I noticed that NDP Leader Tom Mulcair recently called on Justin Trudeau to denounce Donald Trump. Mulcair has called Trump a "fascist" and criticizes Trudeau for merely shrugging when asked about Trump.
This reminds me of a harrowing experience of ...
Posted Saturday, April 9th 2016 at 9:10PM
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In this week's address, the President highlighted two specific steps the Administration took this week to make sure everyone plays by the same rules.
First, in order to help more Americans retire with the security they have earned, the Department ...
Posted Saturday, April 9th 2016 at 1:18PM
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U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. will make stops in Las Vegas, Nevada; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Springdale, Arkansas next week to promote the importance of a well-rounded education and to discuss the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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Posted Saturday, April 9th 2016 at 1:02PM
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Mr. David Johns, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (WHIEEAA) delivered remarks at the 96th American Association of Community Colleges Annual Convention (AACC) in Chicago this morning.
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Posted Saturday, April 9th 2016 at 12:44PM
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An investigation is underway to determine whether or not a Texas police officer used excessive force to break up an altercation. Janissa Valdez, a 12-year-old student at Rhodes Middle School was arguing with her classmate when Officer Joshua Kehm ste ...
Posted Saturday, April 9th 2016 at 4:32AM
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While some people were happy to see Janet Jackson take time off to focus on building a family, fans who dropped money to see her perform are allegedly pissed off.
TMZ reports fans are outraged they will not be receiving refunds for the tour that i ...
Posted Friday, April 8th 2016 at 8:10PM
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Listen to the New Hit Song by "Kamal Imani"
"Hipnosis" has that jazzy neo soul groove and sexy romantic
spoken word lyricism that puts you in the mood to just chill or
take it to the next level. This is one of those classic feel good
s ...
Posted Friday, April 8th 2016 at 7:30PM
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You may not know her name after reading it, but you definitely know Anna Maria Horsford’s work. ...Now, the 68-year-old is still gracing the small and big screen on shows like “It’s Always Sunny” and “The Bold & The Beautiful”. But that’s not all wha ...
Posted Friday, April 8th 2016 at 6:30PM
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Behold Thee
With
a beautiful writing....
a beautiful Spirit is contagious!
You are catching in the quietness,
the silence of me.
'
Noises are heard in the sounds
of pens scratching upon papers.
Inks from them sparked our love to ...
Posted Friday, April 8th 2016 at 5:28PM
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Facebook link to this show: www.facebook.com/events/206530079731031
**** Please read very carefully: How you can access the Live Show this Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. EST:
You can participate in our live show for free. Information and Log In for the Brother Marcus, Sister Cecelia and T ...
Posted Friday, April 8th 2016 at 2:36PM
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DO NOT CARRY
HEAVY CONCERNS
APPLYING
YOUR ACTS OF FAITH.
GO STRONGLY
BELIEVING
AND LIGHTING THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFE
WITH GOD.
GOD IS WITH YOU.
"By faith Abraham, when he was call to go
out in a place which he should after ...
Posted Friday, April 8th 2016 at 1:04PM
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Black girls do indeed rock, and 2016 Black Girls Rock M.A.D. (Making A Difference) Girls awardee Haile Thomas, from Tucson, Ariz., has been rocking way back since she was only five. As a 5-year-old she began her cooking career, helping her mother pre ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 5:42PM
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I knew it was something in the water, but maybe it’s something in the relaxer, too.
Ever wonder why our girls are growing up so fast? Black Women for Wellness offers some valuable insight into this issue. The grassroots non-profit committed to the e ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 5:33PM
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President Obama Participates in a Conversation about the Supreme Court!
President Obama will meet with law students and faculty, for a conversation about the Supreme Court and our country’s judicial system.
Watch and learn more about what ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 4:58PM
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Hot off the Press!
Pres. Obama on Nuclear Security, #SCOTUS news, H&HS - MHCRC Awards Grants, and so much more inside. Read, Learn, and share the information you can always count on!!
What is a little library? Do you want one in your comm ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 4:51PM
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NATIONAL
BEER
DAY!
"Don't drink and drive, and celebrate responsibly"
READ 10 FACTS ABOUT TODAY!
http://www.howlatthemoon.com/10-beer-facts-on-national-beer-day/
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Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 10:32AM
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Many things planned for Sisters & Friends to rest and relax. Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew joins Sisters & Friends Getaway to Martha's Vineyard for the second time and will lead a round table workshop and on how we can take better care of ourselves ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 10:26AM
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So much to do during Sisters & Friends - biking, fishing, line dancing, shopping and nights out on the town. The living room, front porch, the park and the beach are great places to relax and chill if slow-going and meditation are the main things on ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 10:21AM
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Preparing to step away
from old things is a transition
of using faith.
You may not know total direction,
but; you will know faith brings the divine
location of where you are going.
YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR WORK OF FAITH
AND BECOME THE ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 9:42AM
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Letters
pray
as
I am praying.
A meditation is smiling.
Observing of thoughts
built pages of gladness
I took a picture of the
sky
I ventured there
in the quietness
I wanted to remain
so , I wrote of this
and logged a focused ...
Posted Thursday, April 7th 2016 at 9:15AM
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SO, MUCH WAS HAPPENING ON ("APRIL 4th...HOWEVER, NOT TO LEAVE OUT...FOLKS...("QUEEN MAYA!!!") YESSSS...("BREAKING BARRIERS!!!") WHY SHOULD YOU CARE??'"..'SO, YOU CAN GET THERE...HEYYYY!!!...ONE IN A MILLION QUEENS...I SING, I SHOUT!!!") I GIVE...( ...
Posted Wednesday, April 6th 2016 at 6:26PM
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Original article courtesy of The Chicago Maroon
http://chicagomaroon.com/2016/03/31/anatomy-of-a-trump-supporter/
Obama’s policies didn’t create future Trump fans, but his presidency pushed them over the edge.
Posted Mar 31, 2016 by Natalie Denb ...
Posted Wednesday, April 6th 2016 at 2:51PM
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