REAL TALK: “Things Really Aren’t About You”

REAL TALK:  “Things Really Aren’t About You”

(from AOL BlackVoices)

Former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers gave a rare interview to Fox-TV in Chicago recently.

Asked what lessons she’s learned, Rogers said:

“It really is not about me. I think that’s the important lesson. Things aren’t really always about you,” Rogers said.

Some might say she didn’t learn that lesson quickly enough. Rogers was criticized for being too much in the spotlight. One of the most high-profile

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6 Easy Steps For Women To Maintain Healthy Hair

6 Easy Steps For Women To Maintain Healthy Hair

(from ehow.com)

Hair is a important part of any woman’s ensemble.  Many women are obsess with their tresses and keep a standing weekly appointment with their stylist to maintain their look.  Others battle with their hair everyday to maintain a healthy and presentable style.  Having healthy hair is priority. Our manes are our crown of glory.  Here’s a few easy and simple ways to keep our hair healthy:

1.  Avoid harsh shampoos that

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MEN: Shut Up And Listen: What Women Want: Part One

MEN: Shut Up And Listen: What Women Want: Part One

If you’re a man, I’m sure you’ve thought about how complex women are.

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Men We Need You! Can We Find Love Together?

Men We Need You! Can We Find Love Together?

Please note: I cannot speak and do not proclaim to speak for every woman.  However, I know quite a few women and  have heard the concerns of many, so I speak on behalf of them as a collective group.  Please hear their voices in this article.

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A Ward 8 Commissioner And The N-Word: A Full Account

A Ward 8 Commissioner And The N-Word: A Full Account

On the day Mary Cuthbert called political opponent Larry Pretlow a “dumb n-gger,” she was sitting on her friend’s porch in a lawn chair.

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JetBlue’s Steven Slater wants his job back, but …

JetBlue’s Steven Slater wants his job back, but …

Passenger says jetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater was not injured at start of flight

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Wife threatens to sue Fantasia for alleged affair

Wife threatens to sue Fantasia for alleged affair

Wife threatens to sue Fantasia for alleged affair

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Ladies Please Don’t Settle There Is A Great Man Waiting Just For You

Ladies Please Don’t Settle There Is A Great Man Waiting Just For You

Please note: This article is not intended to be offensive. It is meant as a wake up call. Please receive it in the loving concern in which it was sent.
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VIDEO:Get Six Pack Abs And A Strong Lower Back

VIDEO:Get Six Pack Abs And A Strong Lower Back

Recently someone asked me if I knew of any good core exercises that won’t hurt the lower back. I think that is a great question. Many times  the genesis of a lower back injury can be an imbalance. We tend to focus our exercises on  what we can see, in this case our six pack abs.  In the process we tend to neglect our backs,which can cause an

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Take Time To Find Grace Everywhere

Take Time To Find Grace Everywhere

Are You Up For The Challenge?

Are You Up For The Challenge?

An old friend found me on Facebook last week.

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Connect To Your Heart Energy Center: Love And Compassion

Connect To Your Heart Energy Center: Love And Compassion

The heart energy center ((anahata chakra) is located in the center of the chest. It’s associated with the color green. The foundation of the heart chakra is the connection between the physical and the spiritual body. A strong heart chakra creates balance, harmony and trust in the process of life. This chakra is connected to the sense of

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Culture Shock: First Thoughts Back From Haiti

Culture Shock: First Thoughts Back From Haiti

The eight days I spent on the island of Haiti were truly incredible in every sense of the word. My heart broke countless times — not only for the country as a whole, but for the individual lives I saw and had an opportunity to impact in some small way.

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Cooking From The Soul

Cooking From The Soul

From vegetariancuisine.suite101.com

Bryant Terry interacts with his food, and he wants you to do the same. His cookbook, Vegan Soul Kitchen mixes fresh, local ingredients with a blend of traditional Southern cooking

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Wyclef’s Yele Launches Job Program In Haiti

Wyclef’s Yele Launches Job Program In Haiti

From Wyclef’s Yele-Haiti.org

PORT-AU-PRINCE, July 12, 2010 – Wyclef announced the creation of Yéle Corps, a new program that will provide jobs to nearly 1,000 people a day cleaning the streets and removing garbage. The program also includes a vocational training component. Nearly 1,000 people attended a Yéle Corps rally at the Place St. Pierre tent camp where Wyclef addressed the first 200

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