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On The Road Again with Frank Melton
On Sunday, April 2, photographer Jaro Vacek and I went to Frank Melton's home on 2 Carters Grove to meet with the mayor's Mobile Command Center crew for a night …
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The "Free2Flow" Hiphop Summit this Saturday
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING FREE2FLOW SUMMIT. For everyone who is making plans to attend the Free2Flow Summit on Saturday, I have some important news for you. The event was in the …
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IS Rap Poetry? by Junior
Watching and listening to a rap video the other day I began to wonder since
Just in time for April and National Poetry Month, one of our contributing writers, Junior, has posed an interesting question that I'm sure will spark some interesting discussion. It should …
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That Motley Crue Girl
About three months ago, my best friend called me with one of her fabulous ideas. These ideas come at least twice a year and previously involved both a foray into …
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ARTICLE: Breast cancer deaths higher among black woman: study
Why, why, why...It ain't fair, I tell ya!
...minority women with early-stage breast cancer had double the risk of white women of failing to receive radiation, chemotherapy or hormonal therapy following breast cancer surgery.
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Online Support Group for Boomerangers
For all the adults who live with their parents, we could use a virtual hug now and then.
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Shooting Blanks
"I've made a lot of enemies from that abortion bill, but I'm tired of Republicans beating the hell out of Democrats over that issue."
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My Contribution to St. Patrick's Day
C'mon, you know you wanna see it...
In my Patriotic Twist line of T-shirts, I came up with the idea of making an Irish version of the American flag. Go
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The Other N-Word
Did you know there was more than one?
What word am I referring to? Well, it's one that is quite common in the black community, and many black women in particular are offended by it. The word: nappy.
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Crime Perception Affects Citizens' Physical Fitness
A U.S. study done on Jackson, MS and two other towns in North Carolina showed a relationship between "their perception of crime in their neighborhood, and their view of crime …
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ARTICLE: Sun Belt, suburbs get more diverse
The influx of immigrants and people moving to the Sun Belt and Western mountain states from other parts of the USA is rearranging the ethnic tapestry of urban centers in …
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Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer
Could there possibly be a connection? The possibility of this is under further study.
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QUIZ: How Stressed Are You?
I think it is a good idea to do a mental self-examination once in a while. Let's start here, shall we?
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Bill Minor Rips Sid Salter, The Chipper, et al
Columnist Bill Minor rips the Ledge's Sid Salter a well-deserved new one over his playing into the partisan Mississippi-vs.-Louisiana rhetoric. This has been one of the toughest political games to …
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Santore Bracey
Imagine having the chance to hand out glossy posters, topped by the words: "Flawless Entertainment Presents" … and emblazoned with photos of yourself. That's just what Santore Bracey, 24, gets …
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Hiphop Tackles the "N" Word and today's Youth in upcoming forums
Worldwide Westside Magazine and Shadow Play Entertainment Presents the "Free 2 Flow" Summit (http://www.free2flow.com).
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[Kamikaze] Spike's Daze
I've always been a fan of Spike Lee, especially for his "take no crap" stance against the Hollywood establishment.
