Today Is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Black people around the world, with Black women in particular becoming infected at an alarmingly increasing rate.
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NYU Professor Says “Precious” Bad For Black Culture
In this clip from the NewsOne/DV Republic-sponsored debate about the film “Precious,” NYU film professor Sheril Antonio explains her reservations about the effect the movie has on the image of the Black family, in particular Black women and mothers. Do you think “Precious” paints a damaging picture of our community?
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Black Couple Will Have The Longest Marriage Of All Time
Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher of New Bern, N.C., hold the world record for life in wedded bliss: 85 years. He’s 104, and she’s 101. On their May 13 anniversary, they will join an elite club: the longest marriages on record.
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Wal-Mart Sells Black Barbie For Half Price Of Same White Doll
Walmart is raising eyebrows after cutting the price of a black Barbie doll to nearly half of that of the doll’s white counterpart at one store and possibly others.
Read MoreWhy Are There So Few Black Female Politicians?
Though Black women exhibit leadership in many areas, they are woefully underrepresented in the field of politics. Since March is Women’s History Month, right now presents a prime opportunity to explore the reasons why.
Read MoreSenate To Argue Over Unemployment Insurance Extension
Legislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless faces a key test vote in the Senate, its momentum helped by about 60 popular tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expired at the end of last year.
Read MoreDan Rather Says Obama “Couldn’t Sell Watermelons”
Not sure if Dan Rather is racist, inconsiderate or just used bad phrasing. Here’s what he said on the Chris Matthews show Sunday.
Read MoreCops Say Philly Couple Robbed Jewelry Store And Left Behind 4-Year-Old Son
Police have arrested two people accused of robbing a South Street jewelry store this weekend, then leaving behind their 4-year-old son in their bid to escape.
Read MoreAl Sharpton Calls Meeting Of Black Leaders To Discuss Paterson
A group of prominent black leaders will meet Thursday night in Harlem to discuss whether scandal-plagued Gov. Paterson should resign, a source told the Daily News.
Read MoreTavis Smiley Calls On Black Leaders To Discuss Black Agenda Under Obama
Two months after ending his annual State of the Black Union conference, Tavis Smiley is gathering African-American advocates to press the case for a “black agenda.”
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