Associated Press – Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press. He […]
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Black and White Dating Trends Increase as the Interracial Online Community Gains Importance
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Interracial dating sites are all over the Internet and with good reason, since interracial marriages have steadily risen over the years. However, the online interracial community has also gained prominence. Sites like Black White Dating Reviews provide unbiased reviews of interracial dating sites and apps, as […]
Let’s Meet at Our Favorite Places This Small Business Saturday
Let’s Meet at Our Favorite Places This Small Business Saturday®American Express, Etsy, The Museum of Ice Cream, Record Store Day, The Wing and independent bookstores will join the celebration on November 25 NEW YORK, November 5, 2017 — Shoppers and businesses, get ready! American Express today announced its lineup of […]
COTA to Honor Active and Retired Military Personnel with Free Fares on Nov. 10
COLUMBUS, OH—In honor of Veterans Day, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) invites all active and retired military personnel to ride COTA buses free of charge on Fri., Nov. 10. Fares will be waived on fixed-route and Mainstream service. “Providing free rides to military personnel in honor of Veterans Day […]
Donna Brazile…to Hillary Clinton staffers: ‘I’m not Patsy the slave’
In a recent Politico article Donna Brazile, who served as the Democratic National Convention’s interim chair during the 2016 election, pulls the rug out from under former-candidate Hillary Clinton and staff for their ” takeover” during the election. “I had promised Bernie when I took the helm of the Democratic National Committee after the […]
New Orleans will have a New Mayor and she will be Black
On November 18th, New Orleans will elect its first woman as mayor. That woman will be African American. She will be committed to reducing crime, growing jobs and preserving affordability in Louisiana’s largest city. But for all their commonalities, mayoral candidates LaToya Cantrell, a city councilwoman, and Desiree Charbonnet, a […]
The Best Time to Book Holiday Travel
By Newsdesk Nearly 20 percent of Americans may travel for New Year’s Eve this year, and the cheapest time to book is between November 26 and December 5, according to a new survey of more than 1,000 Americans by Expedia. Expedia’s data shows that booking New Year’s Eve travel between 21 and 30 […]
James, Durrant, Curry and Harvey – Top 10 on Forbes 100 Paid Athletes List
From June 1, 2016 to June 1, 2017 the top athletes in the world have created a whopping 3.11 billion dollars in combined wealth. Leading in the top 10 of the list of 100 are “B-Ballers” Lebron James, Kevin Durant, Stephan Curry and James Hardin. Athletes income is due to […]
Michael Jordan and 9 Other Black NBA Players With Multi-Million Dollar Shoe Deals
Michael Jordan retired from basketball in 2003, but he remains busy with endorsements especially for his Nike shoes. In fact, his $110 million endorsement deal with Nike is what still keeps him on the Forbes annual list of the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes. Paving the way for other athletes Although Jordan […]