NAIROBI — The leaders of the main rebel movement in Sudan’s Darfur region were once brothers in arms. But last year, the two powerful men had a falling out, and each proclaimed he was the rightful president of the Sudanese Liberation Army. Things got ugly.
First, the news… From: Time.com {Excerpted} “Coretta Scott King, the widow of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr, died in her sleep early Tuesday morning at the age of 78. She had worked tirelessly after her husband’s death in 1968 to carry on his legacy and only recently began to slow down her efforts. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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“Long before the first slave ships started supplying labour to the cotton plantations of the American south, and many centuries before the first Africans were brought ashore to the sugar estates of Brazil and the Caribbean, Africans were being sold as slave-soldiers for India’s princely states.” (read more about it on The Afro Informant)
Mr. Braynon started his efforts in public service early in life, serving as President of the North Miami Beach Senior High School Government; a member of the Miami-Dade County Student Advisory Board and the City of North Miami Beach Student Advisory Council.
From: Dr. Ralph Cinque 1. Fasting initiates rapid weight loss with little or no hunger. Once the “ketosis” of fasting sets in, it becomes quite easy to go without food. Most people are surprised at how little desire for food they have while fasting. 2. Fasting promotes detoxification. As the body breaks down its fat […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Wanna know where black folks live in the U.S.? Apparently someone took the 2004 census data for black Americans and made it into a map format. Even though the New Orleans area has changed drastically since 2004, this map does appear to be pretty accurate. Link to map
Apple’s iTunes expands service to universities By May Wong, The Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif.  In its latest move to broaden its iPod and iTunes franchises, Apple Computer Inc. has introduced “iTunes U,” a nationwide expansion of a service that makes course lectures and other educational materials accessible via Apple’s iTunes software.
First, the news… {Excerpted} By Ledyard King, Gannett News Service WASHINGTON  With a certificate to teach several high school science subjects, recent University of Texas graduate Steve Sinski is getting the kind of attention usually reserved for the football players on campus.
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Six24 showcases the diverse observations, opinions, and talents of the Black Blog community while enabling Members to interact with others with similar backgrounds. This is a huge plus for the black blogging community. Check ‘em out today!
Laylah has been a regular contributor to blackinformant.com informing readers of upcoming arts and entertainment events in the New York area. As a photographer and essay writer, her works have been seen in a wide range of venues. If you reside in the New York area, please show her your support. == About Laylah: Laylah […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Okay, now this is cool. I just heard about this the other day and had to share it with y’all. If you have kids, this should definitely interest you.
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