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Jade

Mar 10, 2010 at 4:31 pm

Today Is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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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Warren Balentine

Mar 10, 2010 at 4:00 pm

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NYU Professor Says “Precious” Bad For Black Culture

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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Tariq

Mar 10, 2010 at 3:32 pm

Black Couple Will Have The Longest Marriage Of All Time

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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Al Sharpton

Mar 10, 2010 at 10:17 am

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Wal-Mart Sells Black Barbie For Half Price Of Same White Doll

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.

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Jade

Mar 9, 2010 at 5:01 pm

Why Are There So Few Black Female Politicians?

Why 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.

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Jade

Mar 4, 2010 at 3:24 pm

Cops Say Philly Couple Robbed Jewelry Store And Left Behind 4-Year-Old Son

Cops 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.

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Al Sharpton

Mar 4, 2010 at 12:10 pm

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Al Sharpton Calls Meeting Of Black Leaders To Discuss Paterson

Al 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.

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Warren Balentine

Mar 3, 2010 at 11:35 am

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Paula Patton Says The Term “Biracial” Is Offensive

Paula Patton Says The Term “Biracial” Is Offensive

In a recent interview with Women’s Health magazine, actress Paula Patton spoke about her mixed background and her identity, She told them….

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Al Sharpton

Mar 3, 2010 at 11:33 am

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Death Row Inmate Awarded $5.5M For Wrongful Conviction

Death Row Inmate Awarded $5.5M For Wrongful Conviction

The Cook County Board today agreed to pay $525,000 to a former Death Row inmate already given $5.5 million by the city to settle a wrongful conviction lawsuit.

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Jade

Mar 3, 2010 at 9:29 am

Naomi Campbell Wanted For Slapping Driver

Naomi Campbell Wanted For Slapping Driver

Supermodel Naomi Campbell may be in trouble with the law in New York City again. CBS 2 has learned that the British catwalker is wanted for questioning by the NYPD after allegedly slapping and punching her driver on Manhattan’s east side on Tuesday.

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