The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Photo courtesy of the Gaylord
By Kirstin N. Fuller
The newest ticket this vacation season, during these tight economic times is the increasingly popular Staycation vacations.  What is a Staycation? Well, a Staycation is a vacation taken locally, a quick getaway, right in your own hometown/state. You actually take time off [...]

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Everyday Tips to Save for that Dream Vacation!
By Kirstin N. Fuller
Vacation packages are more affordable than ever!  A great number of Americans are choosing to take a ‘staycation’ (a stay at home vacation) instead of a traditional vacation. But, more Americans are still enjoying their summer vacations to exotic destinations abroad and here at home.  [...]

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By MATT MOORE
Associated Press Writer
Various Artists, “The Motown Collection” (Time Life)
In the lexicon of music history, Motown’s place in it will never be in doubt. This is a label that gave the world musical stalwarts like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, the Temptations and Marvin Gaye — just to name a few.
So it’s fitting that to [...]

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By CHRIS NEWMARKER
Associated Press Writer
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J.  –  They can be popular because they’re sweet, they give you a lift and they have hip-sounding names like Red Bull and Spike Shooter.
But school officials across the country aren’t as buzzed about caffeinated energy drinks as some of their students. They’re worried about young people gulping down too [...]

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By LIBBY QUAID
AP Education Writer
WASHINGTON  –  Sixteen years after Barbie dolls declared, “Math class is tough!” girls are proving that when it comes to math they are just as tough as boys.
In the largest study of its kind, girls measured up to boys in every grade, from second through 11th. The research was released Thursday [...]

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By Micheline Bowman
We have heard it all about Black Men…Not being good fathers, bad in relationships, not giving back to the community and the list goes on for those who care to believe the stereotypes they hear.  Thankfully there are two brothers that have made a pledge to dispel these myths and misconceptions that are [...]

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By Curtis B. 
“I appreciate hearing straight talk from T.I., NFL Player Deon Grant and Sean Garrett..like T.I. said, girls are special and should always carry themselves that way..don’t get caught up in all the hype..respect yourself” stated ICTBS Teen Kiana.(in photo)
Last week, single parent mothers and their daughters watched intensely as the dramatic scenes from [...]

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Need A Vacation? Want to Getaway?
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort in Jamaica should be your next vacation stop!
By Kirstin N. Fuller
For a limited time (book by July 17th), book a 7 night vacation and receive one night free and upto 50% off your vacation package! Travel must be taken between [...]

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Presented by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
July 8 – July 12
Tuesday, July 8
6:00 PM
Brave New Voices College Tour
Hosted by Sonia Sanchez with Chinaka Hodge, the DC Writers Corps Slam Team and TriFlava.
Kennedy Center Millennium Stage :: 2700 F Street, NW
Join HHTF at the Millennium Stage for the very best in youth poetry. [...]

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     Hey Myvoicedc readers, it’s Micheline Bowman one of the founders of  this site. This past weekend was full of fireworks as Coca-Cola and the Essence Festival teamed up to go “Green”.  I didn’t make it to the festival, but I have  heard great things about it.
One of my media colleagues, Gilda Squire out of New York [...]

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