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Temporary Dislocated in Chicago – Relocating for Love

Temporary Dislocated in Chicago – Relocating for Love By Drea Camille On March 31, 2010, I decided to follow my unorthodox mind instead of my spirit within, my intuition, to…

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Op-Ed

Class Warfare: The Truth About the New Jim Crow

The class war on the poor and the middle class has taken a turn into darkness. What was once thought of as a product of bad choices or a symptom…

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Politics

The Crucifixion of Charlie Rangel

“The Crucifixion of Charlie Rangel” Written by Rickey Mindlin ————————— This past Valentine’s day, while most of you were shamefully hustling for last minute gift buys, Congressman Charles Rangel…

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“On the Beat” with Ms. Boogie – dissatisfaction in a relationship

“On the Beat” with Ms. Boogie: The only advice column that spins both sides of the truth. Q: I’m a black man who loves dating white women because I feel…

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Op-Ed

American Values – Where They Really Stand (Toni vs. Snooki)

Toni Morrison is one of the most empowering women in literature of the 21st century. Her novels Beloved, The Bluest Eye, Love, Jazz, and Paradise make the audience face such…

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“On the Beat” with Ms. Boogie – abusive relationship and jealousy

The only advice column that spins both sides of the truth. Q: My best friend is being physically abused by her boyfriend. What can I do to help her? She…

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Op-Ed

Verbal Abuse – Isn’t It Ironic?

“Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” What an ironic declaration! These words are often spoken–perhaps to protect the fragile human ego–with intentions to…

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Peeling Away The Layers to Love For The Best Possible Relationship

The first stage is the ‘in love’ process which is a wonderful ‘honeymoon’ period to the relationship. Senses are heightened and we feel alive. Watch “The Mirror Has Two Faces”…

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Op-Ed

Series 2: For My Sistahs: Breaking Free From Negativity

Hello to all my beautiful sistahs. I’m back with some profound and positive knowledge. In Series 1, I spoke about how the brothas are complaining about the attitudes and inappropriate…

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Travel

Introducing You To San Diego, California

Beaches and sun might be the first two things to come to mind when one thinks of San Diego, but a trip to the West Coast’s southernmost city—full of culture,…

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