This week, President Obama signed the Healthy Hunger-Free Act into law.  First Lady Michelle Obama spearheaded this campaign which falls in line with her  movement, “Let’s Move” which is a nationwide campaign to address the alarming childhood obesity rates in our nation so we can raise a healthier generation of kids.

After being closed for 60 days due to the murder of Ali Ahmed Mohammed, owners will re-openDC9 tonight at 9 p.m. Although some addicted to the nightlife may see this as a cause for celebration, other protesters wanting justice for Mohammed‘s life see this as a sad day. Read more at DC Fab

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a shining star – one that’s still rising. Not only has become the talk of the town as the genius behind everyone’s favorite social media networking site, but now he’s officially received the nation’s stamp of approval as TIME magazine’s 2010 “Person of the Year.” The 26-year-old is reportedly the youngest to take […]

PHILADELPHIA – A new outdoor exhibit is opening in the city’s historic district after years of protests, research and debate about how to balance the stories of the nation’s battle for independence with its history of slavery.

In my search for gift giving ideas, I came across this article that gives ideas for giving gifts that help build wealth in the black community. Consumers kicked off the holiday shopping season last weekend buying sweaters, TVs, gaming systems and countless other material things to give our loved ones as holiday gifts. But if […]

It is the end of the year and beyond the visions of sugar plums dancing in my head, financial management is a reality that must be focused on. I agree with the tips from cashmoneylife.com Managing your finances is one of the most important things you can do to get ahead and stay ahead of […]

By LARRY O’DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Liberty University’s lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s new federal health care law, declaring that a provision requiring most individuals to obtain insurance is constitutional. University law school dean Mathew Staver said in a telephone interview that he will promptly appeal […]

“Let your haters be your motivators” is a very common phrase and theme in today’s culture. A hater is someone who is envious of someone else’s success, drive and/or ambition; driven by jealousy, they attempt to tear down, destroy or cast an aspersion on the other person’s success. In my humble opinion, I believe that […]

Today I am little concerned at what I am hearing pediatricians tell parents to do for their kids that suffer with eczema.  On the blogs, parents are being told to bathe their kids in a bleach bath two to three times a day.  I am disgusted at that and not to mention, it is highly […]