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My Abortion Was The Best Decision Of My Life

By • Mar 12, 2012

I was 11 weeks along when my gynecologist told me I was pregnant.



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Is Kush Kool?

By • Mar 12, 2012

By Franny Crooks Is it just us or is everyone a pothead? Every time we look around there is another… >>Read More



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U.S. Gov’t Buys 7 Million Pounds Of ‘Pink Slime’ For School Lunches

By • Mar 9, 2012

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reportedly buying seven million pounds of a meat concoction generally known as “pink slime” to feed school kids at lunch time.



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Three Things You Should Know About the KONY Movement

By • Mar 9, 2012

A video has bought international attention to an issue that most of us were painfully unaware of, but there are still other sides of this story to be considered.



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And I Quote … Chad Ochocinco, Fantasia, Bobby Brown & More …

By • Mar 9, 2012

Another week, another day and another round of outrageous celebrity phrases! This week, the celebrity sound bites making headlines include… >>Read More



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Obama Calls For Youth Jobs, And Tech Firms Listen

By • Mar 8, 2012

Gilt Groupe and others join the White House to offer opportunities to low-income job seekers.



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Obama’s ‘The Road We’ve Traveled’ [VIDEO]

By • Mar 8, 2012

President Obama‘s re-election campaign has announced the release of a new documentary focused on his first term in office. According… >>Read More



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Harley-Davidson Celebrates Black Riding Culture Beyond BHM [PHOTOS]

By • Mar 7, 2012

Harley-Davidson actually has a very rich history with African Americans, including the compelling stories of historic black bikers.



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Obama’s Job Approval Remains High While Blacks’ Economic Prospects Remain Bleak

By • Mar 6, 2012

Are blacks better off than they were in 2008? By almost every top-line economic measure, the answer would seem to be no.



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Three Reasons Rush Limbaugh Is Literally Sorry

By • Mar 6, 2012

Rush Limbaugh took it upon himself to label Fluke a slut because of her concern of insurance not covering contraceptives.



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