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A Conversation With Dr. Maya Angelou

Friday, November 6, 2009 - 5:25 PM

by Wendy Wilson

Celebrated American icon, Dr. Maya Angelou says she doesn't know what the word retirement means. No matter that she's in her early 80s and has pretty much done it all, she's still out there lending her name and her almighty words to the causes she passionately believes in the most.

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First Lady Hosts 'Iron Chef America'

Friday, November 6, 2009 - 2:00 PM

Michelle Obama filmed an episode of "Iron Chef America" at the White House, furthering her crusade to promote healthy living and eating. Check out the show's "secret ingredient."

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Black Men in the Age of President Obama

Black Male Celebs on Age of Obama

Friday, November 6, 2009 - 6:45 AM

Wrapping up our coverage of "Black Men in the Age of President Obama," we called upon a few celebrities to see what they felt has been his impact on their lives as Black men in America.

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Avoid Abduction: Tips To Save Your Life

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 4:50 PM

by Derrica Wilson

Following the recent discovery of eleven murdered Black woman in Cleveland at the hands of a convicted rapist and the ongoing FBI investigation of nine missing Black women in North Carolina, Black and Missing, Inc. President and CEO Derrica Wilson shares why she and co-founder Natalie Wilson are fighting for missing Black women and tips to save your life.

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Body Count Up to 11 Women for Cleveland Serial Killer

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 4:05 PM

Cleveland police report that they have found three more women, 11 in total, at the home of convicted rapist Anthony Sowell, and identified the first body. But they are not sure they're done just yet.

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Michelle Obama's It List: 21 Things on Her Radar

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 9:30 PM

by Bridgette Bartlett

J. Crew, inner city youth and gardening: we've rounded up the top 21 people, places and things on Mrs. Obama's radar.

Keep clicking to see what made the cut on this fun list!

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Two Black Women Voted Mayor in Pennsylvania Cities

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 2:10 PM

by Jenisha Watts

The cities of Harrisburg and York both elected African-American women as mayors for the first time yesterday, according to the Associated Press.

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Kansas City Chiefs Fans to Owner: Fire Larry Johnson

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 1:55 PM

Kansas City Chiefs fans want the team's owner to fire running back Larry Johnson over the use of anti-gay slurs. Find out how the fans could affect history.

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President Obama: A Year in Review

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 1:00 PM

by Wendy L. Wilson

Just one year ago, Barack H. Obama was elected to the most powerful position in the world, validating the dream of seeing the first African-American serve as President of the United States. We take a look back at that historic moment as well as several other memorable instances where the President and First Family have continued to make history during his first year in office.

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Word on the Street: Black Men on Obama's First Year

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 11:30 AM

by Jenisha Watts

It's been exactly one year since that historic election night and it seems that many things are in flux. But we couldn't help but wonder: What's on the minds of our young brothers and how have their lives changed with Obama at the helm.

We made our way to Harlem, New York City, to find out. Keep clicking--you'll be surprised at the responses.

Check out what they had to say.

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