Thanks to the efforts of 18-year NASA veteran Homer Hickam, now an author whose famous memoir “Rocket Boys,” later adapted into the film “October Sky,” Kiera Wilmot and her twin sister are now heading to space camp! From ABCNews: The explosion...
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Sex Education classes in Illinois will soon get a facelift because of a measure approved by the Senate. Illinois public schools that teach sex education will now be required to provide information about birth control. Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago,...
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If you take a look into Montel Jordan’s upbringing, being a pastor isn’t a far reach for him. Before the “This Is How We Do It” crooner had music success, he was already involved with his local church, instead of his local Crip gang. In...
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Rent The Runway (RTW) has been a favorite site of mine for years. Dresses that normally retail for hundreds of dollars can be rented for as little as $50. When you’re done with it, you ship it right back.. Well if you’re a fan of Beyoncé and...
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Not only is Dwayne Wade considered a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court, he’s also taking a shot at writing. It’s hasn’t been that long since he’s gained custody of his two children, after a very messy divorce from his ex-wife Siohvaughn...
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Here’s what the world doesn’t need, another relationship book. I blame Steve Harvey for all of this mess. Now every man thinks he’s capable of dishing out this so-called advice. Next up to bat at the “relationship expert” plate is twice divorced,...
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The District of Columbia’s statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass will be unveiled inside the U.S. Capitol next month. The House approved a resolution Tuesday that authorized the use of the Capitol’s Emancipation Hall to unveil the statue next...
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Chelesa Fearce is a shining example of a student that didn’t let obstacles get in her way when it came to her education. You see, during most of Chelesa’s high school career she was homeless and living in her mother’s car. Chelesa, a senior...
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Without a college degree, Dr. Dre has built a lucrative career around music and now he’s entering the world of academic philanthropy. Along with his longtime business partner, Jimmy Iovine, they’ve donated $70 million to the University of Southern...
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If you’re in the Los Angeles area and plan on attending LA PRIDE in June, you better start practicing your “1, 2 Step” now. Ciara is the headlining performer at this year’s LA PRIDE celebration. Her “Goodies” will no doubt be on display,...
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Times are hard, and college graduates are learning that right about now. After the cap and gown are taken off and the job search begins, not every student can secure a job immediately after graduating, and some are left in the same position before they...
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Boys who are diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in elementary school are more likely to grow up to be obese adults than those who don’t have the condition, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed two groups of 41-year-old...
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The number of people living in poverty in US suburbs surpassed the number of poor in cities over the past decade, driven by strong growth in overall suburban populations, according to an analysis released yesterday. The change is posing a challenge to...
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