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Racism and the Halloween Mask of Ignorance

The annual Halloween conversation surrounding race and costumes has become as much a part of the holiday tradition as trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving and sexy-everything getups. If ... Full story

The Best Colors for to Brighten Up Your Face

Want to brighten up your face without looking like you're wearing too much makeup? Use shades that warm up your skin, like peach, coral, and ... Full story

Black Yogis Share Their Dedication to Community

Yoga in mainstream America has a color problem. But if you scratch the surface of yoga’s glossy, well-hydrated veneer, you will find that there are ... Full story

Kids From Black Families Exposed to More Background TV

Research has noted on the harmful effects too much television watching has on children even if it's running in the background and now a new ... Full story

Shaming Women Must End

The "flaws" of women are often used as fodder for jokes, gossip and plain old bullying and mean-spiritedness. Many people -- including women -- are ... Full story

Nia Long Believes Health Comes First

We all know someone — a family member, friend, colleague, classmate, neighbor — who has been affected by breast cancer. That includes me. My cousin has ... Full story

U.S. Creates National Strategy to Address Increasing Suicide Rate

Did you know that it's estimated that each day, 100 Americans commit suicide and even more people unsuccessfully try to end their lives? According to a ... Full story

Bowing Down to Ramen and Other Collegiate Culinary Recipes

Sometimes, late in the night, the craving comes to me. I fight it, as I must, for the sake of decency and taste and everything ... Full story

More Teenagers Believe Oral S*x Is Acceptable

Just how popular is oral sex among American youth? A new survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that a whopping ... Full story

Guys, Don't Want Diabetes? Pump Some Iron

Here’s what we know about Type-2 diabetes in our community:   — 14.7 percent of all African-Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes.   — African-Americans are 1.8 ... Full story

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Whitney's Mother and Daughter Discuss the Future Life

For Cissy Houston and her granddaughter Bobbi Kristina, life after Whitney Houston is not right, but it's okay.  The relatives of the deceased pop icon, who ... Full story

Taken 2 Tops, Hotel Transylvania Holds Steady

Taken 2 takes the cake at the box office! The action thriller, starring Liam Neeson, scored $50 million in ticket sales for a first place ... Full story

50 Cent Insults French Montana on Twitter

After he caught wind of French Montana mentioning his name in a recent Complex interview, 50 Cent wasted no time in laying into the up-and-coming ... Full story

"I Didn’t Want People Comparing Me to Star Jones"

As co-host of The View, host of the Newlywed Game and a busy actress (One for the Money, Precious), Sherri Shepherd has definitely emerged as ... Full story

Amber Riley to Make Debut in 'Cotton Club Parade'

In a move that seems fitting, "Glee" star Amber Riley is taking her pipes to the Great White Way: The actress will join the cast ... Full story

Diddy Named Richest Rapper, Top 20 List

A new list of hip hop's wealthiest stars has reaffirmed Diddy's status as the world's most valuable rapper. The list of 20 artists and moguls, ... Full story

Music of the Virgin Islands

The music of the Virgin Islands reflects long-standing cultural ties to the island nations to the south as well as to various European colonialists. Though ... Full story

Economy of the British Virgin Islands

Economy of British Virgin IslandsRoadtown, Tortola.jpgRoad Town, TortolaRank     197thCurrency     U.S. Dollar (USD)Fiscal year     1 Apr - 31 MarTrade organisations     CARICOM (Associate ... Full story

British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands    Flag     Coat of armsMotto: "Vigilate"  (Latin)"Be Watchful"Anthem: "God Save the Queen"Capital     Road Town18°25.883′N 64°37.383′W / 18.431383°N 64.62305°W / 18.431383; -64.62305Official ... Full story

History of Barbados

[edit] EtymologyAccording to accounts by descendants of the aboriginal Arawak tribes on other local islands, the original name for Barbados was Ichirouganaim.The origin of the ... Full story