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Soul Food Never Killed A Soul

Thursday, 26 January 2012 05:36 Chef Emanuel Washington
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Soul Food Never Killed A Soul

Recently I read a NY Daily News article by #StanleyCrouch entitled ‘Soul Food is Killing Black America,’ I must say, I was a bit mystified by it. Here I am trying to elevate Soul Food in America and the World and ole Stanley is spewing snake venom in the press. African Americans should know better. Apparently he does not. Today you gone learn! Too many have duplicated this perilous and dangerous language in the media with no evidence to substantiate it. The Truth is; Soul Food may be the Healthiest Food on the Planet”.

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Why Black Women Gain More Weight Than Other Women

Wednesday, 21 December 2011 00:11 NYCityBlack Admin
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Why Black Women Gain More Weight Than Other Women

The statistics are widely published. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that more than one half (54.3 percent) of Americans are obese, with black women comprising the most overweight segment of the U.S. population, followed by Hispanic women. The statistics indicate that 78 percent of us are overweight - that's nearly four out of five black women - and 54 percent of us are obese. African-American women are suffering from obesity at an alarmingly disproportionate rate compared to women of other races.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 December 2011 08:54

Hollywood Starlet Gives Love Advice on New Website

Friday, 16 December 2011 05:38 NYCityBlack Admin
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Hollywood Starlet Gives Love Advice on New Website

“The Game” actress Caryn Ward Ross has just unveiled a new website devoted to helping women find their Mr. Right. The California native, who recently wed director Craig Ross Jr., launched www.Lipstickandpumps.com to rave reviews.

After dispensing relationship advice in promotion of her latest film, He’s Mine Not Yours, her sister and fellow twitter followers implored her to start her own website. Combining her favorite things: lipstick and pumps, Caryn said she had her name and the rest is history.

Tagged underThe GameCaryn Ward RossCraig Ross Jr.Lipstickandpumps.comHe’s Mine Not Yours
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An Award For Natural Beauties: America's Next Natural Model 2012

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 22:06 NYCityBlack Admin
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An Award For Natural Beauties: America's Next Natural Model 2012

$1,000 in cash, an Adrian Alicea photo shoot, an Iman Cosmetics makeover, Going Natural Hair Care products, endorsements and more

Out of hundreds of beauties, only ten will compete for an Adrian Alicea photo shoot, an Iman Cosmetics Makeover, $1000 in cash, free Going Natural Hair Care products, endorsements and a whole lot more. All this takes place online in one of the fastest growing social communities today, Going-Natural.com, with over 25,000 members. The annual pageant, also known as Miss Nappturality, can best be described as America's Next Top Model meets American Idol on the web.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 December 2011 10:44

GQ Names Men of the Year for 2011

Tuesday, 22 November 2011 11:28 NYCityBlack Admin
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GQ Names Men of the Year for 2011

JAY-Z, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, JIMMY FALLON, AND MORE HONORED AT 16TH ANNUAL EVENT

DECEMBER ISSUE ON NEWSSTANDS NATIONWIDE—NOVEMBER 22, 2011

GQ announced today the 2011 Men of the Year: the magazine's annual list of the men (and woman) who entertained, excited, and inspired us most this year. The biggest names in music, film, theater, and sports are recognized in the December issue and were on hand last night at GQ's annual Men of the Year event, at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Below is a complete list of the 2011 Men of the Year:

Tagged underJAY-ZJUSTIN TIMBERLAKEJIMMY FALLONGQ Men of the year
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