Archive for September, 2009

Culturally Relevant Bible for African-American Children Debuts This Fall

Sep 14, 2009 Comments Off by

Nationally Renowned Editors and Illustrators Collaborate to Inspire Hope and Faith in Youth Grand Rapids, MI (BlackNews.com) – In uncertain times, keeping hope and faith alive in our young people is a top priority. This fall, Zonderkidz(TM), the leading publisher of children’s Bibles and Bible storybooks, will underscore efforts by families, clergy, schools and others [...]

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INTERVIEW | Pat G’Orge-Walker

Sep 14, 2009 Comments Off by

Pat, describe yourself for our visitors. I am a PK; both parents were pastors. I am a former member of a famous Doo Wop group as well as other vocal groups. I am also a former record industry veteran and have had several careers. Currently, I am an Essence and National Best Selling author and [...]

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Making the Right Decisions in Selecting a Soul Mate

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VIEWS FROM THE CATBIRD SEAT Making the Right Decisions in Selecting a Soul Mate by Alvin C. Romer Sometimes you are just confused as to whether you really love the person you are dating or it is mere attraction, and it is difficult to make a decision. Questions abound and you don’t know how can [...]

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Friendiligence

Sep 13, 2009 Comments Off

Friendiligence by Sherryle Kiser Jackson Friendiligence is one of those Internet buzzwords up for consideration to be added to the upcoming edition of the Merriman Webster Dictionary. Google it. It loosely means the time and energy used to establish and maintain friends and friend requests mainly on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. As [...]

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Mosaic Literary Magazine Helps Educators Develop Readers

Sep 12, 2009 Comments Off

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – For eleven years Mosaic Literary Magazine has served as a crucial print venue for an eclectic mix of writers of African descent. During that time, Mosaic has grown to become one of the most important critical voices in African-American literature. Mosaic has featured such writers and poets as Gwendolyn Brooks, [...]

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African American Children at Risk for Undetected Vision Problems

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New Report Highlights Best and Worst State Laws to Protect Kids’ Vision Alexandria, VA (BlackNews.com) – A new report by The Vision Council, Making the Grade? finds state laws regarding vision assessments for children entering school are inconsistent, which can impede children’s ability to succeed in school. Since 80 percent of what children learn is [...]

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The Myth of the Poor Man’s Patent

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THE MYTH OF THE POOR MAN’S PATENT by Darcell Walker Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) – Paraphrasing Warren Buffet, "The best response to a slow economy is to determine how one can generate their own wealth." Developing ideas is one way people can generate wealth and start down the road to financial independence. Everyday people conceive novel [...]

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Sister Circle Talk Show Contest

Sep 06, 2009 Comments Off

Sister Circle is a weekly talk show where the gospel is served in a warm relaxed atmosphere.  Guests, interviews and contests are some of the features. Sister Circle airs Mondays 7pm Eastern on Blogtalk Radio. Listen in via computer at www.blogtalkradio.com/leslieh.

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