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Harlem Mom Fights For Her Daughter to Have a Black Barbie Birthday Party
A mother in Harlem says that Mattel needs to consider children of color in its offering of Barbie Dolls. Karen Braithwaite is concerned that her daughter Georgia won’t get the kind of dream birthday that every five year old girl wants to have. She says that when she went to find a set of [...]
Another Iconic Sitcom Star Dies
Another iconic sitcom star from classic television has passed away, leaving behind a generation of viewers who grew up watching his shows. Conrad Bain was best known for his work on Diff’rent Strokes, as the character, Phillip Drummond. Bain passed away from natural causes on Monday at the age of 89. Sadly, Bain outlived two of [...]
A New Black Sitcom- Had You Heard…I Hadn’t?
Well I guess I am a little late in hearing the news of a new sitcom about a Black First Family that is coming to NBC. The television network has ordered 104 episodes of the show, created by comedian Byron Allen. Though the series is bound to draw inspiration from the real-life Obamas, the comedic cast couldn’t [...]
CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Don’t miss the annual presentation of CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON, premiering on TNT Friday, December 21, 2012 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). This year’s holiday music celebration, hosted by Conan O’Brien features legendary performer Diana Ross, Smash star Megan Hilty, chart-topping recording star Demi Lovato, The Voice favorite Chris Mann, American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and “Gangnam [...]
Those Who Have Kids Live Longer than Those Who Do Not
You might think that having kids will take years from your life, but actually, it’s the opposite. According to a new study, those who’ve failed to have kids are 2 – 4 times more likely to die young than their parents. Prior research has shown that couples without children don’t live as long as [...]
Ways To Keep Your Children Out Of Your Bed
Sometimes it’s difficult to enjoy your spouse’s company when one of your children is wedged in between the two of you. Children who sleep in the bed with their parents can quickly become an inconvenience. Parents complain about their loss of sleep due to the child’s tossing and turning and the absence of intimacy because [...]
You Ever Think About Homeschooling Your Kids? Hear it From a Mom Who Knows
One of the reasons that jobs are being shipped overseas and our children are not reaching their potential is because of the terrible educational system here in the United States. The US is falling behind and the black community is getting the worst end of the stick. Some parents are just hoping for the best, [...]
Sherri Shepherd and Husband Seek Surrogate For Shepherd’s Second Child
Co-host of The View, Sherri Shepherd, was filmed on chef Rachael Ray’s show to discuss she and her new husband’s quest for a surrogate. Last year Shepherd married her husband Lamar Sally in Chicago. Shepherd has a seven-year-old son from her previous marriage, but at 45, Shepherd is uncertain how she and her husband will [...]
What Is The No. 1 Threat To Children’s Health?
The number one threat to children’s health is tooth decay. A shocking survey recently released by Ad Council reveals that only 44% of American kids brush their teeth two or more times per day. “Dental decay is the most common chronic childhood disease with more than 16 million kids suffering from untreated tooth decay in the [...]
House Rules For Malia and Sasha Obama Revealed: Are They Too Strict?
First Lady Michelle Obama has been very vocal over the years about the house rules she and President Barack Obama have implemented for their two daughters: Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11. Writer Jodi Kantor of The New York Times, has compiled a list of house rules that First Lady Michelle Obama has said in various [...]