Top 100: Felecia Hatcher, Co-founder of gourmet ice cream truck line

Top 100: Felecia Hatcher, Co-founder of gourmet ice cream truck line

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!” Well this young black entrepreneur took it literally to the community and to the bank. Making Black History: How sweet it is!!!!

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Top 100: Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a trailblazer for women in politics and the military

Top 100: Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a trailblazer for women in politics and the military

Today’s history maker is Jennifer Carroll. The first African-American Republican woman on a statewide ticket…

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Don Cornelius’ memorable moments: Al Sharpton on ‘Soul Train’ and more

Don Cornelius’ memorable moments: Al Sharpton on ‘Soul Train’ and more

Back in 1974 a young Al Sharpton appeared on Soul Train with Don Cornelius, to present a ‘black’ record to Sharpton’s idol, James Brown for his classic song “The Payback”:

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Top 100 Making History Today

Top 100 Making History Today

If you havn’t been living under a rock, you know Febuary is Black History month. So how about a series that features today’s history makers? In 29 Days?…Let’s see!

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My Favorite Author: Langston Hughes

My Favorite Author: Langston Hughes

Ever since I was in the play A Raisin in the Sun, I’ve admired the writings of James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967). He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form jazz poetry. Hughes is best known for his work during the Harlem Renaissance. He famously wrote about the period that “Harlem was in vogue.”

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The Advantages of Buying Penny Stocks

The Advantages of Buying Penny Stocks

If you do not have a brokerage account yet, we strongly urge you to signup up for one today so that you may trade penny stocks,
stocks, options, currencies, futures and whatever else you please.

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Black Americans losing homes over property taxes: It doesn’t have to happen

Black Americans losing homes over property taxes: It doesn’t have to happen

Source: The Griot

Case and point: when you buy growth stocks like Apple and hold them, as they appreciate over the years you don’t pay a dime in taxes until you sell. Same rule applies to cash value life insurance policies — no taxes, as rich people continue to stash millions of dollars in them. The same rule should apply for residential property.

Could it be that assets such as stocks, bonds

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Oprah Winfrey Reportedly Named godmother to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby Blue Ivy

Oprah Winfrey Reportedly Named godmother to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s baby Blue Ivy

Oprah’s a Godmother: “I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy (or wealthy) godmother to endow it (the baby) with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity. ” Eleanor Roosevelt

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Penalties Double for Late 1099s

Penalties Double for Late 1099s

This new law mandates all churches, ministries, non-profit organizations and businesses to issue a 1099-Misc form to any and all people, businesses and corporations for payments of $600.00 for services, exchange for property or gross proceeds. This law requires your church to issue a 1099-Misc even if you buy merchandise.

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Obama takes first lady out to celebrate birthday

Obama takes first lady out to celebrate birthday

Make no mistake about it. I think our first family is awesome! So, join me in sending a positive vibe to first Lady Michelle Obama for a very blessed and happy birthday!! (yes she does reads this)

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Michelle Obama: School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains

Michelle Obama: School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains

First lady Michelle Obama joins students at the food line to pick up lunch items at the cafeteria of Parklawn Elementary School January 25, 2012 in Alexandria, Virginia. Did someone say “mmm-mmm good?”

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Senate Democrats promise to push Obama tax agenda

Senate Democrats promise to push Obama tax agenda

In my humble opinion our President has the pacesetting leadership style that involves a drive to achieve initiatives, and a drive to achieve results. “Driven, not chauffeured!”

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Obama to hold Google+ ‘hangout’ after SOTU

Obama to hold Google+ ‘hangout’ after SOTU

Do you have a question for President Obama? Here’s how you can catch up, keep up, get fired up and get connected!

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Aretha Franklin calls off her wedding to Willie Wilkerson

Aretha Franklin calls off her wedding to Willie Wilkerson

Aretha Franklin is famous for the song “Think”. Point being, she wants to think it over with her beau. Who would of thought?

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Actors who hated their own movies

Actors who hated their own movies

Though I honestly believe that people should put 100% into what they decide to do. Shouldn’t they stand behind it if it involves people’s time and money? Here is a surprising look at what some of hollywood’s best think about their own work. (Can you say refund?)

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