“In the face of adversity, you must have faith and commitment to succeed,” said Dr. Gary Gibbons, director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to a group of 12 students from Tougaloo College in Jackson, Miss.
Gibbons welcomed the stud ...
Posted Friday, November 28th 2014 at 11:00AM
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If you know what will make you happy this holiday...pursue it.
If you know what will turn your day upside down...do not entertain it.
Consume healthy uplifting food, conversation, and media.
Show the kids how to get along and fill up on laught ...
Posted Thursday, November 27th 2014 at 4:46AM
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On her show, "Iyanla: Fix My Life," spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant has traveled all over the country helping people sort through their personal challenges. But now it's time for Iyanla to get her own house in order -- literally.
The TV host r ...
Posted Wednesday, November 26th 2014 at 4:05PM
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Diversity trainer points to path for growth for all humanity
Lauren Joichin Nile dreams of a world in which humanity replaces racism with love for one another.
Her book RACE: My Story & Humanity’s Bottom Line addresses her personal experiences with racism, the biological oneness of humanity, t ...
Posted Tuesday, November 25th 2014 at 3:13PM
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When it seems like all obstacles are working against you...believe in yourself.
If others can make it through the rough times, we can too.
Times may be difficult, but remember, without a test there is no testimony.
Stay tuned to your inner guide and push through it all.
Push, push, push thos ...
Posted Monday, November 24th 2014 at 10:52AM
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Posted by: Evan Richardson
Architecture Professor Mohammad Gharipour, Ph.D. will be traveling to Malaysia for a conference of the International Association for the Study of Traditional Environments, at which he will be chairing the session “Religi ...
Posted Monday, November 24th 2014 at 10:31AM
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Protect your business by doing your due diligence.
By Catherine Conlan, Monster Contributing Writer
Hiring always carries some risk, but a bad hire at a small business can be devastating. Here are six ways small businesses can reduce risk when ...
Posted Friday, November 21st 2014 at 5:21PM
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Ted Turner, the visionary and entrepreneur who revolutionized the telecommunications industry, founded CNN and the United Nations Foundation, and serves as Chairman of The Turner Foundation, received the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award befo ...
Posted Thursday, November 20th 2014 at 1:10PM
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With the Thanksgiving holiday a week away, we know everyone including our beloved pets are looking forward to the festivities.
This video explains it all: Rodie was excited to have Thanksgiving dinner, but no cranberries or green been casserole! ...
Posted Thursday, November 20th 2014 at 10:15AM
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November 17, 2014 | By Rosetta
As the year comes to an end, you might be feeling some kind of way about not reaching all the big goals you set out to accomplish back in January.
If you’ve been beating yourself up about being an under-achiever this year, the video below will give you a simple ...
Posted Wednesday, November 19th 2014 at 9:38AM
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Even Tailgating Is Better In The Bahamas! Catch all of the highlights from Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's College Football Classic held in Nassau this Summer featuring the football teams of Texas Southern and Central State Universities.
Tailgating concert featured guest artists Puzzle and Julien " ...
Posted Wednesday, November 19th 2014 at 9:11AM
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Nearly 30 years since his debut album Radio, entertainer LL Cool J remains one of the most consistently successful multi-hyphenates in the industry. In 2009, he joined the cast of the CBS drama NCIS: Los Angeles, which is now in its fifth season. The ...
Posted Friday, November 14th 2014 at 4:51PM
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Jackson State University and the Jackson Zoo are partnering in the raising of a rare Sumatran Tiger named EKO.
The JSU Tigers have officially adopted the 100-pount male cub born in May and, through a special partnership agreement, JSU will sponsor the cub for use in learning exhibits for children ...
Posted Friday, November 14th 2014 at 11:46AM
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Charlie Nelms, Ed.D.
Dear HBCU graduates,
Although most of us have never met, we share a special bond as graduates of one of America's historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). With few exceptions, these are the places that sproute ...
Posted Wednesday, November 12th 2014 at 12:44PM
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Sarah Roberts, Staffing Operations Program Manager, Military
One of the things I find most rewarding about working on the Military Program at Microsoft is interacting with veterans who are actively transitioning from the military to ...
Posted Wednesday, November 12th 2014 at 12:41PM
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Do your homework to find a manager who will inspire you.
By Catherine Conlan, Monster Contributing Writer | November 12, 2014
How to find a boss you want to work for
It’s a saying that’s often heard: People don’t leave jobs; they leave managers. And many people are unsatisfied with how good ...
Posted Wednesday, November 12th 2014 at 11:23AM
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Invest in yourself.
Set the tone for the results you want to receive.
Believe all things can improve.
Rejoice and be glad.
Volunteer.
Meditate: https://chopracentermeditation.com/
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Posted Tuesday, November 11th 2014 at 12:23PM
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On Sunday, Nov. 16, a Historically Black College and University Fair at The College of New Jersey may award more than $1 million to students pursuing post secondary education.
The HBCU College Fair is free and is open to the public but you must re ...
Posted Monday, November 10th 2014 at 1:53PM
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To all you royal women leading others towards all things positive I encourage you to keep it up.
To all you Cheerleaders promoting victory, I encourage you to keep at it.
To all you motivators who know how to pull out happiness in others, we are th ...
Posted Monday, November 10th 2014 at 9:01AM
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Calum MacLeod, USA TODAY
Obama was speaking at the annual meeting of APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, in Beijing. At the heart of the summit are rival trade agreements being pushed by the U.S. and China.
Obama arrived in Beijing ear ...
Posted Monday, November 10th 2014 at 8:31AM
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Ah, it's that wonderful time of the year when sweet visions of sugarplums dance in your head... and the eggnog and green bean casserole are doing an entirely different dance in your stomach.
It's the topic no one wants to talk about... digestive c ...
Posted Friday, November 7th 2014 at 8:27AM
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by Louise Hart
This time of year, thousands of students will be dropped off at college campuses around the country. Many of them will be feeding themselves for the first time. While most campuses have cafeterias and meal plans, here at Epi, we swear by the slogan: Don't be afraid of using your mi ...
Posted Wednesday, November 5th 2014 at 8:42AM
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By The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan | Last updated: Oct 21, 2014 - 3:45:03 PM
[Editor’s note: During the week of October 16-19, 2014, the island-nation of Jamaica graciously hosted The Nation of Islam in the capital city of Kingston to comme ...
Posted Monday, November 3rd 2014 at 12:06PM
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