Ghana Celebrates 50 Years of Independence

“People across Ghana are celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence from Britain today. On March 6th, 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan country to gain independence from colonial rule. It inspired a wave of liberation struggles around Africa and the world. Just three years later, 17 more colonies had gained their independence.”
“Thousands of people [...]

Blacks Don’t Owe The Clintons a Thing

By Roland S. Martin“There is no doubt that African-Americans felt strongly about Bill Clinton. His poll numbers among blacks was sky high, and there was no group that he could count on more. He played the saxophone on Arsenio Hall’s show, was as comfortable as an old-school preacher in black churches and relished when folks [...]

Early Puberty In Girls May Be Result Of Obesity

Girls who are overweight beginning as early as age 3 are more likely to start puberty by the fourth grade, two years ahead of the U.S. average, researchers say.
Girls who are heavy for their size at [...]

Life is a Battle to Stay Sane

“Fall down seven times, get up eight.”–Japanese Proverb.

I (J) was talking with one of my best friends a few months ago, and we were listing out the names of our mutual friends who have “lost it” to varying degrees over the last 10 years. (Don’t worry, Rich, you didn’t make the list.) I said, [...]