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“Pregnant” boys with bloated bellies and sullen faces are popping up in alarming ads across Chicago buses and trains, part of a city campaign to reduce teenage pregnancy. The images, with the tagline, “Unexpected? Most teen pregnancies are,” aim to shock, said Brian Richardson, a spokesman for the Chicago Department of Health. “The point was […]

A recent analysis from U.S. News and World Report reveals that 7 of the 10 lowest paying jobs in America are in the food industry, citing 2012 data from the Department of Labor. They include, before taxes, combined food preparation and serving workers ($18,720 a year); fast food cooks ($18,780); dishwashers ($18,930); counter attendants at cafeterias, food […]

Oprah Winfrey is giving $12 million to a museum being built on Washington’s National Mall that will document African-American life. The National Museum of African American History and Culture announced the gift Tuesday and said the museum’s 350-seat theater will be named after Winfrey. Winfrey previously gave the museum $1 million, and the museum says her […]

What does fatherhood mean to you? The Social Series created this documentary entitled “Fatherhood Is” in celebration of Father’s Day coming this weekend.

Your iPhone and iPad might never look the same come this fall. No, we don’t know what the next versions of the iPad and iPhone hardware will look like, but we might not need to. Apple Monday revealed the next version of its mobile software iOS 7, and it’s the makeover of makeovers. Think a “Pretty Woman”-size makeover. […]

The Historically Black Colleges and/or Universities have been a valuable source of education for African American young people as well as many others. But it appears that the mecca of the HBCU’s is facing a devastating financial downfall that’s sending ripples through the academic community. Howard University has long been called the “mecca” of the HBCU’s, but the […]

Just when folks were ready to give “Ochocinco” a second chance, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail today for playing around in court. Former football star, Chad Johnson has been on probation since his domestic violence drama with ex-wife Evelyn Lozada last year, and after a few missed check-ins, a warrant was issued for his arrest back in May.  […]

From: Huffington Post New York – For most women of color, being asked “Can I touch your hair?” (or the sensation of an uninvited hand already in her tresses) is irritating and uncomfortable, to say the least. However, on Thursday afternoon in New York City’s Union Square, Antonia Opiah, founder of Un’ruly, extended an open invitation to […]

Jury selection starts today in George Zimmerman‘s second-degree murder trial in Florida. Zimmerman is back in court more than 15 months after he shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The trial, before Circuit Judge Debra Nelson in Seminole County, is expected to last more than a month. Nelson previously ruled that jurors’ faces will not […]

From: atlnightspots.com DJ Quik’s daughter is a Phoenix mother facing possible first-degree murder charges after her 2-year-old son was found dead outside their apartment Wednesday.Davieanna Marlena Blake, 21, and Darnell Moses Alvarez, 24, were arrested by Phoenix police the couple were found standing next to the body of their child outside the apartment. Court documents […]

The power of music is universal. And George Duke is no exception. In fact, Duke – who’s headlining next Saturday night  at the Playboy Jazz Festival – credits his time working with Jeffrey Osborne on the former L.T.D. frontman’s latest album, “A Time For Love,” for helping him cope with the death of his wife Corine, who passed away last […]

  Friday, June 21st from 5-8pm join Kenny Kixx for Indianapolis’ ultimate block party – My WTLC Playlist Block Party LIVE. It’s the music you enjoy; and best of all, FREE. Kenny Kixx kicks off your weekend of summer fun and excitement on Georgia Street East – in front of Banker’s Life Fieldhouse. Don’t be […]