Category: Feature Story
‘Women Have All of the Power’ is a book full of a father’s dating tips to his daughters – MSNBC
September 5th, 2010, Comments Off
From MSNBC: When Michael Lockwood was a single divorced dad, he’d often write down dating advice that he planned to give to his daughters when they grew up. Years later, he’s turned those thoughts and advice into a book “Women Have All the Power, Too Bad They Don’t Know It.” Click here to read more [...]
Judge approves Kodak’s $21.4M settlement in discrimination case – AP
September 4th, 2010, Comments Off
From AP: Under the settlement, 3,008 workers get $9.65 million and their lawyers $9.7 million in fees and expenses. Adjustments to individual awards were negotiated, with a dozen workers having $75,000 awards reduced by one-third. Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
Sean Bell’s fiancee may run for NYC City Council – nydailynews.com
September 3rd, 2010, Comments Off
From NY Daily News: The fiancee of police shooting victim Sean Bell is considering running for the Queens City Council seat left vacant when Councilman Thomas White died, Politico reported Wednesday night. Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
Mos Def encourages science education – AOL
September 2nd, 2010, Comments Off
From AOL: Mos Def wants to send students off into space. The Brooklyn emcee is partnering wit NASA and singer Goapele to help promote science education at the I.S.I.S. Science & Culture Festival in Oakland, Calif. this weekend. Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
Bill aims for diversity on Wall Street – chicagotribune.com
September 1st, 2010, Comments Off
From Chicago Tribune: The recently enacted financial reform legislation tries in numerous ways to change how Wall Street companies and their federal regulators act, but a little-noticed provision aims for something potentially more difficult and controversial — altering how they look. Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
Texas Democrat breaks rules, gives CBC scholarships to relatives – cbsnews.com
August 31st, 2010, Comments Off
From CBS News: A Democratic congresswoman from Texas has admitted to inappropriately giving thousands of dollars in college scholarships to four of her own relatives and her top aide’s two children, the Dallas Morning News first reported. Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
Marking Katrina anniversary, President Obama praises New Orleans’ resilience – cnn.com
August 30th, 2010, Comments Off
From CNN: Calling the federal response to Hurricane Katrina “a shameful breakdown in government,” President Barack Obama said Sunday as rebuilding continues, officials are looking ahead to avoid a repeat when future disasters strike. Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
Sharpton’s ‘Reclaim the Dream’ event brings thousands to honor MLK – washingtonpost.com
August 29th, 2010, Comments Off
From The Washington Post: Thousands of people joined the Rev. Al Sharpton and other leaders Saturday to commemorate the anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington in 1963. Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise on BR Tweet
New Orleans schools seize post-Katrina momentum – edweek.org
August 27th, 2010, Comments Off
From Education Week: “We’re experiencing a dramatic increase in academic achievement,” said Paul G. Pastorek, the state superintendent of public instruction. “But perhaps more importantly, we have a revival of public schools in New Orleans. And it’s a revival that has a lot of legs.” Click here to read more Today’s top headlines | Advertise [...]
Omaha boys get man-to-man talk – omaha.com
August 26th, 2010, Comments Off
From Omaha World-Herald: “What you see is what you will be,” said Tom Warren, president and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska. “We’re here because we love you. We’re here because we care.” Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines Tweet
