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The stimulus package has become law, and there will be new money to boost the nation’s short-term economic performance. However, saving the windfall will only continue the recession. The question is, ‘where should I spend this money?’ Here are my suggestions: Worst Buys 10. Handbag, wallet, or other textile accessories 9. Shoes 8. Fast food…

January 20, 2009 marks a new beginning for the United States. The year itself will become an historical marker for the nation much like 1607, 1776, 1865, and 1945. The English settlement at Jamestown in 1607 marked the possibility of new contacts among a variety of human beings and the onset of multiple crises that…

If you haven’t called already, leave your message celebrating the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by calling 1 – 888- 887 – 3127. You will need to enter the Channel Number (25481) and a Password (1234) to record your message. Spread the word! THEN… Ursinus College presents “The Substance of…

This Friday, November 14, Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey is hosting a major conference on race and its importance in the twenty-first century. I will present my paper “Without Progressive Consensus: Black and Gay Relations in Asbury Park, New Jersey, 1970-2000” that afternoon at 1pm. Panel location and directions to campus are…

Congratulations to all American voters for fulfilling the promise of political independence that stretches back centuries on this continent. The 2008 election campaign transformed the will of a global society to take responsibility for the ideas and actions of its leaders and conglomerates. It also reaffirmed the goodwill of most human beings towards a nation…

Hi, everyone, Here are a few basic assumptions about our financial pursuits of happiness. Your questions and comments are welcome. … INCOME (2008 estimates; household, annual) —– under $60k … poor $61k-$125k … working class $126k-$320k … middle class $321 and over … wealthy NET WORTH [Assets minus liabilities] (2008 estimates; individual) —– under $12k…

So much of our lives under the age of 25 receives structure from parents and government that the opportunity to ‘become adults’ and live with fewer limitations on our choices feels like freedom. However, the absence of authority can also frustrate the achievement of career goals. In the Africana Studies program at Ursinus College, I…

Here’s a glimpse at what’s possible if you apply yourself in college. — http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-11-29/news/priscilla-slade-and-the-tsu-three/ A Prototypical, Modern-Day, Stable Sinister System-Texas Southern University In August 2006, flamboyant Texas Southern University president Priscilla Slade, along with three board members, was indicted for “misapplication of fiduciary responsibility” in relation to millions of dollars of misspent, misused, and disappearing…

YOUR PRESENCE WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! September 28th Public Forum After 18 months of work involving discussions with hundreds of suburban leaders, the First Suburbs Project will unveil an agenda for regional change: specific policies affecting infrastructure, education funding, and housing that will ensure the older developed suburbs – and the Southeastern Pennsylvania region as…

Behind the scenes at THE SPEECH … by Reginald Hudlin, BET President The DNC was one of the most intense events I ever attended. Like Comicon, E3 and Freaknik squared. You see folks from every part of your life. I’m talking Jeff Johnson, who his hosting our news coverage, then I see Vada Manager, a…