Your Black World

Where are all the Female MCs? Here’s one you can’t miss

Staff — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:16:22 +0000

Check out Shanelle Walker, the pride of the Windy City

Sirius/XM Satellite Host Dr. Wilmer Leon Talks about Heather’s Case

Staff — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:41:59 +0000

Listen as Dr. Wilmer Leon speaks with Elliot Millner and Pastor Nathaniel Ellis about Heather’s trial.

Dr. Elaina George: What do we Make of the Health Care bill?

Staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:04:13 +0000

This show is an interview between Dr. Elaina George and Dr Emelita Breyer. Dr. Breyer is from the Breyer Foundation, an independent organization dedicated to finding solutions to health care reform that does not add to the deficit, or raise money on the backs of the people through taxation.

She has a thorough understanding of the sanctity of the doctor patient relationship. And has real solutions that will protect the things that make the US healthcare system the best in the world.

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Media Coverage on the Heather Ellis Trial Continues

Staff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:22:02 +0000

CNN is going to interview Dr. Boyce Watkins on Friday, and Fox 5 has jumped on the case.

NY 1’s Dominic Carter’s Wife Calls 911

Staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:39:01 +0000

She is now saying that she made it all up when she called to report her husband beating her – does she sound convincing?

News: Buses Being Organized Nation-wide for the Heather Ellis Rally in Kennett

Staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:24:58 +0000

The rally is on! Visit www.TheHeatherEllisCase.com for more information. Dr. Boyce Watkins and The Your Black World Coalition are organizing the rally, along with the NAACP, SCLC and ACLU. Come down to Kennett Missouri with us on March 16!

Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:30:16 +0000

by Dr. Deborah Stroman, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Got Sugar in the Blood? Change Your Lifestyle Today!

Do you remember your elders speaking about “sugar in the blood”? Do you have a friend or family member who suffers from diabetes? The importance of understanding high blood sugar is critical to the management of our often fast-paced, unhealthy, and stressful lives. A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit the “Bodies – The Exhibition” and experienced the most engaging presentation on the anatomy and pathology of the human body. Cadavers, adult and fetus, were on display to showcase the miracle of the body and the importance of good health and exercise. This poignant visit, which highlighted all of our major bodily systems, provides the inspiration to urgently share information regarding sugar – the crack cocaine of the Black of the community!

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Christopher Metzler Spars with Bill O’Reilly

Staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:24:54 +0000

Dr. Christopher Metzler at Georgetown University spars with Bill O’Reilly over President Obama’s position on race relations.

Michael Baisden Steps Up to Help Heather Ellis Case

Staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:44 +0000

by Dr. Boyce Watkins , AOL Black Voices

Just when you thought black celebrities didn’t care anymore, the "Bad Boy of Radio,"Michael Baisden announced today that he is going to give $5,000 to the legal defense fund of the family of Heather Ellis, a 24-year old black female college student who faces 15-years in prison after cutting in line at a Walmart.

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The Latest from AOL Black Voices – 11/2/09

Staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:29:45 +0000

Oprah Winfrey’s Push for the ‘Preciouses of the World’

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Who Owns the Black Haircare Industry? Not Black People

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Economic Recovery Definition: Is the Economy Really Getting Better?

What is the definition of an economic recovery? This is the hot finance topic of the week. As the … Read More
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Atlanta Poised to Elect Its First White Mayor in 36 years: Polls

You’d expect Atlanta’s leading mayoral candidate, Mary Norwood, to employ Barack Obama’s campaign … Read More
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Celebrity Halloween Costumes: What Where Nick & Mariah, Rihanna, Selita Ebanks & More Wear?

You bought the wig, searched the accessories and even sprung for the expensive make up you knew … Read More
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White Woman Terrorizes Black Deputy Over Traffic Citation

Julie Hubbard, 44, was stopped by a sheriff’s deputy in DeLand, Fla., after making an illegal … Read More
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Rev. Al Sharpton’s Ex-Wife and Daughter Arrested Over Traffic Stop Dispute

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50 Cent ‘Baby By Me’ Video Premieres, Album Date Pushed Up

Get Rich or Die Tryin Despite his forthcoming album, ‘Before I Self Destruct,’ leaking nearly a … Read More
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