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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian living: 1 of 71

Thousands of young people across America will be embarking on a new chapter in their young lives by making the transition from high school to college. The prospect of leaving the familiar confines of your home and going away to college can be exciting and intimidating at the same time. While young people often look forward t...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes R&B music: Past, present and future: 2 of 7

The early days of black R&B music was always characterized by the struggle between artistic innovation and the lucrative allure of "crossover" success. Groundbreaking R&B artists from the late 50's to the 80's faced the dual challenge of making authentically soulful music while at the same time appealing to a mainstr...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Qualities of the Real Christian Man: 3 of 9

In today's contemporary society, the definition of a "real man" seems to change almost constantly. We are bombarded with images from the media depicting what a man is supposed to look like, talk like, and act like, often from a worldly perspective. Some say that a "real man" must be physically strong, with large biceps and r...
Personal Finance > Retirement Retirement planning for African-Americans: 1 of 1

For many working people, retirement seems like a distant event, rather than an imminent reality. However, thinking and planning for retirement can mean the difference between poverty and prosperity later in life. This fact rings especially true for African Americans, who historically have been disadvantaged when it comes to ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christianity and sex: Assessing the compatibility of religious beliefs and sexuality: 7 of 13

Living Single: Independent and Whole Single Christians are often faced with a myriad of emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges. The process of learning to live a happy and productive life while waiting on God to send you that husband or wife (if that is one's desire) can be challenging at times. As an unmarried person...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to reinvent yourself and change your identity: 3 of 5

Almost everyone reaches a point in their individual lives when they become complacent and begin to accept a certain level of mediocrity. We become so preoccupied with the mundane aspects of everyday living (working, paying bills, etc.), that we forget to pursue our dreams. This can cause you to be stagnant and frustrated abo...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning The health benefits of herbs and spices: 23 of 24

The use of herbs and spices to cure and treat various ailments dates back thousands of years. Ancient civilizations in China, Egypt, and Greece used medicinal herbs to treat everything from upset stomachs to coughs. Today, modern medicine has confirmed the efficacy of using herbs and spices to heal and treat a myriad of dise...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Will Americans vote for a black man or white woman?: 41 of 42

In my opinion, Hillary Clinton, in spite of her obvious baggage, has a better chance of winning the Democratic nomination for President over Barack Obama for several reasons. First, racism is far more entrenched and intractable in American society than sexism. It is much easier to be a white female in American society than a...
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Where to find advice on best mortgages available: 3 of 3

It is often said that the most important step in the achieving the so-called "American Dream" is owning your own home. My dream of homeownership came true in May of 2006 when I purchased a home in Union City, GA. I, like many other people, felt that homeownership was out of reach due to down payment costs, rising interest ra...