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NAACP Buries N-Word At 98th Annual National Convention In Detroit There was no mourning at this funeral. Hundreds of onlookers cheered as the NAACP put to rest a long-standing expression of racism by holding a public burial for the N-word during its annual convention in downtown Detroit. [Read More] Black College Enrollment Rate In South Passes Milestone For the first time ever in the South, blacks are as well represented on college campuses as they are in the region's population as a whole. The milestone is noted in a new fact book to be released by the Southern Regional Education Board, a nonprofit organization. [Read More] Number of African Americans Enlisting in the Military Drops The number of blacks joining the military has plunged by more than one-third since the Afghanistan and Iraq wars began. Other job prospects are soaring and relatives of potential recruits increasingly are discouraging them from joining the armed services. [Read More]  Black Celebrity Gossip The Latest In Celebrity Gossip: + Photos/Videos + Interviews + Movie Reviews  Weekly Comic  Black Business News Angels Descend On MBEs Investors seek investment opportunities with top minority and women-owned ventures. Esther Franklin Elevated to EVP, Director of Cultural Identities for Starcom Mediavest In this newly created role, Franklin reports to Gadsby and is charged with leading insights into ethnic and existing/emerging identities. Generational Wealth, Pass It On Building generational wealth occurs over many lifetimes. The first step begins with the real financial education that has been hidden from the masses. Minorities the New Majority in Consumer Spending Of Personal Hair Care Products According to WWD, nearly 25% of African American's disposable income is spent on personal items. Michael W. Robinson Earns Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS) Designation Michael W. Robinson now joins the ranks of select professionals nationwide who have earned the CITRMS certification. Diversity Executive Search Firm JB Scott Search Expands Services, Debuts New Website JB Scott Search now offers on-boarding services for diversity hires and their managers. New Book, Conversations with Black Millionaire Entrepreneurs, Explodes Online! Helping Entrepreneurs Worldwide New book featuring interviews with Cathy Hughes, Les Brown and George Fraser share insights and lessons to being successful Black Millionaire Entrepreneurs. Need A Black Speaker? www.BlackSpeakers.com Need A Black Expert? www.BlackExperts.com

African American Issues Partners For Africa Program Brings African Americans Closer To Africa New initiative develops partnerships between African-Americans and African organizations. EEOC And Walgreens Resolve Lawsuit Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), announces resolution of systemic race discrimination lawsuit against Walgreens. 3 Reasons Why Being Black May Shorten Your Life Span Being African American and ignoring proper care for our health will absolutely significantly decrease our life span. Study Finds Disparities Among 2005 Home Loans to Blacks Apparently, higer income does not protect African Americans from receiving mortgage loans with above-market rates. At Least Two Sponsors Drop Ads From BET's Controversial `Hot Ghetto Mess' Cable TV Series At least two companies have pulled ads from the debut of BET's new television series that critics say puts black stereotypes on display. Local Black Newspaper Tackles Tough Issue That is "Gnawing" at Many Blacks The 'Capital City Courier' article written by nutrition expert, Sharon Vanzie, touches on the nutritional value (and lack of value) in the most common foods eaten by Blacks. The Truth About Black Students Despite condemning remarks from Bill Cosby and others, the number of black students attending college continues to grow in numbers. African American Empowerment Weekend To Honor Metro Area Entrepreneurs The African American Empowerment Weekend, Inc. (AAEW) honors premier jazz pianist and entrepreneur, Marcus Johnson. African American Christian Women Speaking Out Gone are the days when black women sit back and passively wait for their next big break. DC Movie Premiere -- Iyago Entertainment Group Presents 'What Black Men Think' An in-depth view of how myths, stereotypes and misrepresentations render Black men non-necessities in their communities and families. Orrin Hudson Awarded National Community Service of the Year Award Orrin Hudson was presented with the award by George C. Fraser at the Power Networking Conference in Atlanta. Ireland Elects Its First Black Mayor Ireland has elected a Nigerian mayor, the latest sign of how rapid immigration is changing the face of this once all-white nation. Schools Expected to Re-examine Racial Integration Programs Following Court Ruling Educators soon may pay extra attention to income levels, home addresses and test scores when they decide which school a student should attend.  Arts & Entertainment News Marcus Johnson Springs From The Pyre With The Phoenix Highly-anticipated new CD set for July 17 release; preview at www.threekeys.com. First Annual Mega Gospel Concert in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 16, 2007 Sponsored by Jarvis Enterprises Charities, Inc. and Zion Chapel Community Outreach, Inc. 'Heart & Soul' Magazine Seeks Face To Grace Cover Of Winter Issue 'Heart & Soul' magazine launches nationwide search to find "healthy, wealthy and wise" cover model for December/January issue. Today’s Christian Journal Inspires Radio Listeners with Testimonies of Faith Society in general is quick to question the reality and presence of God when disasters strike close to home. Young African American Man Sacrifices Life for Single Mothers Cederick Tardy II, age 22, is on a mission to be a beacon of light for single mothers and the sons being raised by them. Renown Kwanzaa Postage Stamp Illustrator Synthia SAINT JAMES is Official Cover Artist for "Gumbo for the Soul" SAINT JAMES contributed the cover artwork for the first in the "Gumbo" anthology series. From The Soul of A Woman Vacation Retreat The retreat will focus on concerns of men and women; topics will include: How to turn pain into power; Divorced, how do I begin again; How to recover from infidelity, and much more. Billy Dee Williams To Star In "General Hospital: Night Shift" on ABC The 13-week serial transplants some of the characters from the ABC daytime soap to the graveyard shift at the hospital. September Declared National Forgiveness Month Forgiveness is both a decision and a real change in emotional experience. That change in emotion is related to better mental and physical health. Kelly Rowland and Male Supermodel Miguel Perdomo Grace "The Sexy Issue" Cover Of Bleu Magazine The urban alternative lifestyle publication celebrates the release of its third installment. Edward P. Jones, Marie-Elena John and Patricia Smith Among 18 Nominated For Hurston/Wright Legacy Award This national awards program honors Black writers in four different categories. Cree Communications Announces the Opening of Their New Store: Cree's Book Store Cree Communications recognizes the need for selling venues featuring self-published Black authors. New Release: With Style & Amazing Grace New book tackles the many aspects of beauty and challenges the mainstream perception of it. UrbanVoiceTalent.com Serves as Outlet for Ethnic Talent and a Resource for National Media Broadcast journalism gets a national directory of urban voice over professionals. T-Shirt Café Reinvents The New Look in Family Reunion T-Shirts T-Shirt Café provides a website where anyone can easily customize family reunion t-shirts from an extensive design gallery. New Orleans Relishes Homecoming of Essence Music Festival The festival, which will be in New Orleans at least until 2009, generates up to $150 million each year in economic impact for the city.  Weekly Editorials Earl Hutchinson Jesse Jackson Leroy Jones, Jr. Don Imus Returning? Who Said He Ever Left... By Earl Ofari Hutchinson The War On Drugs Is Still a War On Blacks... By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Challenge The Gun Crime Lobby... By Jesse Jackson, Sr. Cathy Hughes' Advice To Black Women In Business... 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