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New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers another reminder for tattoo parlor patrons to take precautions against potential risks before getting inked….
(Undated) –A Maryland man is due in court in Aruba today for a closed hearing regarding the disappearance of his travel companion, Robyn Gardner. Gary Giordano is suspected of killing Gardner while they were vacationing together on the Caribbean island. Prosecutors are expected to file criminal charges against Giordano and ask the judge to keep […]
Dr. Larry Falls, a registered clinical sexologist specializing in sexual abuse trauma and emotional health, spent five years traveling throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe learning about different religions, cultural history, and sexual behavior while working on his doctoral thesis. That thesis is now a book called When Sex Was Religion. In his fascinating […]
(Washington, DC) — Despite his turbulent time in office, President Obama should still have plenty of support among minority voters at the polls next year. Maryland Congresswoman Donna Edwards says members of the African-American community are, like many Americans, both supportive and critical of the President’s policies. Edwards shared her observations on the President’s status in the […]
White privilege is a term that has historically been used to identify the privileges, opportunities, and gratuities offered by the American society to anyone who is Caucasian and not a member of an ethnic group. This has manifested itself in a number of ways, such as, better housing, education, economic opportunities, and higher wages, etc. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 2, 2011 – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law honored Catherine L. Hughes, Founder, Chairperson of the Board and Secretary of Radio One, Inc., with the 2011 Distinguished Civil Rights Advocate Award yesterday. She received the prestigious award during a reception at The National Bar Association’s (NBA) 86th Annual Convention […]
(Washington, DC) — A security breach at the White House lands a man in federal custody. A man jumped the fence on the Pennsylvania Avenue side of the White House but was immediately tackled by security officers. The man was ordered to lay down on the ground by security personnel and was seen being led away. […]
(Washington, DC) — National Night Out activities are planned throughout the Washington area this evening as police and residents join together to strengthen their relationships and combat crime. Events are planned for each of DC’s police districts as well as in communities in Northern Virginia, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Find out more about the National Night Out by logging on to […]
Summer Trends That Need to End By Dina Estelle Williams Trendy fashions seem to be made for specific body types and personalities. What looks good on Andrew may not be a good fit for Patrick. And while Rhonda’s romper works for her, Julie’s jumper may need some adjusting. Everyone has style. Be creative and define […]
(Washington, DC) — Metro has fired 20 bus drivers over the past five months after new onboard cameras filmed them using cell phones or committing other violations behind the wheel. The “Examiner” reports that Metrobus cameras have caught bus drivers breaking the rules nearly 12-hundred times, leading to the firings and 222 suspensions. Since the […]