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(Reuters Health) - At the end of life, black kidney disease patients are more likely than white patients to continue intensive dialysis instead of choosing hospice care, according to a new study. h

(Reuters Health) - Among young women diagnosed with breast cancer, black and Hispanic patients were more likely to wait weeks for treatment, in a new study from California. http://www.reuters.com/a

Why is it acceptable to call someone skinny, but not okay to call someone fat? In a recent reflective blog I explain how I really feel about being called skinny. If you've ever experienced a drama

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Johnson C. Smith University will hold its 141st Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2013 on Sunday, May 19 at 8 a.m. at the Irwin Belk complex on the university campus. Commencement

A deep desire to explore and grow has lit the adventure spark in many. In the case of Mindy Hill, she has embarked on a month-long trip to Jakarta, Indonesia, for the Exchange of a Lifetime project and cultural fellowship. Hill’s career objective is to assist underserved communities and work toward

April 23, 2013 by Emily Bernard Earlier this year, Oscar viewers were shocked when Michelle Obama appeared via satellite to announce the winner in the Best Picture category. In a post-Oscars interview, Ben Affleck, director of Best Picture winner Argo, confessed that he had wondered if Mrs. Ob

There are 1,426 billionaires in the world this year. They are the wealthiest of the wealthy. But only 29 members of this elite list are under 40 years old, with that exciting combination of money and

BLACK ENTERPRISE & WALMART Invite you to: 20/20 Vision Forum: GETTING ON THE SHELF This forum will share keys to successfully getting your product sold through local and national retail chains

By Scott Sterling April 21, 2013 Bill Gates wants a video camera in every classroom in America. After partnering with Measures of Effective Teaching, observing 3,000 willing teachers, and spending millions of dollars researching educational effectiveness, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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To obtain adequate amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting antioxidants you should be consuming five or more servings of a variety of vegetables every day. Here are 5 specifi

This song just lifts our spirits and brings so much joy and great thoughts to our lives. Enjoy the fine things in life.

Now is the perfect time to plan your Earth Day activities. Let's do something to invest in the future of our Earth! There are activities going on all over the world. Take a look at the Earth Day Network website to find out ways you and your family can get involved: http://www.earthday.org/

To mark the occasion of Her Majesty’s 87th birthday, we present 87 facts about Her Majesty The Queen. 1. Queen Elizabeth II is the fortieth monarch since William the Conqueror obtained the crown of

In 2012, Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) partnered with The Century Council to fight binge drinking on college campuses around the country. Shaq worked alongside college students to create a series of videos, which addresses the serious issues of binge drinking among students. In October of 2012, Shaq and

We are so fortunate to have a beautiful Royal Queen Mother like Queen Elizabeth II. Today is her 87th Birthday yet she represents the secret to youthfulness. Many Women nowadays are looking for Strong, Motivating, Brilliant role models, and I have found that she is the answer to our quest. He

Did you know the Black Enterprise Entrepreneur's Conference is May 15-18? That means you must Register today to invest in your Money Making Skills! We need all Entrepreneurs ages 13 & up attend. Not only will you have the opportunity to develop your "Deal Making Skills", you'll also have the

SAVE THE DATE for the 2013 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide, May 15-18, at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Expect innovative sessions, high-power

A massive explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco, Texas, killed as many as 15 people and injured 160 others late Wednesday. Here are some relevant emergency resources: -to check on injured resid

By Michael Muskal and Molly Hennessy-Fiske April 18, 2013, 10:56 a.m. BOSTON -- Amid heightened security and facing a packed audience, President Obama on Thursday urged this city and nation to p

REGISTER for the 2013 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide, May 15-18, at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Expect innovative sessions, high-powered sp

Job seekers are invited to attend hiring events sponsored by Career and Placement Services. They include a mini job fair on April 23, the annual Etiquette Dinner on April 18, a Job Seeker Event on May

Are great careers born or made? At Infosys, they are both born and made. Because when you're at Infosys, you're already at the next level. And we provide you with every possible opportunity to inspire you - to make you go beyond what you think might be possible. If you want the world to be your p

In the last few years, funding has receded rather drastically at both the federal and state levels for public higher education. While these reductions in funding are disturbing, they foretell transformations and opportunities that are evolving in higher education for the foreseeable future. Like m