July 2010

Russia Elects First Black Politician

This past month, a historic first occurred in Russia. Jean Gregoire Sagbo, a 48-year-old from the West African country of Benin, became the first black

The Other Side of Anemia: Iron Overload?

Scientific literature has noted the correlation between nutrition and a number of medical complications. Disease and acute conditions like chronic fatigue, joint pain, liver disease,

10 Hot Hip-Hop Songs Taking Over the Summer

Each year, there are always several sensational hip-hop songs that stand out during the summer season. In 1989, Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power” became the

Unemployment Extension: How it Will Impact Blacks

After months-long political posturing and stalemate by  Republicans, President Barack Obama signed a six-month extension of emergency jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed on Thursday.