THIS WEEK'S NEWS
Friday, September 3rd
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Does Size Really Matter? Handling the Size of Your Mate’s Bank AccountFri, 09/03/2010 - 00:00Insecurity about money can be a stumbling block in a relationship ...
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Criminalizing weed is so bad even the cops are against itFri, 09/03/2010 - 00:00Battle lines are drawn as we near the November vote on Prop 19, blacks are hurt more by criminalization of marijuana ...
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Stereotypically 'black' or 'black' by color alone?Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:00As Black viewers, it seems that more often than not, we are forced to accept the lesser of two evils when it comes to Black television characters in mainstream dramas and sitcoms. Either we see the stereotypical Black character who reads as "authentic" to white audiences and "Bamboozled" to Black audiences or we get the Black character who's just...there. ...
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Tips before buying: Is it better to buy a car new or used?Fri, 09/03/2010 - 00:00Do your homework first - used car prices are rising so is it still a bargain? ...
Thursday, September 2nd
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My fear of raising a Black manThu, 09/02/2010 - 01:07The trials of raising a black man in a society so invested in our failure. ...
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It's time for a new Great Migration, out of the hoodThu, 09/02/2010 - 00:34Moving to the Heartland may help improve your quality of life, and maybe you can help dispel myths about black folks. ...
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Charter vs. Public Schools: Fear and loathing in educationThu, 09/02/2010 - 00:33Without the actual facts concerning our education perceptions about charter schools can lead us astray. ...
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A "Lottery Ticket" is no ticket to wealthThu, 09/02/2010 - 00:31Blacks' perception of wealth is distorted by dreams of NBA contracts and record deals. ...
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Black men have something of value to offer in America’s classroomsThu, 09/02/2010 - 00:00A new report says the graduation rate for Black males is less than 50 percent. ...
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Contaminated eggs: Playing Russian roulette with our foodThu, 09/02/2010 - 00:00It seems our grocery store meat is crawling with potentially harmful bacteria. ...
Wednesday, September 1st
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Thanks to Eddie Bernice Johnson, I give up on the CBCWed, 09/01/2010 - 12:09The CBC Foundation does more to help politicians than disavantaged kids ...
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Six feet under and still buried in debtWed, 09/01/2010 - 09:06Don't get scammed when a loved one dies, and don't let your debts outlive you ...
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Don't let money stress you out - practical budgeting toolsWed, 09/01/2010 - 09:05If your paycheck seems like it goes up in smoke, try these tips to simplify your budgeting so you can stick to a plan that works for you. ...
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Thousands dead in Iraq, a trillion spent, it's time to move onWed, 09/01/2010 - 09:00The president made the best of a situation he inherited, one that has no good ending ...
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Segregated schools, proms ... when will Mississippi join the 21st century?Wed, 09/01/2010 - 08:24Glenn Beck's not the only one dishonoring MLK's legacy. Instead of ending the hate, the state of Mississippi is bent on continuing discrimination. ...
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Louis CK hits on a Black girl: Race, sex, and unwanted male attentionWed, 09/01/2010 - 00:00What happens when a white guy hits on a Black girl. ...
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NFL avatars should earn cyber-reparations for real life playersWed, 09/01/2010 - 00:00Tony Davis is suing for his unlawful likeness in the Madden NFL Football video game ...
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Forgotten Black cinema – 'The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings'Wed, 09/01/2010 - 00:00A look back at African-American film-making. ...
Tuesday, August 31st
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2010 Primetime Emmys: A very male and mostly white affairTue, 08/31/2010 - 00:00There's a lack of diversity in front of the camera and behind it ...
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Educated, but broke: Confessions of a career studentTue, 08/31/2010 - 00:00Friends and relatives ask me, how can I be, well, so poor with all that education? ...
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Suicide is an extreme, focus should be on mental healthTue, 08/31/2010 - 00:00Ignoring mental health issues can be more detrimental than you think. ...
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Top ten DVD list for August 31Tue, 08/31/2010 - 00:00Take a look at this week’s top 10 DVD releases. ...
Monday, August 30th
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Stop being lazy about our Black men and boysMon, 08/30/2010 - 15:14Black women aren't the only ones who need to take time and be more responsible in relationships, but Black men as well. ...
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Is President Obama changing the Fashion Industry?Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:24Halle Berry on the September cover of 'Vogue' is a huge deal. ...
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Incarcerated youth give testimony of abuse: Private Prisons Part 3Mon, 08/30/2010 - 10:24Two teens share their harrowing experiences of sexual assault in juvenile detention facilities ...
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Alan Simpson's 'tit' isn't offensive, distorting Social Security isMon, 08/30/2010 - 09:35If you paid for it out of your salary, how is it construed as bloated government welfare? ...
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Film Review: 'Takers' with T.I. and Idris ElbaMon, 08/30/2010 - 09:25See T.I. in his new movie, 'Takers' in theaters now. ...
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Is overheated talk-show rhetoric to blame for attacks on Muslims, Latinos?Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00The stabbing of Ahmed Sharif is a vivid example of talk turning into violent action ...
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“Where Dey At?”: Bounce and the ‘Sanctified Swing’ Post-KatrinaMon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00Music keeps its citizens connected across time, history and place. ...
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Why people are quitting ChristianityMon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00Christianity isn't getting the best PR these days... ...
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For-profit colleges can leave you dumb and brokeMon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00These schools are nothing but a money-sucking scam ...
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Prevalence of gangs and drugs in our schools is a nasty infectionMon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00Survey shows 66 percent of students say their schools are infected with drugs. ...
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- I am not in favor of charter schools as I feel yet another layer is added to the educational system ... On Charter vs. Public Schools: Fear and loathing in education
- While I don't disagree with the broad points of the article (don't try to keep up with the Joneses, ... On A "Lottery Ticket" is no ticket to wealth
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- Interesting thought. Definitely something to consider. I think a lot of people like to stay close ... On It's time for a new Great Migration, out of the hood
