via: news92fm.com Jobless claims have hit a standstill, according to the latest weekly report from the Labor Department. The agency said Thursday that for the week ending Feb. 18, the number of people filing for benefits remain unchanged from the previous week’s revised figure of 351,000 — the lowest tally since March 2008. Read More
via: cnn.com (CNN) — Seven U.S. Marines have been killed in the midair collision of two U.S. military helicopters in southern Arizona, officials said Thursday. The crash occurred during routine training operations Wednesday night at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Maj. Carl B. Redding, Jr. of the Marine Corps said in a statement. Read […]
In T. D. Jakes’ new book, LET IT GO: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven (Atria Books; February 28, 2012; 978-1-4165-4729-7; $25.00), T.D. Jakes explores what he calls “the art of forgiveness,” in which he goes beyond the topical meaning of the word. Rather, he takes it apart, examines every facet of what it means to […]
This Black History Month, we honor the GAME CHANGERS: Everyday heroes whose actions make life better for the people around them. SEE ALL OUR GAME…
From BlackandMarriedwithKids.com: Everybody knows marriage is difficult, particularly if you don’t put the time and effort into building a strong foundation. It gets easier with time, but during the process of growing into mature, selfless spouses, marriage requires a will to fight for the union. Marriage is not for the weak-minded or soft-hearted. Marriage is […]
Dear Ash Cash: I currently work a city job in downtown Baltimore but I’m interested in starting my own business. Where do I start and how can I do it successfully? -Jerrod E (Baltimore, MD) If this were a classroom and I asked how many people have a “side hustle” I can guarantee that almost everyone would […]
KHOU.com is reporting that authorities are searching for a Houston man who has been accused of forging three checks (totalling $51,500) to the Houston Zoo. Court documents reveal that Robert Wickboldt’s forged checks included one sizable donation and two checks for auction items at a zoo gala. Read More
HOUSTON – AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) and Urban Harvest are teaming up with local volunteers to build a community garden on Friday, February 24. The event will take place in the First Ward at 1406 Beachton in Houston from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The NCCC team and Urban Harvest are asking area […]
W. E. B. Du Bois, the African American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, and editor, is most known for his pursuit of social justice and literary imagination. One of the best African American writers to date, Du Bois published over 1,000 essays and writings. Some standing the test of over 100 years and […]
Via MyFoxHouston.Com A gas leak redirected students and traffic from one of the University of Houston’s entrances Wednesday afternoon. The leak was reported close to Cullen Blvd. at approximately 12:30pm. Read More