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	<title>BLACK ENTERPRISE &#187; Janell Hazelwood</title>
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		<title>Make Your Meeting a Success</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/12/11/make-your-meeting-a-success/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[business etiquette]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You’ve made contact and are hoping to acquire a new client, get more business from a current one, or finalize a deal that’s in the works. You’ve set a lunch date with the premise of gaining a rapport that will lead to a successful business relationship. Fonzworth Bentley, style expert and author of Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead (Random House; $24.95), tells us how the right touch of class, etiquette, and polish can turn a restaurant bill into more money in the bank.]]></description>
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		<title>Avoid Holiday Party Snafus</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/2009/12/09/avoid-holiday-party-snafus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christmas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fonzworth Bentley]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Style expert Fonzworth Bentley discusses how to avoid making this year's holiday party one you’d rather forget. ]]></description>
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		<title>Foreclosures of the Rich and Famous</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/wealth-for-life/2009/11/24/foreclosures-of-the-rich-and-famous/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/wealth-for-life/2009/11/24/foreclosures-of-the-rich-and-famous/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeownership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foreclosure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money management]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Since the highly publicized foreclosure woes of Evander Holyfield and Michael Jackson, more celebrities have joined the thousands of homeowners hit by financial strain of a weakened economy.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Short Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/wealth-for-life/2009/08/27/how-to-avoid-the-pitfalls-of-a-short-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/wealth-for-life/2009/08/27/how-to-avoid-the-pitfalls-of-a-short-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeownership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[short sale]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As many distressed homeowners await relief from the White House’s loan modification and refinancing program, a growing number of distressed homeowners are considering a short sale -- or a deal in which the homeowner sells a home for less than the value of the mortgage, with the blessing of his/her lender. Short sales can be good for both buyers and sellers, but there are a few things both parties should be aware of before taking the leap.]]></description>
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		<title>The Do’s and Don’ts of Public Relations</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/08/04/the-dos-and-donts-of-public-relations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/08/04/the-dos-and-donts-of-public-relations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:53:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women of Power Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aurora Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Debra Miller]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Karen Taylor Bass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[public relations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Public Relations Society of America]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s difficult economic climate, hiring the right representation for your business can be the difference between boosting clientele and sales or losing out on opportunities and revenue to the competition.]]></description>
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		<title>Saving the Green While Going Green</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/being-green/2009/07/23/saving-the-green-while-going-green/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/being-green/2009/07/23/saving-the-green-while-going-green/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BEing Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rebates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[saving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You’ve probably heard proponents pushing the case for everything green – from organic cosmetics to energy efficient home construction to new jobs. Even the Obama administration has jumped head-first into supporting green initiatives that it says will save the country billions of dollars, create less dependence on foreign oil, and generate opportunities in various industries. But how does this affect your bottom line? ]]></description>
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		<title>Customer Service: A Cut Above the Rest</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/06/17/customer-service-a-cut-above-the-rest/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/06/17/customer-service-a-cut-above-the-rest/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[barbershop]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[customer service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[salon]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many have heard about it or experienced it time and time again. You enter a hair salon or barbershop hoping to leave a more attractive you, but by the time you emerge, you’re aggravated and frustrated after spending hours waiting to get your ‘do done.]]></description>
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		<title>Fair Access to Mortgages Still Illusive for Minority Women</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/wealth-for-life/homeownership/2009/06/12/fair-access-to-mortgages-still-illusive-for-minority-women/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/wealth-for-life/homeownership/2009/06/12/fair-access-to-mortgages-still-illusive-for-minority-women/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:45:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homeownership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women of Power Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[African American and Hispanic women continue to receive disparate treatment in the mortgage lending process, according to a new report from the National Council of Negro Women.
The report, “Assessing the Double Burden: Examining Racial and Gender Disparities in Mortgage Lending,” indicates that in many cases, disparities by race widened as income levels increased -- one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Automakers See May Sales Slump</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/business/business-news/2009/06/03/automakers-see-may-sales-slump/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/business/business-news/2009/06/03/automakers-see-may-sales-slump/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chrysler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ford]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Motors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Honda]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The auto industry is experiencing the roughest financial period in its history, with the Big Three reporting less-than-favorable sales for May. As General Motors and Chrysler headed to bankruptcy court earlier this week, and with President Barack Obama’s plan to take a 60% stake in GM, the industry has seen major changes that many hope will revive its future.]]></description>
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		<title>Lead with LEED</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/being-green/entrepreneurs-being-green/2009/05/28/lead-with-leed/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/being-green/entrepreneurs-being-green/2009/05/28/lead-with-leed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 19:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs BEing Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green Building Rating System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LEED]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[U.S. Green Building Council]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As the Obama administration continues to push its support for the creation of green initiatives and jobs, the prospect of a fully green economy has become more and more realistic.]]></description>
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		<title>Next in Line, but Don’t Say Nepotism</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/b-e-100s-rename-test/2009/05/18/next-in-line-but-don%e2%80%99t-say-nepotism/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/b-e-100s-rename-test/2009/05/18/next-in-line-but-don%e2%80%99t-say-nepotism/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 16:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[B.E. 100s]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Donald Coleman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Global Hue]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kelli Coleman]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine being an integral part of an advertising company legacy that includes millions in billings and clients such as American Airlines, the Bermuda Dept. of Tourism, FedEx, and Wal-Mart – all before the age of 25. ]]></description>
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		<title>Aviation Veteran Talks Re-entering the Workforce</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/05/11/aviation-veteran-talks-reentering-the-workforce/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/05/11/aviation-veteran-talks-reentering-the-workforce/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 20:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workforce]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With company layoffs and cutbacks, workers across the nation are struggling to navigate a tough economic landscape. As 401k accounts tank, many older Americans, particularly, are considering their options, either delaying retirement or reentering the workforce. According to a recent Gallup poll, for the fist time this decade, 52% of non-retired Americans doubt they will have enough money to live comfortably when they retire, compared with 2002, when confidence was much higher. ]]></description>
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		<title>From Bad Boy to Young Music Executive</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/03/27/from-bad-boy-to-young-music-executive/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/entrepreneurs/2009/03/27/from-bad-boy-to-young-music-executive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aaron Arnold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ESPN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[music entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Music Is My Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sean "Diddy" Combs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Food Program]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Aaron Arnold, 30, founder and CEO of Music Is My Business, made that decision, leaving a high-paying job as a public relations executive to take an unpaid internship working under one of the hardest-working men in show business – Bad Boy Records founder and entertainment industry powerhouse Sean “Diddy” Combs.]]></description>
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		<title>From Pollution-Based to Inclusively Green</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/being-green/entrepreneurs-being-green/2009/03/19/from-pollution-based-to-inclusively-green/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/being-green/entrepreneurs-being-green/2009/03/19/from-pollution-based-to-inclusively-green/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs BEing Green]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[angel investors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDFI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Development Financial Institution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Green For All]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Melissa Bradley-Burns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sierra Club]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With the American Recovery and Investment Act allotting millions of dollars in support of green-collar training, weatherization, and more energy-efficient infrastructure, now is a ripe time for minority entrepreneurs to jump into an industry that can not only help communities, but be good for bottom lines.]]></description>
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		<title>People. Process. Results.</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/03/06/people-process-results/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/03/06/people-process-results/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Information Technology Senior Management Forum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sherrie Littlejohn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wells Fargo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Xavier University]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Wells Fargo's Sherrie Littlejohn talked with BlackEnterprise.com about a mantra that encourages teamwork, efficient processes, and results, and how encouraging technological study is vital in today’s changing economy.]]></description>
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		<title>Black Icons in Science</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/02/23/black-icons-in-science/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/02/23/black-icons-in-science/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biotechnology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Electric]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reginald Smith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stem cell research]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Reginald Smith, molecular biologist at General Electric, is the lead scientist on a cell technology program at the company that explores new techniques and technology to efficiently produce stem cells. He has several patents under his belt, with one pending that covers instrumentation to be used by the pharmaceutical and biotech industries for real-time quality control as well as faster production of protein-based drugs.]]></description>
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		<title>Get the CEO Look Without a CEO’s Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/style/2009/02/19/get-the-ceo-look-without-a-ceos-budget/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/style/2009/02/19/get-the-ceo-look-without-a-ceos-budget/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business attire]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Constance White]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eBay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fashion]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With many corporations, law offices, and other industries adhering to a business or business casual dress code, looking one’s best is key. But in today’s tough economy, where layoffs and salary cuts are becoming the norm, it can be hard to maintain a quality wardrobe of suits, ties, dress pants, and skirts while staying fashionably chic and confident in the business world.]]></description>
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		<title>New York Fashion Week: Wednesday&#8217;s Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/19/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-wednesdays-picks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/19/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-wednesdays-picks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[X Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009]]></description>
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		<title>New York Fashion Week: Tuesday&#8217;s Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/18/new-york-fashion-week-tuesdays-picks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/18/new-york-fashion-week-tuesdays-picks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[X Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009]]></description>
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		<title>New York Fashion Week: Monday&#8217;s Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/17/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-mondays-picks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/17/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-mondays-picks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[X Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009]]></description>
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		<title>New York Fashion Week: Sunday&#8217;s Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/16/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-sundays-picks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/16/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-sundays-picks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diane Von Furstenberg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DKNY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herve Leger by Max Azria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009]]></description>
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		<title>New York Fashion Week: Saturday&#8217;s Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/15/new-york-fashion-week-saturdays-picks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/15/new-york-fashion-week-saturdays-picks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adam]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lacoste]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009]]></description>
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		<title>New York Fashion Week: First Day&#8217;s Picks</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/14/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-first-days-picks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/14/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-new-york-first-days-picks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nicole Miller]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The African Collective]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2009]]></description>
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		<title>Fashion Week Kicks Off With A Worthy Cause</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/13/fashion-week-kicks-off-with-a-worthy-cause/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/blogs/2009/02/13/fashion-week-kicks-off-with-a-worthy-cause/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicked off today in New York to wonderful weather and a show that brought awareness to a health issue important to all women: heart disease. (It's the No. 1 killer of women, according to the American Heart Association, and the leading cause of death for Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)]]></description>
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		<title>Top Blacks in Fashion</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/2009/02/12/top-blacks-in-fashion/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/2009/02/12/top-blacks-in-fashion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:17:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fashion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tracy Reese]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For Fashion Week, Tracy Reese will present a collection described as “eclectic,” inspired by the works of Vuillard, Van Gogh, and Modigliani. BlackEnterprise.com got a chance to catch a break with her in the hustle and bustle of preparation to talk about how business acumen and pursuing your passion should go hand-in-hand.]]></description>
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		<title>Leadership Excellence</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/02/10/examples-of-leadership-excellence/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/careers/2009/02/10/examples-of-leadership-excellence/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American International Group Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diversity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[law]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Starr International Co. Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theodore V. Wells]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With the nation ushering in a new era with President Barack Obama, many are citing a heightened expectation of excellence for all Americans, and there are scores of African Americans who have upheld standards of triumph and success in their own professional arenas.]]></description>
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		<title>Blacks in the Arts: Doing the Work</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/2009/02/04/blacks-in-the-arts-doing-the-work/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/2009/02/04/blacks-in-the-arts-doing-the-work/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts & Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bill Clinton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[George H.W. Bush]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maya Angelou]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phoebe Beasley]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Artist Phoebe Beasley, who has been a noteworthy presence in the art community for several decades, was once a senior advertising account executive at a Los Angeles radio station. Using creativity and sales savvy from her media days, Beasley has parlayed her passion for art into works that are admired (and bought) by some of the who’s who of African American culture—from close friend Maya Angelou to Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, and Tavis Smiley.]]></description>
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		<title>GM Designer Talks Economy, Creative Interiors</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/diversity/corporate-diversity-diversity/2009/01/21/gm-designer-talks-economy-creative-interiors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/diversity/corporate-diversity-diversity/2009/01/21/gm-designer-talks-economy-creative-interiors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Corporate Diversity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crystal Windham]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[General Motors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Reports indicate that auto executives expect the industry to be hit by a wave of consolidation and even bankruptcy amid an extreme drop in global sales and financial problems at The Big Three auto companies. One auto designer continues to focus on the positives, keeping the gears rolling in her post as General Motor’s director of North American passenger car design. Crystal Windham, the first black female to hold the position, talked with BlackEnterprise.com about her new role, promoting creativity and innovation.]]></description>
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		<title>President, Wife Kick off Night of Balls With &#8216;Neighbors&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/20/president-wife-kick-off-night-of-balls-with-neighbors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/20/president-wife-kick-off-night-of-balls-with-neighbors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:28:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White House Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Commander-in-Chief's Ball]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inauguration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michelle Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neighborhood Ball]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ The night of inaugural balls began with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama making their first stop at the Neighborhood Ball, an event with a focus on inclusion for all Americans, particularly residents of Obama’s new home Washington D.C.
In the months leading up to the Inauguration Day, along with waiting for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obama and Lincoln: From Food Themes to the Bible</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/20/obama-and-lincoln-from-food-themes-to-the-bible/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/20/obama-and-lincoln-from-food-themes-to-the-bible/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:57:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White House Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lincoln Bicentennial]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The historic inauguration of President Barack Obama comes at another prime historic ocassion, the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, who, like Obama, was an Illinois lawmaker before he rose to the highest political post in the U.S. Many have made references to other similarities between the newly elected President and the man who was once called the Great Emancipator, with both having set major precendents for African Americans. In line with that legacy, Obama will be including quite a few elements of Lincoln's own inauguration with his.]]></description>
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		<title>Record-Setting Crowd on Cold, Cloudy Day</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/20/record-setting-crowd-on-cold-cloudy-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/20/record-setting-crowd-on-cold-cloudy-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White House Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inauguration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weather]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Security measures and crowd capacity are expected  to be unprecented as President-elect Barack Obama makes history of his own when he officially becomes the first African American commander-in-chief of the United States.]]></description>
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		<title>Before You Head to the Inaugural Festivities &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/16/before-you-head-to-the-inaugural-festivities/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/16/before-you-head-to-the-inaugural-festivities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White House Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inauguration]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With only 3 days to go until the word "elect" becomes obsolete for President-elect Barack Obama, there are several things to considering before heading out to the ceremony and other festivities. Here are a few things you should knew as you venture out to become part of history:]]></description>
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		<title>Burris Sworn In as U.S. Senator</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2009/01/15/burris-sworn-in-as-us-senator/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2009/01/15/burris-sworn-in-as-us-senator/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:03:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics Blogs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Roland Burris has officially become Illinois's state senator, making him the only Black member of the Senate. He was sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney Thursday at a Capitol Hill ceremony. His new colleagues in the Senate chamber applauded after his swearing in, according to reports.]]></description>
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		<title>Step Out In Style Inaugural Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/13/step-out-in-style-inaugural-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/13/step-out-in-style-inaugural-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White House Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inauguration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jonas Perkins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[paraphrenalia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As Inauguration Day draws near, many have been inspired by President-elect Barack Obama's ascent to the White House. Since his days on the campaign trail, enthusiastic supporters have come up with their own items to show their love for Obama, from T-shirts for their babies and pets to lapel pins and neckties.]]></description>
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		<title>Inauguration Updates: Map, Ticket Info, Wyclef Jean, and More</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/12/inauguration-updates-map-ticket-info-wyclef-jean-and-more/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/12/inauguration-updates-map-ticket-info-wyclef-jean-and-more/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White House Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inauguration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) released information about the ticket and access plan for the big day. The official map of the Capitol grounds details ticket sections and the most convenient Metro entry points for those headed to their sections.]]></description>
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		<title>Morehouse Doctor Talks Health Disparities, Prevention</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2009/01/09/morehouse-doctor-talks-health-disparities-prevention/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2009/01/09/morehouse-doctor-talks-health-disparities-prevention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Yolanda Wimberly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthcare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HIV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morehouse School of Medicine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many have joined the fight to prevent, treat, and study the spread of diseases affecting black communities, one of those being Dr. Yolanda Wimberly, a nationally recognized adolescent health specialist and pediatrician who was the first Morehouse School of Medicine physician to receive the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Humanism Award last October. BlackEnterprise.com talked with Dr. Wimberly about the importance of community awareness, health education, and disease prevention.]]></description>
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		<title>Everyday Americans Getting Chance of a Lifetime</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/07/everyday-americans-getting-chance-of-a-lifetime/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/07/everyday-americans-getting-chance-of-a-lifetime/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White House Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inauguration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tickets]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When President-elect Obama and Vice President-elect Biden take historic train ride from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. on January 17th, they will be riding in the company of everyday citizens who have been invited to make the journey based on their stories of challenges and triumphs, according to reports.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama to Host Youth Ball, Regional Balls Inaugural Night</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/07/obama-to-host-youth-ball-regional-balls-inaugural-night/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/07/obama-to-host-youth-ball-regional-balls-inaugural-night/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to reports, Barack Obama will host the Youth Inaugural Ball, along with five regional inaugural balls and a ball for his homes states, Hawaii and Illinois. Vice President-elect Joe Biden will host a ball for his home states, Delaware and Pennsylvania, as well.]]></description>
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		<title>Stand-Ins to Participate in Inauguration Rehearsals</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/06/stand-ins-to-participate-in-inauguration-rehearsals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/06/stand-ins-to-participate-in-inauguration-rehearsals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As with any momentous event, such as a wedding, graduation, or play, diligent preparation is key. As the anticipation mounts, the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama is no different. Each step in the day's celebrations and ceremonies must be planned to the letter, ensuring a celebration that is memorable and includes as few kinks, if any, as possible.]]></description>
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		<title>Waited Until the Last Minute? Can’t be There? There&#8217;s Hope</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/06/waited-until-the-last-minute-can%e2%80%99t-be-there-theres-hope/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2009/01/06/waited-until-the-last-minute-can%e2%80%99t-be-there-theres-hope/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Inauguration Day draws near, many are finalizing their plans to become part of the big day. Here are a few updates for those who won’t be able to attend or who have just begun to make arrangements:]]></description>
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		<title>Get Your Life in Order for &#8216;09</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/2009/01/05/get-your-life-in-order-for-09/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/lifestyle/2009/01/05/get-your-life-in-order-for-09/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year saw economic disaster, record joblessness, and a discouraging outlook for 2009. Though the outlook seems bleak, there are ways to manage the challenges ahead. BlackEnterprise.com talked with Peggy Duncan, noted productivity expert and author, on how to better organize your life, both at work and at home.]]></description>
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		<title>Obama&#8217;s Train Ride, HBCUs Join Celebrations, and More</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2008/12/16/obamas-train-ride-hbcus-join-celebrations-and-more/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2008/12/16/obamas-train-ride-hbcus-join-celebrations-and-more/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[President-elect Barack Obama will be traveling to the inauguration celebrations in Washington, D.C. by train Jan. 17, according to reports, kicking off a weekend of balls, a parade, and the ceremony that makes it all official.]]></description>
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		<title>Inauguration: Invites, Liquor Sales, and a Celebrity-Filled Ball</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2008/12/12/more-inauguration-tidbits-invites-liquor-sales-and-a-celebrity-filled-gala/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/white-house/white-house-blogs/2008/12/12/more-inauguration-tidbits-invites-liquor-sales-and-a-celebrity-filled-gala/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tuskegee Airman are slated to be among the 30,000 people fortunate enough to occupy seats at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony. Roughly 330 pilots and members of the Tuskegee Airmen ground crew have been extended a special invite to attend the Jan. 20 ceremony, according to reports.]]></description>
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		<title>Black Churches to Celebrate Inauguration With Ball</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/11/black-churches-to-celebrate-inauguration-with-ball/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/11/black-churches-to-celebrate-inauguration-with-ball/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To commemorate the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama, black church leaders will have its gala celebration, the African American Church  Inaugural Ball, Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The ball, themed "We Have Come This Far By Faith, is slated to be star-studded, with major world leaders in entertainment, religion, business, and the arts in attendance.]]></description>
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		<title>Events Schedule, Official Inauguration Theme Released</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/10/events-schedule-official-inauguration-theme-released/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/10/events-schedule-official-inauguration-theme-released/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration will span over four days, and will not only include the traditional balls, but also service events to honor Martin Luther King's legacy, the Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today. ]]></description>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Earl Stafford and The People&#8217;s Inaugural Project</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/09/qa-earl-stafford-and-the-peoples-inaugural-project/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/09/qa-earl-stafford-and-the-peoples-inaugural-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:25:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BlackEnterprise.com talked with Stafford about why he chose to begin the project, through his family's Stafford Foundation, how this occasion calls for a focus on "the people," and how you can become a participant, volunteer, or contributor.]]></description>
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		<title>B.E. 100 CEO to Offer Inauguration Dream for Poor</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/05/be-100s-ceo-to-offer-inauguration-dream-for-poor/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/12/05/be-100s-ceo-to-offer-inauguration-dream-for-poor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earl Stafford, CEO of Universal Systems &#038; Technology (UNITECH), spearheaded a $1 million project to set up a presidential inauguration ball package to be offered to disadvantaged people, wounded soldiers, and others for the historic Jan. 20 event, according to reports. He’s calling it the People’s Inaugural Project, which will be facilitated in the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington D.C.]]></description>
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		<title>For Those of You Who Will Be There &#8230; Ticket or No Ticket</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/18/for-those-of-you-who-will-be-there-ticket-or-no-ticket/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/18/for-those-of-you-who-will-be-there-ticket-or-no-ticket/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're coming up for the day from surrounding areas, already have dibs on your favorite D.C. relative's couch, or were savvy enough to have booked your hotel months ago (like many who believed President-elect Barack Obama would win since the day he was officially named the Democratic presidential candidate), here is a (very) condensed guide (to be updated as more information develops) to local attractions to check out during your stay.]]></description>
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		<title>Inauguration Housing: Getting that Extra Buck</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/18/inauguration-housing-getting-that-extra-buck/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/18/inauguration-housing-getting-that-extra-buck/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:50:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One company seems to have found a way for Washington D.C. residents to bring in a little extra cash, and reportedly, professionals in the area who have homes are willing to leave during the inaugural celebrations to lend their spaces to total strangers. Offers flood Craiglist's ad pages offering rooms and residences, but this company takes it to another level: Inaugural Homes  offers a database of sorts for those looking for housing during the inauguration and those looking to provide housing. ]]></description>
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		<title>Lotteries, Luck, and the Inauguration</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/17/lotteries-luck-and-the-inauguration/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/17/lotteries-luck-and-the-inauguration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As has been reported by numerous blogs, newspapers, and TV stations, the hottest ticket, seemingly, on the planet is one to an event where Obama is the star and Washington, D.C.'s Capitol building is his stage. Requests for the 240,000 free tickets, which have yet to be released or distributed, have reached their max for many Congress members and House representatives, who say that their offices have been flooded with calls and e-mails vying for the coveted front-seat to history being made.]]></description>
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		<title>The Hustle and Bustle of Inauguration Prep</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/14/the-hustle-and-bustle-of-inauguration-prep/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/14/the-hustle-and-bustle-of-inauguration-prep/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to reports, President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration is expected to draw more than 1 million people to Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, and some lawmakers nationwide have ceased taking ticket requests.]]></description>
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		<title>Trading Cards Honor Obama</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/13/obama-gets-his-own-trading-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/13/obama-gets-his-own-trading-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From buttons, T-shirts, and hats to Halloween masks and dolls ... And now trading cards. Today, the Topps Company Inc. announced the release of an exclusive series of collectible trading cards that will pay tribute to President-Elect Barack Obama and his historic achievements.]]></description>
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		<title>Cheney to Meet with Biden, Discuss Foreign Policy</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/12/cheney-to-meet-with-biden-discuss-foreign-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/12/cheney-to-meet-with-biden-discuss-foreign-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vice President Dick Cheney, will meet with Vice President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday at the Naval Observatory in preparation to hand off the post as the nation's second-in-command, according to reports.]]></description>
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		<title>Where There are Tickets, There&#8217;s Scalping</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/11/when-theres-tickets-theres-scalping/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/11/when-theres-tickets-theres-scalping/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to the Associated Press, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-CA, who is overseeing Barack Obama's swearing-in ceremony, said yesterday that she is writing to Internet sites such as eBay, asking them not to sell scalped inauguration tickets. She also said she's coming up with a bill that would make selling tickets to the event a federal crime.]]></description>
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		<title>Inauguration Update</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/10/more-inauguration-information/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/10/more-inauguration-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:49:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the time for Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2009 draws near, more ticket and event details are being released. Here are a few updates:]]></description>
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		<title>New Jersey Governor Names First Black Chief of Staff</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-news/2008/11/07/new-jersey-governor-names-first-black-chief-of-staff/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-news/2008/11/07/new-jersey-governor-names-first-black-chief-of-staff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jon S. Corzine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lisa Jackson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine announced Lisa Jackson as his chief of staff, making her the first African American to hold the position in the state. Jackson, formerly the commissioner of the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), will assume her new responsibilities Dec. 1.]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Inauguration Planning Time!</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/07/its-inauguration-planning-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/07/its-inauguration-planning-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inauguration]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many have already begun planning their trips to Washington D.C. for inaugural festivities to begin Jan. 20, 2009. Talk of bus trips and vacation days being taken just to witness the swearing in of our first black president has filled barbershops, offices, and homes. Even Oprah reportedly had her dress ready for the inaugural ball well before final Election Day votes were tallied. For those looking forward to being a witness to it all, there are a few things you need to know before planning your trip:]]></description>
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		<title>Obama Launches Transition Website</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/06/obama-launches-transition-website/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/06/obama-launches-transition-website/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joe Biden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[President-elect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vice president-elect]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[President-elect Barack Obama has launched his Website, Change.gov, for his transition to the White house. The Website went live today, and it invites users to offer their ideas for America's future.]]></description>
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		<title>Spreading the News, From This Nation and Beyond</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/06/spreading-the-news-from-this-nation-and-beyond/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/06/spreading-the-news-from-this-nation-and-beyond/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[presidential campaign]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ As the late-night electoral vote counts came in for swing states around the country Tuesday, many news outlets, from CNN to the BBC, had already proclaimed victory for Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States and the first black man to hold the office in the nation's history.
Wednesday and today, newspapers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>McCain Concedes, Offers Congratulations to Obama</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-news/2008/11/05/mccain-concedes-offers-congrats-to-obama/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-news/2008/11/05/mccain-concedes-offers-congrats-to-obama/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John McCain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[presidential campaign]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After a highly contentious presidential campaign, Sen. John McCain held a rally in Phoenix, Ariz., where he conceded to Sen. Barack Obama.]]></description>
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		<title>Update, Poll Closings: 8 p.m.</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/04/poll-closings-8-pm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/04/poll-closings-8-pm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[presidential campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[voting polls]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The second round of poll closings occurred at 8 p.m., rolling through a night filled with anticipation as numbers in swing states remain tight. States that closed their polls include New Hampshire, Tennessee, Maine, and Massachusetts. Collectively, there are 31 electoral votes up for grabs. ]]></description>
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		<title>What a Prediction: From 1976&#8217;s Pettigrew to 2008&#8217;s Obama</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/04/what-a-prediction-from-1976s-pettigrew-to-2008s-obama/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/11/04/what-a-prediction-from-1976s-pettigrew-to-2008s-obama/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Berry Reece]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[presidential campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tim Pettigrew]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Apparently, Berry Reece, author of Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact series, envisioned a 1976 election in which Gov. Tim Pettigrew of New York, stood in the make-belief presidential candidate shoes that have become reality for Obama today.  Reece's Pettigrew character was the first black presidential nominee for the Democratic Party in a comic book written in 1964 and distributed to Catholic school students around the country.]]></description>
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		<title>Voter Suppression: Another Low-Brow Tactic</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/10/31/voter-suppression-another-low-brow-tactic/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/10/31/voter-suppression-another-low-brow-tactic/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hampton Roads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[presidential campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[voter suppression]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[voting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A fake State Board of Elections flier directing Republicans to vote on Nov. 4 and Democrats to vote on Nov. 5 is being circulated in several Hampton Roads localities in Virginia, according to reports.]]></description>
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		<title>Surge of New Registrations in Georgia Gives Black Voters Power</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/10/30/surge-of-new-registrations-in-georgia-gives-black-voters-power/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/10/30/surge-of-new-registrations-in-georgia-gives-black-voters-power/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John McCain]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[  

New registrations of black voters ran more than 25% higher this year than four years ago, and registration is especially high among black women, according to reports. With the Georgia Secretary of State's Office reporting that nearly 1.4 million residents of Georgia have voted, and more than a third of them being black, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obama Infomerical: Too Much or Just Right?</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/10/29/obama-infomerical-too-much-or-just-right/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/10/29/obama-infomerical-too-much-or-just-right/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renita Burns</dc:creator>
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Before the curtains close and lights dim on the 2008 Presidential election, Sen. Barack Obama made a grand appeal to the nation with a 30-minute infomercial tonight. Though it spoke to blue-collar and middle class workers across the nation, one question remains: Will it sway the necessary voters?

Too Much: Renita Burns,  Editorial Assistant, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Real Estate Mogul Celebrates Book Launch</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/b-e-100s-rename-test/be100s-news/2008/10/25/real-estate-mogul-launches-book/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/b-e-100s-rename-test/be100s-news/2008/10/25/real-estate-mogul-launches-book/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:58:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marcia Wade Talbert</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[B.E. 100s News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R. Donahue Peebles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hotel tycoon, R. Donahue Peebles, celebrated the launch of his book, The Peebles Path to Real Estate and Wealth: How to Make Money in Any Market, yesterday at an event in New York hosted by hip-hop icon Russell Simmons and William C. Thompson Jr., New York City comptroller. ]]></description>
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		<title>McCain, Obama Traveling to Mississippi</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/09/26/mccain-obama-traveling-to-mississippi/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/09/26/mccain-obama-traveling-to-mississippi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Barack Obama]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[



Sen. John McCain announced he will participate in tonight's presidential candidate debate, going head-to-head with Sen. Barack Obama at the University of Mississippi.

This morning, the senator stood his ground on plans not to attend the debate, his decision hinging upon the outcome of negotiations for the government bailout of Wall Street as the nation faces [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fate of Debate Still Uncertain</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/09/26/fate-of-debate-still-uncertain/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/09/26/fate-of-debate-still-uncertain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sen. John McCain, Republican presidential candidate, maintains that he will not participate in the Mississippi debates, scheduled for tonight, until a deal on a Wall Street plan was hashed out in Washington.

"I believe that it's very possible that we can get an agreement in time for me to fly to Mississippi," McCain said late Thursday. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obama: Debate Should Commence</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-blogs/2008/09/24/mccain-suspending-campaign-to-focus-on-financial-crisis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama says he plans to continue campaigning and that Friday's Mississippi debate should go on, despite Sen. John McCain's announcement that he will suspend his campaign to focus on the nation’s financial crisis.

"It's my belief that this is exactly the time when the American people need to hear from the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>HBCU to Get $18 Million Research Center Grant</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/business/business-news/2008/09/11/hbcu-to-get-18-million-research-center-grant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/business/business-news/2008/09/11/hbcu-to-get-18-million-research-center-grant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[North Carolina A&#038;T State University will receive $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in a project to develop a research center on its campus. The university is the first historically black institution in the country to lead the multimillion-dollar endeavor.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Mayor to Resign, Do Jail Time</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-news/2008/09/04/detroit-mayor-to-resign-do-jail-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/politics-news/2008/09/04/detroit-mayor-to-resign-do-jail-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Detroit]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of obstruction of justice by committing perjury and has agreed to serve four months in jail.]]></description>
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		<title>Judge Orders Detroit Mayor to Jail</title>
		<link>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/2008/08/07/judge-orders-detroit-mayor-to-jail/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blackenterprise.com/politics/2008/08/07/judge-orders-detroit-mayor-to-jail/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Janell Hazelwood</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kwame Kilpatrick]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Detroit judge ordered Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to jail today for violating the terms of his bond in his perjury case after making a business trip and not informing the court.]]></description>
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