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Preview Our World: Rev. Jesse Jackson Talks Politics and the Continued Fight for Civil Rights

Marc Lamont Hill interviews Rev. Jackson on politics, the ongoing struggle for human rights, and…

By Andrew Wadium

Posted: August 24, 2012 Tags: , , , , ,
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Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘No Timetable on Jackson Jr. Recovery’

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr recently checked into the Mayo Clinic for depression.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr recently checked into the Mayo Clinic for depression.

By Claudio E. Cabrera

Posted: July 30, 2012 Tags: ,
Over the years, in business, politics, entertainment and more, there have been sex scandals---those that come and go and those that take down the person or entity they're filed against. Whether true are not, all are painful to watch, and, one would imagine, painful to endure---especially for the women who choose to "stand by their man" through it all. In light of the recent sex scandals that have rocked the worlds of politicians like Herman Cain (pictured, left, with supporters along the campaign trail) and pastors like Bishop Eddie Long, we rounded up a few of the wives who made the decision through uncomfortable press conferences, embarrassing court cases and shocking announcements to stay and be...The Good Wife.---Elayne Fluker

The Good Wife: 9 Women Who Stood By Their Husbands During Scandals

From politicians to pastors, sex scandals and others have shattered the worlds of many, including the women who stand by their man

Throughout the sex scandal, Herman Cain’s wife Gloria Cain stood by her husband. Here, 8…

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: December 5, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
VICTORIA ROWELL: Known for her role as Drucilla Winters on the Emmy award-winning The Young & Restless, Rowell had a childhood filled with many challenges, ultimately leading to her, along with her siblings, being surrendered to Child Services. Rowell was only 16 days old. She grew up in the foster care system, raised for 18 years by a varied network of women who she details in her memoir, The Women Who Raised Me (William Morrow; $26). A staunch advocate of support services, awareness, and rights of foster and adopted children, Rowell is founder of Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan (RFCPP), a program that enriches foster children through art and athletics.

10 Successful Adoptees & Foster Kids Besides Steve Jobs

These notables overcame childhood challenges to blaze trails in their industries

Among Steve Jobs’ many challenges in life was dealing with being abandoned as a child…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: November 1, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Arnold Schwarzenegger & 5 Men Whose Finances Were Impacted by a Sex Scandal

Infidelity could really cost you

From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Tiger Woods, sex scandal can not only destroy a career but…

By Larry Gilchrist

Posted: May 20, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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WATCH: Rev. Jesse Jackson Speaks about Wall Street Project

Black Enterprise Senior VP Alfred Edmond speaks with Jesse Jackson about the economy, Wall Street, and where Black folks fit in

Black Enterprise Senior VP Alfred Edmond speaks with Jesse Jackson about the economy, Wall Street,…

By Elayne Fluker

Posted: January 17, 2011 Tags: , , , ,

Jesse Jackson Takes Aim at Banks

On first day of summit, Wall Street bankers put on blast

Jesse Jackson Sr. called for a second stimulus act to help Main Street and outlined…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: January 14, 2010 Tags: , ,