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I am a 21-year-old U.S. Air Force Reservist who recently graduated from Personnel Apprentice school back in April. I am also a college student (getting ready to go back

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Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Advice to black females: 2 of 12
Dear sisters, As a young, black female myself, I feel that love for our race and gender is the most important step in empowerment in today's society. Love for every race and gender is essential. Outer beauty fades but it's your internal beauty that will shine throughout the years of your life. Take that internal beauty and p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Stories of African-American achievements in challenging times: 2 of 9
Despite slavery, discrimination and other undeserved treatment, African Americans have found a way to excel and emerge as innovators and groundbreakers. Classified according to fields, here are some famous firsts by African Americans. *Arts & Humanities The first African American to have a symphony performed by the Rochester... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Important women in African-American history: 3 of 11
Who is Angela Davis? The word "discrimination", according to Encarta Encyclopedia, is "different treatment of others based solely on their membership in a socially distinct group or category, such as race, ethnicity, sex, religion, age or disability." A certain race, the Black race, have been discriminated against as early a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues African-Americans in today's US military: 3 of 7
Although the relationship between African Americans and the U.S. military began in the 1700s, more than 58 percent of young blacks have decided not to enlist since 2000. What factors have caused this decline? The main reasons are the Iraq war, the Bush administration, and the belief that Black soldiers are forced to fill com... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues The controversy surrounding the "N" Word: 19 of 34
"What's up, my n-a?" I've often wondered why some members of my race have used and interpreted this phrase as an expression of love and respect. The first time I heard this phrase was in middle school. The person who said it to me was my black neighbor. I'll never forget: she approached me, smiling wide because I too was bla... More..