Straddling past and future in Richmond, Va. NorthJersey.com ... center of the slave trade, today is a culturally rich melting pot where interracial couples abound and the African-American community is vibrant. ... and more » |
Straddling past and future in Richmond, Va. – NorthJersey.com
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Community Comes Together In Juneteenth Celebration – WCCO
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Community Comes Together In Juneteenth Celebration WCCO It's the largest outdoor African-American celebration in Minnesota. Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in 1865. ... and more » |
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Better Men Make Better Fathers
Posted On 20 Jun 2010 By MyBlackNewsAdmin. Under Black Community.
Newark’s Fathers Now is a program that speaks to the heart of Mayor Cory Booker’s initiatives to combat crime and recidivism in a city known for violence.
It’s circle time, elementary school style, but in this sunny classroom in Newark, it’s not children but 30 men who stand in a tight circle. Most are ex-felons, some [...]
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Where’s daddy?!
Posted On 20 Jun 2010 By MyBlackNewsAdmin. Under Black Community.
According to studies, one in three American kids now lives in a home without a father. Among African Americans, it’s nearly double that.
The byproducts of abandonment
Run a list of bad behavior. You can multiply it if no father is around. Higher chance of committing a crime. Higher chance of getting hooked on drugs. Higher chance [...]
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Tony Dungy puts fatherhood first
Posted On 20 Jun 2010 By MyBlackNewsAdmin. Under Black Community.
The former Indianapolis Colts head coach now leads a new group of men by encouraging them to have better relationships with their children.
“You don’t have to be Superman. Just the fact that you’re there and your son or daughter knows that they can come to you and ask a question, it’s really important,” Dungy said.
Related [...]
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Gardere on Young Men and Fatherhood
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On VH1’s Dad Camp, Dr. Jeffrey Gardere tries to help six troubled young men and their partners prepare for imminent parenthood.
Dr. Jeffrey Gardere is the host of an unusual television reality show on VH1 called Dad Camp. The premise of the program is that Gardere, a clinical psychologist, will help prepare for fatherhood eight young [...]
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The Demographics of a Man-Made Disaster
Posted On 20 Jun 2010 By MyBlackNewsAdmin. Under Black Community.
Study: Foreclosures by Race and Ethnicity
The ongoing foreclosure crisis has slashed hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth from communities of color, a new CRL research report shows, as an estimated 17% of Latino homeowners and 11% of African-American homeowners have already lost their home to foreclosure or are now at imminent risk. The wealth [...]
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Juneteenth brings joy: Celebration marks end of slavery, honors African … – Jackson Sun
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Juneteenth brings joy: Celebration marks end of slavery, honors African ... Jackson Sun Juneteenth is also about family and community, Trice said. "This year it's even more important, with our first African-American president now in office," ... |
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Angelina Jolie Too White For Cleopatra Movie Role? – Spreadit.org
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Spreadit.org | Angelina Jolie Too White For Cleopatra Movie Role? Spreadit.org Some members of the African American community have raised issue with Jolie playing the part of one of the most prominent black woman in the history of the ... Angelina Jolie not suitable to play Cleopatra for being 'too white': CriticsUSANewsWeek.com all 111 news articles » |
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Detroiters deserve fair share of road construction jobs – Detroit Free Press
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Detroiters deserve fair share of road construction jobs Detroit Free Press Many contractors would now seem to be out of compliance, especially with respect to African-American employees. The state should also explore whether it can ... and more » |
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