate for black men declined from 1999 te 2014, making them the […]
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Saji Joga Mind Gem
Affirmation Today, I realize my life is good, because my life is God’s life. I allow myself to recognize, that all of life is sacred. I trust and accept, that there’s a loving power greater than me navigating my life’s path towards fulfillment. Today I go free in gratitude, releasing all judgement and fear. Embracing […]
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FDA wants review of e-cigarettes
The federal government on Thursday announced sweeping new rules for electronic cigarettes that will for the first time require the devices and their ingredients to be reviewed, a mandate that could offer some protection for consumers and upend a multibillion dollar industry that has gone largely unregulated. Before brands are allowed to stay in […]
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Neferteri Plessy/Single Moms Planet
When Neferteri Plessy’s marriage broke up five years ago, she quickly realized how difficult life can be for single mothers. With two toddlers to care for and an uncertain future, Plessy dedicated herself to creating a stable home and nurturing, “I found how challenging just going to the store or doing errands would be when you have children to […]
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Joshua Silverstein
Joshua Silverstein is an award winning actor, comedic writer, beatboxer and educator. His various performances and productions throughout the country have received admiration from, Norman Lear, LeVar Burton, John Landgraf, Stan Lathan, Wayne Brady, Anjelica Huston, Craig Robinson, Queen LaTifah and Prince. Beatboxing since the age of 5, Joshua has become the West Coast’s most […]
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Sandra Bland’s mother wants you to know the other black women who died in police custody
Nearly a year ago, 28-year-old Sandra Bland’s mysterious death while in police custody captured the country’s attention. Now Bland’s mother, Geneva Reed-Veal, is raising awareness about other black daughters whose deaths escaped widespread media attention. Reed-Veal spoke during a symposium last Thursday hosted by the new Congressional Caucus on Black Women […]
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Dr. David Horne
Dr. David Horne, is 'n selfstandig volle professor van kritiese denke en Afrikaanse Geskiedenis, en is die voormalige voorsitter van die Departement Pan Afrika-studies aan Cal State University Northridge. Hy leer ook gradueer openbare beleid en inleidende politieke analise, en is die gegradueerde adviseur vir die Departement. He is the original Executive Director of […]
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Compton Mayor Aja Brown
Compton Mayor, Aja Brown made history as the City’s youngest elected Mayor at the age of 31. A national trailblazer, Mayor Brown’s ‘New Vision for Compton’ is a revitalization strategy centered on 12 key principles that focus on family values, quality of life, economic development and infrastructural growth. Mayor Brown is focused on improving outcomes through policy reform, innovation and strategic partnerships. […]
