National Atheist Group’s Ad Campaign Target African Americans

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Atheist organizations from around the country have taken to billboard advertising to promote their views and their organizations over the last few months, but a new campaign by one atheist organization is focusing on reaching one group of people in particular: African-Americans. “A lot of people think there’s one black experience. A lot of people [...]

Exercise Offers Breast Cancer Hope for African-American Women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so what better time than now to become more aware of how you can give yourself the best chance of not coming down the deadly disease. While genetics may come into play, there are certain lifestyle changes that can be made to minimize your breast cancer risk. One such lifestyle choice [...]

The Pros and Cons of Black History Month

Originally posted on The Grio.com Black History Month is a refreshingly festive time of the year for most of us. Our national choice to give reverence to the contributions of African-Americans is worthy of celebration. If grades were given for effort, we would earn at least a B+ for our joint commitment to allocating a [...]

Notable African-American Quotes

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A spiritual renaissance is what is needed among young African-American people. Any attempt at building racial and cultural institutions in our communities without a spiritual renaissance–a vibrant embrace of faith–will produce symbols but not substance. Anthony A. Parker Neither the old=time slavery, nor continued prejudice need extinguish self-respect, crush manly ambition or paralyze effort… Paul [...]