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New Online Platform To Empower Women of African Descent

Written by Organization's Staff | 14 May 2012

Beverly Hills, CA -- River Naija Productions, a division of the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce-USA, has launched African Women Are Gorgeous International (AWAG) - an online lifestyle and entertainment platform that empowers everyday women of African descent to celebrate and share their inner and aesthetic beauty with the world.

MOVIE REVIEW: Think Like A Man

Written by Kam Williams | 14 May 2012

think_like_a_man_review Comedian/actor/radio and television show host Steve Harvey shocked the world a few years ago when he added love guru to his repertoire with the publication of "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."The popular relationship primer, which earned the #1 spot on the New York Times best-seller list. Â mapped out a step-by-step strategy designed to help any woman turn her man into Mr. Right merely by understanding and manipulating the male psyche.Think Like a Man, the movie, is less an adaptation of the book than a battle-of-the-sexes romantic comedy revolving around a quartet of conniving females who secretly rely on the tenets of Steve's philosophy to try to land the men of their dreams. This proves easier said than done once the guys discover what the objects of their affection are up to, and then decide to beat them to the proverbial punch by reading the opus themselves.

Student Loans Plus Limited Job Options Equal Trouble

Written by Organization's Staff | 07 May 2012

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – When she graduated from the University of Iowa two years ago with a major in elementary education, Amber Newman envisioned standing in front of a class of bright, energetic youngsters and providing them with the solid educational base that would help them become successful in the upper grades as well as later in life. But when Newman didn’t land a job in the classroom, she found another way of working with young people – she’s a nanny in Chicago to two boys, ages 1 and 4. Although it’s not her dream job, she’s glad to have a job in this struggling economy. Any job.

Children's Book Series Combines Substance With Fun

Written by Organization's Staff | 14 May 2012

Dallas, TX -- Growing up, author and illustrator Setria James did not make the best grades, but she discovered a strong artistic ability through coloring and began excelling in art classes. She subsequently followed this passion through her college education, studying fine arts and graphic design. Setria recently tapped into her love of coloring and interest in child development by single-handedly authoring and illustrating theDoodles Coloring Fun book line under her Doodles Avenue brand.

President Obama Officially Begins Campaign

Written by Jennifer Bihm | 07 May 2012

With the GOP nominee almost a certainty, the two-man race is about to begin. President Obama is about to hit the campaign trail, now that his presumed GOP opponent has virtually been named – all that is left is the convention in Florida, making Mitt Romney the official nominee. This coming Saturday, the President and First Lady Michelle Obama will kick of his campaign for a second term by holding two public rallies in Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond, Virginia. There he is expected to speak about his accomplishments thus far and to spell out in detail the very real stakes in this election.

Unconscious Racial Attitudes Playing Large Role in 2012 Presidential Vote

Written by Organization's Staff | 07 May 2012

After the 2008 election of President Barack Obama, many proclaimed that the country had entered a post-racial era in which race was no longer an issue. However, a new large-scale study shows that racial attitudes have already played a substantial role in 2012, during the Republican primaries. They may play an even larger role in this year's presidential election. The study, led by psychologists at the University of Washington, shows that between January and April 2012 eligible voters who favored whites over blacks – either consciously or unconsciously – also favored Republican candidates relative to Barack Obama.

New Online Platform To Empower Women of African Descent

MOVIE REVIEW: Think Like A Man

Student Loans Plus Limited Job Options Equal Trouble

Children's Book Series Combines Substance With Fun

President Obama Officially Begins Campaign

Unconscious Racial Attitudes Playing Large Role in 2012 Presidential Vote

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