You've heard the saying; it was made famous by John F. Kennedy to suggest that an increase in a particular region's wealth would enhance the overall wealth of the entire country. Ronald Reagan and his minions came along and used the same aphorism to sugg...

Public interest lawyer Thuli Brilliance Makama of Swaziland is among this year's winners of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for her work attempting to halt the killing of suspected poachers by private park rangers in national parks. The "poac...

A U.S. bill touted for its trade benefits to African countries has been a mixed bag at best and a bust at worst. The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA), now 10 years old, expanded some countries' economies like a balloon, bringing the largest man...

Fish, flowers, fruit and vegetables were tossed or fed to cows throughout Africa as a volcanic eruption in Iceland paralyzed flights to European markets. In Kenya, some 10 million flowers — mostly roses — were thrown away while asparagus, broccoli an...

At this year's Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast, six African American women were honored by The Journal. The event was exciting and inspiring. It was special in more ways than one. The fact that it highlighted the women who lead some of the most powe...

I have not yet been able to check this out, but I learned this from a source that has usually been reliable. I was told that the Lakers own four airplanes. They used all four to fly to Oklahoma City for their two games against the Thunder. Lakers Air One...

Kiani Profit takes second in the heptathlon with 5,686 points Kiani Profit to compete in Saturday's 400 finals April 17, 2010 Clemson, S.C. - Kiani Profit broke a 25-year-old school record in the heptathlon this weekend, earning second place with 5,68...

Jalisa Williams, a John Muir High School athlete and graduate is doing well at Washington State University. Jalisa WilliamsClass: JuniorHometown: Pasadena, CaliforniaHigh School: John Muir HighHeight: 5-10Event: Hurdles WSU CAREER. SOPHOMORE (2008-...

LAKERS WILL TRY TO KEEP DURANT UNDER DURESS! Lakers head coach Phil Jackson is a student of history. He is applying what he learned many years ago to the Kevin Durant problem. Some years ago, Jackson was the coach of the Chicago Bulls, when Michael Jord...

Pasadena's Greening the Earth Day and Armory Family Arts Festival will feature what's new and exciting in environmental stewardship. Boosted by technology and the popularity of helping the planet stay healthy, the festival will feature green products, gr...

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel--v7 not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are confusing you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ....

I have been writing "Ruthie's Blog" for a few months. While I do not consider myself a writer, I have much to say. Seldom have I written unless I have been significantly moved by a topic or issue which many readers have noted in my Blog. I have receiv...

You may have heard and read about the benefits of a living trust as an estate planning tool. You may think it is the right thing to do -- but you're stopped cold by the price tag. Let's look at the range of offers. The lowest price I've seen for a living...

New business owners often consider incorporating in Delaware but often confess they don't understand the bottom line reasoning. Like the latest diet fads, many business owners are simply following the common trend of incorporating in Delaware. The trend s...

Vannie Brown is Retiring after 55 Years Who says family can't work together? Vannie Brown has worked with and for her sister, Arzella Valentine and brother-in-law, Fred Valentine at Woods-Valentine Mortuary for 55 years. She remembers many people tellin...

A new state law allows taxpayers to immediately exclude from their income the amount of mortgage debt on their home loan that has been forgiven by their lender. The law largely brings California statutes into conformity with current federal law. Previousl...

Although the National Urban League has been issuing the annual "State of Black America" report for 34 years, for some inexplicable reason, everywhere you look these days, some group is sponsoring a panel discussion titled the "State of Black America." Tav...

Title I was created "to ensure all children a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a high-quality education." However, the formula for distributing Title I funds is stacked against the very children it was most intended to help. The current formula (a com...

Fox News Channel quickly dropped plans to include LL Cool J in Sarah Palin's interview special, "Real American Stories," after the hip hop and Hollywood star revealed that Fox was repackaging a two-year-old interview without his permission. Fox News owned...

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Board of Directors announced that actress Cicely Tyson will be honored with the Association's Spingarn Medal, the NAACP's highest honor. Tyson will become the 95th recipient of the aw...