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News Brief 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago013 mins

Poverty Summit will reduce poverty and maximize economic opportunities for all
One medical emergency, one car accident, one missed paycheck, or one layoff notice and a working class family can descend into poverty.

Because of this reality, I would like to personally invite you to join Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, Martin Luther King III and me at the Voices for Action Network 2008 Poverty Summit on Thursday, November 13 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The summit will address reducing poverty and maximizing economic opportunities for all.

No state has been hit harder by the national economic crisis than Michigan. We have lost hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs. Our communities are dotted by thousands of foreclosed homes. And too many of our fellow citizens face the daily challenge of how they will support themselves and their families.

Volkswagon’s Jetta TDI – The Little Diesel That Will

Rina Risper17 years ago07 mins

New Auto Review Column… AboutThatCar.com

AboutThatCar.com is dedicated to providing information about cars and light trucks to African-American consumers who are actively in the process of purchasing a vehicle, who aspire to own a vehicle, or who simply have a love affair with the automobile. In addition, the Web site provides information about automotive financing, automotive insurance rates and information about automotive safety.

Frank Washington has been writing about the U.S. automotive industry since 1988. He has won several awards for news gathering and automotive journalism.

Update: Rickey Smiley Show Replaces Tom Joyner on WQHH 96.5 FM

Rina Risper17 years ago02 mins

TNCP has been receiving telephone calls about the cancellation of the Tom Joyner Morning Show previously on WQHH 96.5 (FM).

E.J. who works for WQHH 96.5 as a D.J. indicated some time ago that the radio station was looking to improve their ratings. E.J. who has worked at an Atlanta, GA radio station said that it’s his experience that ratings will improve when moved from the Tom Joyner Show to the Rickey Smiley Show. The switch was also based on the demographics and the younger listeners of the radio station.

Excuse Me, Are You Listening?

Excuse me are you listening? 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago06 mins

Dear Readers,

A new President will be in the White House. It’s interesting to me that even in my short lifetime. I’ve seen so many things happen that show the world is changing for the better.

Your Letters

Do you have an opinion? Your letters 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago02 mins

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As I See It

As I See It? 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago09 mins

Not Black President Obama, Just President Obama

President-elect Barack Obama never made race an issue in his presidential bid. Perhaps that’s why he earned the endorsements of the likes of Colin Powell and Hollywood celebrities, and won over the media, writes NAM contributor Earl Ofari Hutchinson.

Books

Book Reveiw 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago06 mins

My Stroke of Insight
By Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
ISBN: 978-0-670-02074-4
Publisher: Viking
Available: Bookstores everywhere

Movies

Blackflix Movie News Presents: High School Musical 3

Rina Risper17 years ago02 mins

Studio:     Walt Disney Pictures
Plot:     Two seniors in high school struggle with the idea of being separated as college approaches.
Cast:     Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Olesya Rulin
Rating:     PG-13
Bottom Line:     **1/2

Health & Advice

Wellness News 7-21

Rina Risper17 years ago04 mins

According to Black PR Wire, due to the overwhelming number of overweight and obese African Americans, Many African American women hope to achieve the quest for health and fitness this New Years. According to the American Obesity Association, African American women have the highest prevalence of overweight (78%) and obese (50.8%) individuals in the United States. The factors that contribute to this startling statistic are socioeconomic factors, cultural expectations and lack of diets and adequate exercise. African American women have become accepting of having larger body sizes and tend to practice unhealthy eating and exercising behaviors. While regular exercise is not a part of the lifestyle for many African American women there are alternates that can be done besides joining a gym or spending long hours lifting weights and working out. Below is a list of items that if followed carefully will promote health, prevent disease, prolong life expectancy and provide you with the gift of fitness for the New Year.

Financial Focus

WHEN TURNED DOWN FOR A BUSINESS LOAN, TURN TO A BUSINESS GRANT

Rina Risper17 years ago03 mins

COLUMBUS, OH — If you’ve applied for a business loan in the last six months, its a strong possibility that you were denied – even if you have good credit. This is because the current economic times have forced banks to be super cautious towards all loan applicants, even if you appear to be responsible.