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  • Mayor Cory Booker Responds to Twitter Pleas; Digs Out Cars

    While the world is focused on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s failure to be prepared for snowstorms in a city known for snowstorms, Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker is quietly going about the business of clearing his city’s streets. He is using Twitter to respond directly to requests sent by residents, sending snow-removal trucks…

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  • Tips for Post-Racial Parenting

    Excerpt: Though I’m learning by the day, I’ve gleaned some tips for racially conscientious parenting that can also be helpful for grandparents, guardians, teachers and others involved in child raising. 1. Acknowledge and discuss the reality of racism. I began talking with my son about race at an early age. We’ve discussed how sometimes people…

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  • President Obama Praises Michael Vick's 'Turnaround'

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  • Berry Gordy on Teena Marie: 'The Only Thing White About Her Was Her Skin'

    Motown founder Berry Gordy is speaking out about the passing of R&B chanteuse Teena Marie, whom Berry signed to the Motown label before Rick James. In a statement sent by his publicist, Berry stated, “I am horrified by the sudden death of my darling Teena Marie.” He continues, “She was my ‘baby,’ always true to…

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  • Radical Nigerian Muslim Group Claims Christmas Eve Attacks

    The Associated Press is reporting that an Islamic group, formerly known as Boko Haram, has claimed responsibility for the Christmas Eve attacks in Nigeria that left at least 38 people dead. In a press release published on its website, the group said that it was responsible for the multiple bombings in central Jos and two…

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  • Lovable 1980s Character Alf Is Not So Lovable

    The Internet is all abuzz with a video featuring America’s favorite alien character from the 1980s: Alf. The video, which is essentially a blooper’s reel, shows an Alf we never imagined. The Alf character in this video, which is now viral, makes crass comments, is a potty mouth, makes sexual advances toward his co-star and…

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  • Obama: Fight for DREAM Act Not Over

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  • Pastor or Predator: Bishop Eddie Long Being Investigated for Mortgage Scheme

    EURweb.com is reporting that Bishop Eddie Long is being accused of using his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to assist in a corrupt mortgage scheme. Long, who is currently battling sexual coercion charges by four former male church members, has been linked to a “questionable mortgage venture” that caused many church members to lose their…

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  • Tour Bus Crash in Egypt Kills 8 Americans

    Yahoo News is reporting that a tour bus slammed into a truck in southern Egypt on Sunday, killing eight Americans and injuring 21 others in the latest fatal crash involving tourists, the state news agency said. The bus was taking a tour group on the 115-mile (185-kilometer) journey from Aswan to the ancient temples of…

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  • Blue-Eyed Soul Singer Teena Marie Dies

    Blue-eyed soul singer Teena Marie passed away today. Unconfirmed reports of the singer’s death surfaced earlier today and were later confirmed by her manager, who said Marie was found dead in her California home by her daughter. According to her manager, Marie had suffered multiple seizures last month and was planning to perform in Atlanta…

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