This Week in Washington: March 28, 2011

The White House: After announcing last week that the United States would join international efforts to intervene to protect civilians in Libya, President Obama will address the nation on Monday evening. Also this week, President Obama will travel to New York to deliver remarks at the dedication of the Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

There ought to be a law against beeping your horn in a residential neighborhood before 7 am. # Good read –> RT @MayaRockeymoore: Obama Underscores Similarities With Brazilians, but Ignores One – http://nyti.ms/g39gVW #afrolatinos # Reading –> A College Degree Is Still Worth It http://viigo.im/6dAQ # Also reading –> Michelle Obama: Education Prepared Me For [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

My Summer in #Japan and Ways You Can Help –> http://bit.ly/i0vzr0 # Read @HeelsNHelmets on blackgirlgrown –> Is Football Dead? http://bit.ly/hIjAWU #nfl #nfllockout # Reading –> RT @CNNMoney: Avoiding fundraiser scams during times of crisis http://bit.ly/hswVtY #japan #fundraising # RT @WrittenbyBene: Should My Resume Say "I'm Black" http://bit.ly/gOdsNO <<< great read via @ClutchMagazine # RT [...]

Have We No Shame?

Have We No Shame? Hat tip to Politics from the Eyes of An Ebony Mom for highlighting a recent article written by Star Jones for Uptown Magazine. I’m not a Star Jones fan. But I’m also not a hater. She operates in a realm of celebrity I rarely pay attention to. So it was with [...]

My Summer in Japan and Ways You Can Help

One of the coolest things I’ve done in my life is study abroad. For three months in college, I studied Japanese in Japan. Talk about a culture shock! But the people were warm, thoughtfully curious, and especially kind. In the major cities, I could close my eyes and feel like I was back home hearing [...]

Is Football Dead?

What does decertification of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and the ensuing court battle mean for football? Heels & Helmets has a brief blog post explaining what happened and what’s next for NFL Football: The NFL and its club owners decided to give up professional football for Lent. The NFL and the NFLPA [...]

Avoiding Student Loans

My cousin recently updated his Facebook status to celebrate completing his SAT. I’m so proud of him because it’s an indication and proof that he is college bound. But college isn’t cheap. I did my best with scholarships and work-study, but ultimately went down the rabbit hole of school loans. My hope and prayer is [...]

This Week in Washington: March 14, 2011

The White House: This week, President Obama will deliver a speech on education at a school in Virginia and welcome the Taoiseach of Ireland to the White House in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. On Friday, the First Family will travel to Brasilia, Brazil, the first stop on a trip to various countries in Latin [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

First DC, now Mo Co. Next shopping trip in VA. RT @WTOP: Bag tax coming to Montgomery County http://bit.ly/g7eWp2 #WTOP # RT @StaceyChavis: 30 Black Female Leaders You Should Know About http://bit.ly/e0ZsCR #blackwomenleaders # On blackgirlgrown: Sites We Like: CreditScoreQuiz.org http://bit.ly/hFr9TT #creditscore #getyourmoneyright # Guy at the bar has definitely been smoking that #charliesheen ish! [...]

Sites We Like: CreditScoreQuiz.org

What: CreditScoreQuiz.org, an informational tool developed by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and VantageScore Solutions. Why: Lots of factors go into your credit score.  And given its importance in getting a loan, a job, or a mortgage, figuring how you’re being measured is critical. The two organizations developed this credit score quiz and website to [...]

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