News
1) Whitney Houston, born on August 9, 1963, came from music business royalty. Her mother, Cissy Houston, was a backup singer for the likes of Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson, Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin. Whitney’s cousin, Dionne Warwick, is an internationally recognized singing star. Whitney’s Godmother is Aretha Franklin. [Source: Wikipedia] 2) Houston is the […]
From NewsOne – LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48. Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unclear. At her peak […]
Seriously? All you want to do is pick up some painkillers for that splintering headache and it’s impossible to reach the medicine aisle without passing by Valentine cards and candy hearts, all in blinding shades of hot pink. Well, it’s clear that it’s that time of the year again. Why do half of January and […]
It’s really easy to feel lonely and desperate around this time of the year, so why not put that energy towards strengthening the relationships that mean the most to you?
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will announce a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women free of charge, according to a person familiar with the decision. SEE ALSO: Why Bush Jr. And Sr. Are The Real Food Stamp Presidents Obama was expected to […]
WASHINGTON — Hold the mystery meat: Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services. SEE ALSO: Denzel Washington Doesn’t Play It Safe How To Be The Black Friend First lady Michelle Obama and Pentagon officials planned […]
President Barack Obama has given 10 states permission to pursue their school reforms without adhering to the standards of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and another 28 states are expected to receive similar approval by the end of the month. Rather than dealing with the standards of a system that has been criticized […]
(Baltimore, MD) — The state of Maryland will get a big chunk of chance out of a mortgage settlement announced with the nation’s largest banks. Attorney General Doug Gansler says the state will receive about 960-million dollars in benefits and relief for distressed homeowners in the state. The nation’s largest mortgage providers — Wells Fargo, […]
(Rockville, MD) — A former teacher at Montrose Christian School in Rockville is under arrest for sex offenses with a teenage student. Twenty-seven-year-old Ashley Campbell, of Pennsylvania, surrendered to Montgomery County police. She’s accused of having an ongoing sexual affair with a male student between the fall of 2010 and January 2012. Montgomery County police […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making a strong election-year push for an economic revival “built on American manufacturing.” But he faces an uphill slog, with little consensus even within his own party on how to do it. SEE ALSO: Is Mitt Romney Losing His Mojo? For decades, the United States has gradually shifted from […]
A nationwide pro-atheist campaign launched to coincide with Black History Month has some African-Americans reaffirming their spiritual convictions. SEE ALSO: Washington State Legalize Gay Marriage Gay Marriage’s Next Big Hurdle “It’s a sign of the end times,” said Reverend Kyev Tatum of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Texas. “People will turn from the truth and […]
In a provocative and honest commentary piece, The Grio’s Daniella Gibbs Leger takes the Susan G. Komen Foundation to task for their alleged politically-driven financial attack on Planned Parenthood. See Also “Anonymous” Reveals Close Ties Between Ron Paul And Neo-Nazis As previously reported on NewsOne, when Komen implemented criteria that bars them from providing grants […]