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Get Tested At Essence Music Festival 2011!
Filed under: Sexual Health, Women's Health, Health The annual Essence Music Festival attracts large crowds each year and this year's lineup with Chaka Khan, Boyz II Men, Jill Scott, Kanye West and Mary...
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Union Head: NBA to Lock Out Players
From ESPN: NBA union chief Billy Hunter said Thursday afternoon that NBA owners are locking out the players after failing to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. "It's obvious the lockout will...
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Watch Alicia Keys Live Tonight!
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of her debut album, 'Songs in a Minor,' Alicia Keys is holding a very special and intimate show for her fans at New York City's famed Beacon Theatre. And you have a...
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Vintage Dolls Have Stories to Tell
From the Sag Harbor Express: For as long as there have been children, there have been dolls. From homemade varieties to figures that reflect current fads, what a child plays with says a lot - not only...
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Living: We Know You're a Hater If...
From Madame Noire: As you know, Madame Noire has declared today "National Hug Her Day" in an effort to show a little love to the ladies in our lives who may need a bit of special encouragement. Well,...
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Obama's Still on the Fence on Same-Sex Marriage
From the Los Angeles Times: Last month President Obama, addressing a fundraising dinner in New York, said: "I believe that gay couples deserve the same human rights as every other couple in this...
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Friction Over New Movie About A Tribe Called Quest
From The Wall Street Journal: The influential rap group A Tribe Called Quest broke up in 1998 after releasing five albums, splintered by the members' battle for control. A similar power struggle...
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Muslim Woman Sues Abercrombie & Fitch
From The Vancouver Sun: A San Mateo County woman filed a discrimination lawsuit Monday against Abercrombie & Fitch, claiming the clothing retailer fired her from its Hollister Co. store at...
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Naomie Harris Working on Jane Austen-esque Film but with Black People
From indieWire: Lifted from an interview with Naomie Harris on the Little White Lies blog: After being asked if there was anything she'd like to do that she hasn't been offered yet, Harris replied,...
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How Much Does It Cost to Make a Hit Song?
From NPR: Getting a song on the pop charts takes big money. Def Jam started paying for Rihanna's recent single, 'Man Down,' more than a year ago. In March of 2010, the label held a writing camp in...
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Gallery: The Week's Best Celebrity Style
Filed under: Celebrity Style , Red Carpet This week the celebrities came out for the 2011 BET Awards, various movie premieres, and television appearances. Check out what stars were the hottest on the...
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Spike Lee: Why I Haven't Made a Feature Film in Three Years
From the Hollywood Reporter: Spike Lee is not feeling the love from Hollywood's money men. "I haven't made a feature film in three years," said Lee. Lee has lately focused on documentary work with two...
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Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick Makes a Comeback with Nike
Filed under: Football From the Washington Post: Michael Vick is back in Nike's good graces. "We have re-signed Michael Vick as a Nike athlete," Megan Saalfeld, a Nike spokeswoman, confirmed to CNN in...
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How to Leave Your Job & Go Back to School
Filed under: Careers From Madame Noire: You're working nine hour days and attempting to pursue higher education. Leaving you with a mental imbalance, no social life, and an over-stressed situation,...
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Mich. Ban on Race in College Admissions Illegal
Filed under: News From CBS News: A federal appeals court on Friday struck down Michigan's ban on the consideration of race and gender in college admissions, saying it burdens minorities and violates...
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What to do This Weekend: Impressions from South Africa
In between the Fourth of July barbecues and fireworks this weekend, and should you be in the area, you might want to check out the new exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. 'Impressions...
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4th Of July: Avoid The Tacky Clothing
Filed under: Fashion Files From HelloBeautiful: With the fireworks in sight, it's time to pick out an outfit that's comfortable, light, and full of spirit. But just how much spirit is too much spirit?...
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Outspoken Former Nigerian Minister Detained
From VOA News: Nigerian police have arrested a former government minister who is accused of corruption and who has been an outspoken critic of the current administration. The State Security Service...
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Sapphire Introduces New 'Kid' in Harlem: Precious' Son
From USA TODAY: Millions of readers and moviegoers have come to admire and love an unlikely heroine from Harlem: Claireece Precious Jones, who, at 16, is obese and illiterate. She has been beaten by...
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'Soul Train' Artifacts at Smithsonian's Museum of African American History
From the Washington Post: Peace, love and soooooooul spilled out of a white tent Thursday night on the Mall as a crowd boogied down a massive 'Soul Train' line. The event celebrating a donation of...
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