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 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 MorePaula 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….
Read MoreDeath 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.
Read MoreNaomi 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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