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[INTERVIEW] Olympian Angelo Taylor: This is Not His First Rodeo

“In running it is man against himself, the cruelest of opponents. The other runners are not the real enemies. His adversary lies within him, in his ability with brain and…

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America’s Welfare System: The Gift & The Curse

The government run entitlement programs have come under fire in these last few years, with America’s Welfare system being one of the more hot topics. Who is on welfare? And…

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The Cowards In Blue – from Rodney King To Present Day

On June 17th, 2012, Rodney Glen King was found dead at the bottom of his pool. Detectives say this was an accidental drowning due to excessive alcohol and marijuana use…

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Op-Ed

Tracey D. Syphax – 5 Tips on Successful Reentry

Tracey D. Syphax, who is also known as the 2011 Princeton Chamber of Commerce ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’, the first African American to receive the honor, was once incarcerated. In…

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Good Music at BET Music Matters Showcase

As each generation of youth grows older and musical artists become younger & bolder, people always ask the same basic question, “What ever happened to all the good music??!!!!” No,…

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Of Blades & Men – The Oscar Pistorius Controversy

Back when I was a collegiate sprinter, specializing in the 200 and 400 meter dashes—I will save you a Google trip; I peaked at 22.15 in the 200, running unattached…

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Urban Therapy – Balancing personal style in your summer wardrobe

Urban Therapy: Taking Life’s Questions and Giving Real Answers from the Heart, today’s topic: Balancing personal style and partner’s concern in summer wardrobe Question: Now that it’s summertime, it’s naturally…

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Network Journal’s Annual “40 Under Forty” Achievers Awards Dinner: Dedicated to Breaking Odds

When asked how it feels being an honoree for the Network Journal’s 15th Annual “40 under Forty” awards ceremony, State Farm representative Michelle D. Hare (pictured above right, with Janna…

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Nelly and Kool Shen – Lookin’ for that WSOP Bling

“It’s time to get paid” is the motto for many poker players that enter the World Series of Poker Main Event. Since the poker boom in 2003, poker players from…

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Prague Czech Republic – A Traveler’s Guide

Mention the city of Prague, and if they’re well travelled, most people think of communism, Eastern Europe and maybe the picture of the collection of parliament buildings known as “Prague…

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