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Louisville, Kentucky– The father of a second grader who was found hanging unconscious in a Frayser Elementary school bathroom stall is saying his son was attacked by older boys. Also read: “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” Walk The Carpet For Bravo Party [PHOTOS] “I was in the bathroom using the bathroom, when I got in the […]

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FRESNO, Calif.—President Barack Obama has declared March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day, honoring the late farmworker activist on his birthday. Obama signed the proclamation Wednesday, saying that “Chavez’s legacy provides lessons from which all Americans can learn.” Through non-violent boycotts, marches and fasts, Chavez led a movement to protest the use of harmful pesticides and […]

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WASHINGTON, DC — Six surviving members of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, America’s first all-female integrated jazz band — were honored by the Smithsonian Institution in ceremonies and events this week. In this exclusive video for NewsOne, Radio One founder Cathy Hughes (who is the daughter of original Sweethearts band member Helen Jones Woods) discusses […]

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An editorial in this week’s New York Amsterdam News, the legendary Black newspaper of New York, highlights the rise of Rev. Al Sharpton’s storied civil rights organization The National Action Network, which will celebrate its 20th year of operation April 6-9 at their national convention in New York City. Related: NewsOne Columnist Rev. Al Sharpton […]

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INDIANA — Republican Eric Turner recently  introduced a bill that would make abortions illegal after 20 weeks instead of 24 weeks. ALSO READ: 25 Black Women You Should Know About When Democrat Gail Riecken proposed an amendment to that bill exempting  women who are the victims of rape or incest,  Turner countered by saying that […]

International

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitians will have to wait at least a few more days to learn the preliminary results of their presidential election because of alleged irregularities and fraud uncovered at the vote-counting center, officials said Tuesday. ALSO READ: 25 Black Women You Should Know About While not disclosing specifics, Gaillot Dorsinvil, the president of […]

This week has been full of surprises, events and great national updates on The Gayle King Show so we thought we’d share with you the latest from the TV/radio hybrid everyone’s been talking about. Watch below as playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith talks about her new play “Let Me Down Easy” and what in […]

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NEW YORK-Fox Washington managing editor Bill Sammon was caught on tape admitting that the “socialist” accusations of President Barack Obama on Fox News that he spouted were “mischievous speculation” and “far-fetched.” Media Matters reports: “Last year, candidate Barack Obama stood on a sidewalk in Toledo, Ohio, and first let it slip to Joe the Plumber […]

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A Black Enterprise article lists four tips to live within your means and maintain a frugal lifestyle. ALSO READ: 25 Black Women You Should Know About Whether it’s packing your own lunch or waiting to buy that new car, there a number of ways we can all afford to save a couple of bucks. CHECK […]

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NEW YORK-Larry Davis is accused by police of having sex with a prostitute while his grandmother, Cora Davis’s dead body was locked in a closet in the same room. The New York Daily news reports: An argument erupted. One of the relatives threatened to call police, and Davis ran off. The woman he was having […]

Cincy

Check out live photos from the Opening Day Parade happening right now in downtown Cincinnati! Follow us on Twitter, share pics of your own by tagging us on Facebook and listen live for the updates, interviews and all that’s going on straight from the streets on Opening Day 2011! RELATED LINKS: It’s Opening Day! RECENT […]

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As part of the continuing coverage in honor of Women’s  History Month, Black Enterprise has compiled a list of suggestions for how women can develop or reinforce their professional profile. ALSO READ: 25 Black Women You Should Know About The article also cites a Catalyst study that reports women in corporate positions are often seen […]