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See You Challange as an Opportunity

Melissa Wade — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:36:35 +0000

Face your challange to be what God has ordained you to be.

Wake County School look for Replacement

Melissa Wade — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:41:50 +0000

Right now, Donna Hargens, the system’s chief academic officer has temporarily taken over for Del Burns as Superintendent of Wake County Schools. Burns was placed on administrative leave yesterday by the board and now leaders must find someone to full his seat permanently. Some members have expressed an interest in conducting a nationwide search while others feel there are qualified applicants locally.

Can this newly elected board agree on anything, together?

Rapper stars in new Religious Film

Melissa Wade — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:34:44 +0000

Rapper Ja Rule has signed to star in the upcoming film “I’m in Love with a Church Girl.” The movie is based on the life of Reverence Gospel Media founder Galley Molina. Ja Rule will play Miles Montego, a wealthy former drug dealer, gone straight after falling in love with church girl, Vanessa. Molina says, the film is simply about the Power of God in a man’s life and is based on real life experiences of Molina.

Gas Mix-Up At Raleigh Station Cases Big Issues

Truitt O'Neal — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:15:16 +0000

Via: WRAL.com

A mix-up at a Raleigh gas station caused some customers to put the wrong fuel in their cars last night. A worker at the Shell gas station at 6801 Glenwood Ave. said a supplier put diesel fuel into tanks meant for regular unleaded. The worker said only four drivers put the wrong fuel in their cars before the problem was detected. One customer said his car stalled out as he tried to leave the gas station. He knew something was wrong and alerted the Shell worker. The fuel supplier fixed the problem, and cleared the gas lines.

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911 Call Didn’t Mention Attack On Taft

Truitt O'Neal — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:15:45 +0000

Via: WRAL.com

A 911 call made after a member of the state Board of Education was assaulted Saturday didn’t mention that she had been attacked. As you may remember 62 year old Kathy Taft died on Tuesday afternoon, three days after she was attacked in the Raleigh home of a friend and suffered a severe head injury. Wake County District Attorney Colon Willoughby said Wednesday that he asked for all records in the case to be sealed because the premature release of information in the case could hinder the police investigation.

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VIDEO: Atlanta Dance Studio Keeps Black Ballet Tradition Alive

Truitt O'Neal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:15:07 +0000

In today’s fast-paced, web-based world, it’s very easy for the less popular or “current” areas of Black arts and culture to fall by the wayside. It’s important that we as a community take time to support things like music and dance education for Black youth not just for the inherent artistic merit, but also because of the transformative effects the arts can have on their lives. To learn more about the Ballethnic Dance Company, featured in the video, click here. – NewsOne Staff

From CNN:

In Atlanta, Georgia, two veterans of the famed Dance Theatre of Harlem keep alive the tradition of African-American ballet and dance. Many of their students face stereotypes, financial hardship and the temptation of the streets.

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Pioneer of Latin and Black Music Remembered

Gabourey Sidibe’s Hollywood Career

Nix — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:38:06 +0000

Since the Oscars on Sunday, there has been a lot of talk about Ms. Gabourey Sidibe. Some of the talk has been good and some of the talk hasn’t been good. Heck, some of the talk has been down right nasty…Howard Stern. Oh, you didn’t hear what Howard had to say, check this out…

GOOD NEWS: Black Couple Will Have The Longest Marriage Of All Time

Truitt O'Neal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:36:22 +0000

We posted this story a year ago, but it seems as if the mainstream media has finally caught on.

From MSN

Herbert and Zelmyra Fisher of New Bern, N.C., hold the world record for life in wedded bliss: 85 years. He’s 104, and she’s 101.

On their May 13 anniversary, they will join an elite club: the longest marriages on record. One couple got a big head start on their marriage. You must go back more than 200 years to find the other couple married 86 years.

A Fisher time line: Around their 10th anniversary, this everyday household appliance hit the carpet. When they celebrated their 25th anniversary, this song was a hit (watch videos). When they marked their 50th, this irritating icon was everywhere (see pictures, if you must). By the time they reached their 75th year of marriage, we were hooked on this reality show.

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Black Couple Hold Record For Longest Marriage

3-D TV

Melissa Wade — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:45 +0000

My mom used to always talk about how they were one of the first in their neighborhood with a television and now you can be one of the first too. For about $3,000 you could be one of the first to own a 3-D television. Samsung and Panasonic will start selling them in stores this week. $3,000 will get you a 46 inch TV, two pairs of glasses and a 3-D blue ray player. Sony will begin selling their version in June.

It’s Okay to be Wrong

Melissa Wade — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:25:00 +0000

Admit your mistakes and learn from them.