By Michael Fauntroy
In a rather public breakup, Democratic presidential frontrunner Senator Barack Obama took severed ties today with the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, contending that his former pastor’s words were outside the bounds of decency, calling them wrong and destructive.  I think Obama’s public denunciation of Wright was a necessary, albeit poll-driven, step that may keep [...]

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By: Dr. Adrienne Mitchell
Autistic Spectrum Disorders, historically known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders are a category of childhood disorders that are characterized by severe and pervasive impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication skills, reciprocal social interactions and stereotyped or repetitive behaviors. The symptoms of ASD/PPD typically surface prior to the age of three years, and will [...]

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By COREY WILLIAMS
Associated Press Writer
DETROIT  –  Text messages from the pager of his former top aide appear to show the evolution of flirty and sexually explicit exchanges involving Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to professions of love and eventually promises of marriage.
But for the married mayor and the now-divorced Christine Beatty, the outcome of [...]

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By The Associated Press
DENVER  –  Denver-based Frontier Airlines says it has disciplined two employees who allegedly made and displayed a noose to a black co-worker.
And Denver police have cited one worker for what they’re calling a “bias motivated crime.”
Police ticketed 43-year-old Juan Sequeira for the incident that allegedly occurred April 15th in a break [...]

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HICKORY, N.C. (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama says he was outraged by the comments of his former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, and saddened by the spectacle of his appearance on Monday.
Wright said Monday that criticism surrounding his fiery sermons is an attack on the black church.
Obama told reporters Tuesday that Wright’s comments do not accurately [...]

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For more on what happens when religion and politics collide, Yolanda Young, a USA Today columnist and author of the book ‘On Our Way To Beautiful’ is here with more.

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By: Curtis Price
When you’re looking for healthy food choices, the two areas that you want to focus on are Protein and Fiber. The reason for these two food options is very simple and straight forward, they fill you up!
You see, protein along with fibrous vegetables take a longer time for your body to break down [...]

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Check out the full video of the Q&A session from The National Press Club today then answer our poll question about whether the media is attacking Rev. Wright or The Black Church.

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By Micheline Bowman
Looking for a particular kind of design?  A look and fit just for you?  Let me introduce you to Kwab Asamoah, the man behind “Kustom Looks” a business that can cater to all your clothing needs. 
I heard about his store and had the opportunity to see his designs first hand at a recent fashion [...]

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