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Rogers and Woods comparison is unfair

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4:51 PM on 12/08/2009

By Dr. Janet Taylor Linking White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers and 'cheetah' Tiger Woods in a recent New York Times op-ed is ridiculous. Columnist Maureen Dowd launched a scathing, condescending verbal battle that accused Desiree of "being goofy" and "looking weaker" because she couldn't accept blame for her brand....
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Interview with Shaniya's brother: 'I didn't think this could happen'

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12:43 PM on 11/19/2009

Officials believed that the little girl's mother, Antoinette Davis sold her daughter into sexual slavery. They arrested Davis and charged her with human trafficking...
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NFL star Thomas Jones on life and love

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1:52 PM on 09/29/2009

From essence.com> Forget all the stereotypes you've heard about Black ball players. In his quiet and humble way, New York Jets' Thomas Jones is redefining what it means to be a sports star as he takes care of his family and friends, finishes his Masters degree in education and builds...
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Dwight Howard's pilgrimage to Africa

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12:06 PM on 09/23/2009

From essence.com> NBA players are high-paid athletes with huge paychecks, but many also have big hearts. Take Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard for example. The gifted center, dubbed "Superman," joined coaches and former players in Johannesburg, South Africa, to work at the NBA-sponsored camp "Basketball Without Boarders" for teenage boys....
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Obama meets with the Clintons

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10:43 AM on 08/19/2009

From essence.com: Both President Obama and former President Bill Clinton will be at the White House today for their first meeting since President Clinton returned from North Korea to help rescue two American journalists READ MORE> Visit our friends: tnj.com colorlines.com hiphollywood.com jackandjillpolitics.com thedailybeast.com Essence.com...
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Racism in the Church: Baptists Put on Blast

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12:09 PM on 08/13/2009

From Essence.com: Pastor J.C. Watts has a message for Baptist congregations across the country: stop the segregation and open your doors to all people. READ MORE> Visit our friends: tnj.com colorlines.com hiphollywood.com jackandjillpolitics.com thedailybeast.com Essence.com...
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Mrs. Clinton goes to Africa

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10:19 AM on 08/04/2009

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is about to go on her first major trip abroad to seven countries in Africa, according to CNN.com.
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What do you really know about T.D. Jakes?

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8:48 AM on 07/31/2009

Check out Essence.com's great profile of the prolific pastor: Bishop T.D. Jakes has gained millions of followers and a multimillion dollar spiritual enterprise through his global teachings and preachings. The author, business man and preacher we see today continues to prove those early critics-who thought he wouldn't make it as...
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AKAs trying to boot President McKinzie

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6:38 PM on 07/29/2009

From Essence.com: There's controversy brewing amongst the pink and green. Seems some members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are trying to sue the organization in order to boot their national president, Barbara McKinzie out of office for misappropriation of funds, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. McKinzie is being...
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Radio wants black women

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3:33 PM on 07/27/2009

From Essence: Clear Channel Radio will be donating several AM stations and equipment to the Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) through a program called MMTC-Clear Channel Ownership Diversity Initiative. The program aims to increase diversity in media ownership for women and minorities, according to a statement. Read More Here...
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Best-Selling author E. Lynn Harris dies at 54

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1:18 PM on 07/24/2009

Essence tells us about the life of the author and his untimely demise. Renown author E. Lynn Harris passed away on Friday, July 24, at the age of 54, according to the Arkansas Times. The celebrated author's personal assistant confirmed that his health had declined but would not provide any...
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