Michael Steele New Chairman of the RNC

Republican National Committee members voted Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Michael Steele as the new Chairman of the Republican National Committee after  rounds of voting.  A self-described Lincoln Republican. Michael S. Steele earned a place in history in 2003 when he became the first African-American elected to statewide office in Maryland. His experiences as a successful [...]

Motley Fool: Five Ways To Ruin Your Credit

Motley Fool gives tips on what NOT to do to maintain good credit:   Improving your credit score takes some elbow grease. Ruining it, on the other hand, is a piece of cake.  Just a few false moves, and in no time, your credit reputation starts to suffer. It doesn’t even need to be something extreme, [...]

Cancer: The Case for Early Detection

CNN’s Vital Signs outlines ten facts on cancer based on information from the World Health Organization (WHO). The good news: The WHO estimates that 30 per cent of cancers can be prevented, mainly by not using tobacco, having a healthy diet and being physically active. The better news: A third of cancers could be cured if detected early and treated adequately.

From Unemployed to Self-Employed?

There’s nothing like a layoff to get the creative juices flowing on what’s next. For many, it’s a matter of finding another job. But for others, it awakens a spirit of entrepreneurship – either because of a burning desire to chart one’s own course or never again be in a situation to be downsized. Being your own boss isn’t as easy as it sounds. Business Week offers tips on how.

Rules To Live By in Post-Obama World

This was an interesting ditty written by NewsOne on rules for the Black community to live by now that we have a Black president, and a dwindling number of racism-based excuses for our less than “First Family” behavior. In an effort to put a new spin on traditional values and courtesies, the writer uses popular hip hop and R&B songs as his guide:

NYT Editorial on the Voting Rights Act

Sunday’s New York Times editorializes on upholding the Voting Rights Act: Some people claim that Barack Obama’s election has ushered in a “postracial” America, but the truth is that race, and racial discrimination, are still very much with us. The Supreme Court should keep this reality in mind when it considers a challenge to an [...]

Feeling A Little Green

I’m not much of an environmentalist, if at all. But I’m also not a climate change denier, though I think most of the doomsday scenarios are overblown perhaps to incite action. A friend of mine broached the subject of adding an environmental section to blackgirlgrown and at first I didn’t really think it fit. My common refrain is that I choose children over trees. But that is being overly simplistic and I do recognize (though not quite there yet on backing it up with consistent action) the need to take care of Mother Earth.

The Obama Effect: Black Women, Ghetto Culture, and the Civil Rights Struggle

Various writers and bloggers give their perception on what the election of President Obama means for black women, black love, ghetto culture, and the civil rights struggle.

This Week in Washington: January 26, 2009

The White House:  President Obama gave his first weekly address as President on Saturday.  President Obama outlined his priorities for the American Recovery and Investment Plan (economic stimulus bill).  President Obama will meet with Congressional leaders again this week to refine the plan amid growing concerns on the size, scope, and stimulative effect of the plan.  [...]

Could It Really Be A Thyroid Problem?

I’ve always thought “thyroid problems” were the easy scapegoat for gaining weight.  It invariably comes up when someone seeks to justify why they’ve gained weight or can’t seem to lose weight.  But it is indeed real and affects a significant population of women. 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid condition in their lifetime. About [...]

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