NAACP President Todd Jealous blasted CNN for not having any African-American anchors in their newly announced prime time news line-up. “As CNN announced their new schedule, a glaring omission was present — no African Americans were hosts or anchors in their prime time lineup,” he said. “The NAACP is deeply concerned with the lack of […]
According to an extensive study conducted by Pew Research, women are most scathed by the rising unemployment. Within the pass two years men, who were once considered most effected by unemployment, have gained 768,000 jobs, while women have lost 218, 000. The Huffington Post Reports: In 15 out of 16 economic sectors, men have done […]
When was the last time someone told you what time to go to bed? Most of us where probably less than 10 years old. As an adult, our parents are no longer responsible for setting our bedtimes, we often fall asleep whenever we feel like our work for the day is done. But health reports […]
An African-American woman who was subjected to a security pat-down at a Seattle Airport because of her “poofy” hairstyle is claiming that she was discriminated against. Laura Adiele was pulled out of the security line after having gone through the Advance Imaging System and was told she needed a pat-down. “When I first heard her […]
WASHINGTON — The Obama Administration announced Thursday that adjustments will be made to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), requiring services to extend the forbearance period for unemployed homeowners from 3 months to 12 months, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Expected to become a standard for the mortgage industry, these adjustments […]
“Yup, I’m a Racist” T-shirts were being sold this past 4th of July at a Tea Party gathering in Lexington, Kentucky. While the shirts sported the provocative phrase, the list of things on the back of the shirt have nothing to do with racism at all. Check out the video below: Read more at Wonkette […]
Last night, on a whim, a friend I hadn’t seen in years joined me and a gathering of mutual friends in one of our living rooms. I hadn’t expected this reunion to occur, but it was interesting to talk to her and learn about her life again, especially since things have changed so much since […]
Crime rates in American cites are falling and according to new research diversity may be the reason. Researchers at the University of Toronto believe the growing trend of racial diversity in American cities is contributing to the downward trend. From TheGrio: “The association between crime and community characteristics — like the proportion of the population […]
One of my favorite Yoga Poses is Supta Badda Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle) (SOUP-tah BAH-dah cone-NAHS-anna) supta = lying down, reclining baddha = bound kona = angle Benefits: Frees energy flow in pelvic area Increases vitality in digestive organs Good for pregnant women in preparation for childbirth (use bolsters) Quiets the mind Relief from PMS […]
DENVER — Marijuana may be more popular than coffee in Denver, where medical marijuana dispensaries outnumber Starbucks. An abundance of dispensaries have popped up since they became legal in 2000, and now seem to be an integral part of the state’s economy. Some of the 300 plus dispensaries, in order to help bring in business, […]
