6.5 Millions Homes Are Still Unprepared for the Switch to Digital Television
5.7% of U.S. HOUSEHOLDS — OR 6.5 MILLION HOMES — STILL UNPREPARED FOR THE SWITCH TO DIGITAL TELEVISION
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) – More than 6.5 million U.S. households — or 5.7 percent of all homes — are not ready for the upcoming transition to all-digital broadcasting and would be unable to receive any television programming at all if the transition occurred today, The Nielsen Company reported today. This is an improvement of more than 1.3 million homes since Nielsen reported readiness status at the end of December.
Former Teen Mom Speaks Out
My success as a mother depended on the sermon my life would preach. ~ Cheryl Lacey Donovan
United States – January, 2009 - "Our children are crying out for our love, our attention, and our help. There’s a war going on between us and the world. The spoils of war are our children’s hearts, minds, and souls. We no longer have the luxury of leaving our parenting responsibilities to others. As mothers we must become accountable to ourselves, our children, and our God for the blessing He has placed on our lives by giving us these blessings from heaven. If not, we will continue to lose generations of children.
3 Steps to Better Health for African Americans in 2009
3 STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS IN 2009
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor
There must be some good earthly explanation of why in this free society that we live in today, we find clear, sharp, pronounced dismal facts about the health of the Black population. The life expectancy of Blacks has significantly decreased as compared to our white counterparts since the year 2005.
8-Year Old Filmmaker and Author Wants You In His New Movie and Book, I Can Be Barack Obama
I Can Be Barack Obama: Written by Rriiver Nyile and Edited by Elon Bomani to be Released Summer 2009
Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) – The I Can Be Barack Obama book is story of how the historical election of America’s first African American President has impassioned the life of one small African American boy. It speaks of the love, hope, faith, dreams and triumphs that all children share. Additionally, it is a compilation of real kids’ statements of what "I Can Be Barack Obama" means to them.
Minority Intership Programs Seek Candidates for 2009
Columbus, OH – Several minority internship programs targeting African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans are now welcoming applications for 2009. The internships will take place in various cities across the country during the spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons.
The programs are being administered by a combination of major corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Many of the opportunities offer compensation for students, and some will even pay for a student’s travel needs. Applicable majors include business, computer science, engineering, psychology, communications, marketing, advertising, and many more.
Were You Broke When The Economy Was Good?
WERE YOU BROKE WHEN THE ECONOMY WAS GOOD?By Dante Lee, Black Business Coach
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Many people were struggling financially when the economy was booming, but are still struggling now. Suddenly though, they feel very comfortable blaming their situation on the bad economy.
Conduct an honest self-evaluation. Are you broke because of the bad economy or because of the following other reasons?
