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Eating more red meat tied to higher diabetes risk
(Reuters Health) - Increasing the number of hamburgers and other red meat people eat on a daily basis is linked to a higher risk of developing diabetes down the road, according to a new study. "I t
HBCU Picker Upper: Bo Obama Gets Some Oval Office Love
*The White House’s official photographer, Pete Souza, shared a photo of President Barack Obama and First Dog Bo enjoying a moment in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Upon seeing Bo, the president bent dow
8 Nutrient-Dense Foods That Improve Cholesterol
High cholesterol can lead to plaque formations in the arteries that cause heart attacks and strokes. This most commonly results from elevated LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides (fat in the bloo
Go USA! Celebrate Flag Day - It's today - June 14th.
Today is a great day to show pride towards USA. Our Flag is celebrated on this day. Be proud to be an American and celebrate our country with your family and friends! Click here to learn all about
Your Pets are depending on you, so who can you depend on? Choose Nationwide to be on your side!
Pets are family members and as the saying goes "Man's Best Friend". They need to have a secure future. Make it your goal to insure their well being. Nationwide is the insurance provider that has shown they care about helping you. Click here to learn about your pets insurance needs and options
Corporate Executives Mentor Promising, Diverse Student Leaders - Friday, June 21, 2013
Preparing Millennials for “Next Generation Leadership” INROADS, the nation’s largest source of professional training & salaried corporate internships for underserved students, enters its 43rd year
Answering These Two Questions Will Help You Plan Your Health Care Future
Confused about health care reform? You are not alone – across America, millions of people just like you are wondering what Obamacare will mean for them and their families. You don’t need to be con
Ten SSU students awarded prestigious Gilman Scholarship
SAVANNAH — Ten Savannah State University (SSU) students were recently awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, which will cover nearly 100 percent of the costs for them to
Morris Brown Trustees Reject $10M in Taxpayer Money
by Associated Press ATLANTA — Trustees of Morris Brown College have turned down an offer of nearly $10 million in taxpayer money. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had offered the money that would have
Master Cleanse Dieters Beware! The Lemonade Diet Can Do More Harm Than Good.
The Lemonade Diet (also called the Master Cleanse) is a popularized dieting program that results in dramatic weight loss in a short period of time. Advocates of the program claim that it eliminates ha
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Celebrate the 99th Annual HU Ministers’ Conference!
What The 99th Annual Hampton University Ministers’ Conference and 79th Annual Choir Directors’ and Organists’ Guild Workshop When June 2-7, 2013 Where Hampton University, Hampton, Va.
Healthy Tips for Holiday Eating
Holiday overeating is a major threat to weight management and Memorial Day is no exception. Here are 3 tips for you to consider if you would like to celebrate while eating sensibly. http://ow.l
Bob Johnson Honored at 18th Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference
Robert L. Johnson, founder and chairman of The RLJ Companies and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), attended the 18th Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo where he was
Register for the Top Talent Basketball Camp at Central State University!
Central State University Beacom / Lewis Gym June 8th and June 10-14 Boys & Girls ages 9 - 18 Camping day 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Learn about the game of Basketball and develop skills through instruct
What is the real purpose of Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is on its way and many across the country are preparing for it. Some look at it as a day off from work, and a time to relax and unwind, and some actually honor the real purpose of this
Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize
Cindy Clark, USA TODAY11:16 a.m. EDT May 21, 2013 The entertainer, 80, will receive the American humor prize and will be saluted at a star-studded gala on Oct. 20. Carol Burnett has been making
HBCU Treasure: Melinda Gates' Graduation Speech at Duke University
Saying "humanity in the abstract will never inspire you in the same way as human beings you meet," Melinda Gates urged Duke University's graduates Sunday to use new technology to connect with others, including people in the developing world whose lives Americans can now touch in a more personal way.
Can we help prevent Natural Disasters?
What we put out is what we get back. If we put out good into the earthly world we will and should get back good, right? If we do right by our Earth our Mother Nature will do right by us. Maybe? It's
HBCU Legacy: Michelle Obama Addresses 2013 Graduates at Bowie State University
Michelle Obama encouraged the graduates of Bowie State University on Friday to live up to the legacy of their university's founders and the leaders of the civil rights movement by promoting the import
HBCU Motivation: President Obama's Morehouse College Commencement Speech
Check out the speech our President delivered at the 2013 Morehouse College Commencement! Pay it Forward....
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Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) gets involved with first annual AppDay!
AppDay is a kickoff activity apart of a larger initiative started by several employees at Microsoft in concert with TEALS and passionate teachers at Rainier Beach to bring programming curriculum to Seattle schools. We need the help of software engineers in Puget Sound to make this initiative a succe
Bill Gates: Steve Jobs was better at design than I was
In an emotional interview on "60 Minutes", the Microsoft chairman speaks of visiting Steve Jobs in his last days and marveling at how well he understood the concept of brand. by Chris Matyszczyk
Three reasons why we need more women in technology - How Microsoft empowers women
By Sandeep Sood When it comes to balancing work and life, including a rewarding, impactful professional role, can women have it all? YES, says recruiter Sandeep Sood, who has hired hundreds of women in tech over 14 years, after his own five-year career in engineering. In Sandeep’s own words, as w