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Why Michelle Obama’s Africa Trip Matters
The Root columnist says First Lady is inspiring model for young women emerging from apartheid
The Root columnist explores the impact of First Lady Michelle Obama’s visit to post-apartheid Africa,…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Clock Ticking on Debt Limit; Small Business Lending Fund Progressing Slowly
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill struggle as the Treasury Department's Aug. 2 deadline nears, meanwhile the SBLF fails to meet anticipated production pace
Although President Barack Obama made it a priority to enter negotiations on the nation’s debt…
By Joyce Jones
In the News: Obama to Announce Troop Pullout; Shaq Talks Future in Business; Study Shows Men Network Better
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See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web
By Janel Martinez
Entrepreneurs: Time to Venture Abroad
Trade Representative Ron Kirk discusses new opportunities for your business overseas
It’s no secret that as a nation, the U.S. buys more than it sells. Earlier…
By Alan Hughes
Power Moves: How Obama Can Put America Back To Work
Seeking re-election, the president needs bold solutions to correct the economy now
President Obama must put America back to work. With last week’s dismal jobs report and…
By Derek T. Dingle
In the News: President Obama Supports Establishment of Palestinian State; LinkedIn Shares & Smartphone Sales Increase
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President Obama supports a democratic Middle East (Image: File)
President Obama Supports Establishment of…
By Janel Martinez
In the News: WATCH Common Perform at the White House; 7.5 Million Facebook Users Are Under 13; Microsoft Acquires Skype for $ 8.5 Billion
Headlines around the web
Hip-hop star Common performed at the White House Poetry night Wednesday (Image: File)…
By Janel Martinez
Power Moves: Why We Must Fight For Media Diversity
From the Washington to Hollywood, African Americans must make our voices heard and get our stories told
From broadcast news to animated television shows, the media industry gets an F when it…
By Derek T. Dingle
In the News: President Obama Talks Candidly on ‘60 Minutes’; OWN CEO Christina Norman Dismissed; Ad Age Ranks GlobalHue No. 1 African American Agency
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President Barack Obama talks Osama takedown on '60 Minutes' (Image: File)
President Obama Talks…
By Janel Martinez
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: President Obama Pays Homage to 9/11 Victims
Images from the memorial service with Pres. Obama, first responders and families of those lost on 9/11
See images from today’s memorial service with President Obama, first responders and the families of…
