Historically, the Black church has always been a source of inspiration, hope, and a lifeline for people in the community. Now a new study by the Washington Post and the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that African-American women are the most religious folks in the United States. A whopping nine out of 10 Black women turn […]
Today’s employment report has largely been seen as positive news, and for good reason. Two-hundred twenty-seven thousand new jobs were created in February, and the previous month’s employment figures were also revised upwards, making the gains even more impressive than previously thought. Despite this fact, headline unemployment rate number remained unchanged at 8.3 percent. How […]
As the health community geared up to recognize National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day today, startling new research revealed that the disease is five times more prevalent among African-American women than previously thought. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 32 African-American women will be diagnosed with HIV in […]
More than 70 percent of students involved in school-related arrests or cases referred to law enforcement were Hispanic or African-American, according to an Education Department report that raises questions about whether students of all races are disciplined evenhandedly in America’s schools. Black students are more than three times as likely as their white peers to […]
While many celebrities and media figures have used their power and wealth for their own good, there are those who have fought to make the world a better place. Here are several African Americans who made us proud in 2011. SEE ALSO: Young Voters to Steal Show In 2012? 1. Oprah Winfrey While her OWN […]
A new museum designed to showcase African American music is in the works in Nashville, Tenn. The National Museum of African American Music (NNAAM), the first project of its kind in the country, will feature exhibits, galleries and artifacts all designed to display African Americans’ impact on the nation’s music. “Telling the comprehensive story of […]
Today (September 12th), TheUrbanDaily (and its sister sites in the InteractiveOne family) presented questions to a panel of White House administration representatives. At the end of the hour-long event, President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance and outlined his plans to help African Americans seeking jobs. President Obama also spoke briefly about the importance of […]
Millions of Americans endured financial calamities in the recession. But for many in the black community, job loss has knocked them out of the middle class and back into poverty. And some experts warn of a historic reversal of hard-won economic gains that took black people decades to achieve.
4 Tips For Unconditional Love Written by Robin Downes on July 16, 2010 10:24 am Click for More Next Post View Photos Unconditional Love Unconditional love becomes possible when you practice cultivating these four states of mind: 1. Friendliness or loving kindness is the heartfelt wish for the well-being of oneself and others. 2. […]
I hope you enjoyed the Dr. Mercola interview. He provides so much hard-hitting and some say controversial information. The next individual I am featuring is equally controversial,Dr. Sebi. Dr. Sebi has claimed to cure Aids, Diabetes and Cancer. He is known as a Doctor to the stars in the African American Community, he has been […]
Thinking of a worthwhile bonding activity with your family? Sing with them. Health Benefits of Karaoke: And here is great news – karaoke singing releases endorphins! Those are the “happy hormones” that make us feel good! In addition, karaoke singing releases stress and tension, and helps exercise the lungs. Check out this clip of the […]
African-American couples more likely to share beliefs; faith affects couples’ happiness, study says Published: Friday, August 13, 2010, 4:00 AM The Washington Post True to the aphorism, couples who pray together stay together, study co-author Bradford Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, said. “African-American couples are more likely to […]