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Free HIV Testing At The Essence Music Festival

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Troy Davis Decision Delayed

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Michael Jackson's Will Excludes Father

Michael Jackson's Body to Return to Neverland

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Your tribute to Michael Jackson

by crystal

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An apology, but no reparations?

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"Hope there must be a closure with the case of Troy Davis. Truth must prevail and the Supreme court ..." on Troy Davis Decision Delayed

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"Undoubtedly, the King of Pop have had made a dramatic change in everyone's lives, he mesmerized ever..." on Jackson Family Decides Against Public Viewing at Neverland

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"I agree with the fact that Chris Brown's performance would have made a big difference. He is a great..." on BET should have died instead of Michael

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BET should have died instead of Michael

06.30.2009

The death of Michael Jackson meant news channels across the country and other media outlets that usually could care less about the BET Awards show, covered it this year, knowing their audience is interested in everything...

Internet Buzz: Can circumcision reduce HIV/AIDS risk?

06.29.2009

Circumcision is not a hot topic when speaking about HIV/AIDS prevention methods. People are skeptical of what doesn't sound appealing and so this is why we are here to tell you if circumcision will really help prevent co...

What a difference an education makes

06.29.2009

Too many black students aren't prepared for college, and once they arrive at a university, their experience is stressful, awkward and difficult. That is why The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education estimates that only 4...

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