MONTGOMERY, Ala.–Though the Civil Rights Movement is one of the defining events of U.S. history,…
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Consumers Union offers tips for consumers as banks begin charging new fees
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–Bank of America has decided to charge its customers a $5 monthly fee…
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LL Cool J honored as this years I AM HIP-HOP ICON award recipient at the BET Hip Hop Awards
NEW YORK, N.Y.–Celebrating its sixth year, the BET Hip Hop Awards, hosted by comedian Mike…
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Girl Scouts of the USA releases key research on leadership in African American and Hispanic girls
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Designate, Anna Maria Chavez, addressed the Congressional Hispanic…
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Record levels of Americans living in poverty
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that nearly 46.2 million Americans…
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Black youth report pressure to have sex
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Black youth report considerable pressure to have sex, according to a new survey of…
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Tavis Smiley confronts the miseducation of Black boys
LOS ANGELES, Calif.–As the school year gets underway, broadcaster Tavis Smiley tackles the subject of…
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New USDA report finds Blacks and Latinos face higher rates of hunger
CHICAGO, Ill.–A new report issued this week by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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AARP set to roll out the red carpet with Movies for Grownups Film Festival in Los Angeles
WASHINGTON, D.C.–AARP today announced it will bring its Movies for Grownups® Film Festival to Los…
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Soldier Girl gives rare glimpse into womens military experience
COLUMBIA, S.C.–Cindy Williams didn’t tell anyone about her years in the military after she returned…
