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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. Read More
“Precious” – Inspiring Or Stereotypical? Join Debate!
Post by Tariq in National on Mar 2, 2010 at 5:05 pm
The movie “Precious” holds the highest number of Academy Award nominations for a Black film in history, but does it inspire or stereotype? At Sunday’s Academy Awards we’ll find out what the industry thinks, but this Friday we want to know what you think about this highly controversial film. Read More
Chilean Earthquake Likely Shifted Earth’s Axis, Shortened Day
Post by Tariq in National on Mar 2, 2010 at 12:02 pm
The earthquake that killed more than 700 people in Chile on Feb. 27 probably shifted the Earth’s axis and shortened the day, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientist said. Read More
Ex-NBA All-Star Charged With Pimping And Raping 14-Year-Old Girl
Post by Tariq in National on Mar 1, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson is one of seven people facing charges involving sexual assault and sex trafficking of a 14 year old girl. He’s accused of forcing an underaged child to have sex with him. Read More
The Richmond area dodged a snowstorm yesterday, but a bigger one could be on the way. Read More
Changes will take place this spring. The Martin’s name will be used and stores will take on some of the chain’s characteristics. Also, the stores will open on Sundays and sell beer and wine. Read More
Killer Whale Kills Trainer In Front Of Spectators At Seaworld
Post by Tariq in National on Feb 25, 2010 at 11:01 am
A veteran SeaWorld trainer was rubbing a killer whale from a poolside platform when the 12,000-pound creature reached up, grabbed her ponytail in its mouth and dragged her underwater. Despite workers rushing to help, the trainer was killed. Read More
Tickets are SOLD OUT. You must have a ticket to attend this event Read More
UPDATE: Six Haitian Orphans Resume Trip To New U.S. Homes
Post by Tariq in National on Feb 24, 2010 at 10:15 am
Six U.S.-bound orphans seized by Haitian officials as they prepared to board a flight to Miami were to resume their journey to American homes on Wednesday after being handed over to the U.S. Embassy. Read More
Roslyn M. Brock Youngest Board Chairman Of The NAACP
Post by Tariq in Black Power Today on Feb 24, 2010 at 9:23 am
The NAACP recently elected their youngest Board Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. Read her story here. Read More