Althea Fung

Openlibrary.org/Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com Openlibrary.org/Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com

5 African America Authors You Should Know for Black History Month

Openlibrary.org/Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com

African Americans have made significant contributions to the world of literature dating back to former slave Phyllis Wheatley who became the first African American poet and African American woman to publish writing in 1773. B

Category: History Tags:
Mars Inc. Mars Inc.

Mars Cuts King-Size Candy Bars

Mars Inc., makers of Snickers and M&Ms, announced Thursday it will phase out the king-size version of its candy bars, the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thinkstock Thinkstock

Fewer Americans Have Employer-Based Health Insurance

Fewer Americans got their health insurance through an employer in 2011 than in 2010, according to a new report from the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index.

Category: Business, National News Tags: ,
Hulton Archive, Getty Images/WikiCommons/US Department of Transportation/WikiCommons/dbking, Flickr Hulton Archive, Getty Images/WikiCommons/US Department of Transportation/WikiCommons/dbking, Flickr

5 African American Icons Your Kids Can Write Black History Month Projects On

Hulton Archive, Getty Images/WikiCommons/US Department of Transportation/WikiCommons/dbking, Flickr

If you are the parent of a school-age child you know the month of February means its time for a Black History Month project. W

Children's Television Workshop/Harpo Films/HBO Children's Television Workshop/Harpo Films/HBO

5 Great Family-Friendly African American Films

Family time is the best time to teach your children about the contributions of African Americans to the rich culture of our nation. While you might not have the time or resources to take your children to the Martin Luther King monument in Washington, DC, there are great movies you can watch that are as entertaining as they are educational.

Category: Entertainment News Tags: ,
Thinkstock Thinkstock

Children Attempt Suicide at a Younger Age

Young people who attempt suicide may be doing it at a younger age, according to a recently released study.

Category: Health and Wellness Tags: ,
Thinkstock Thinkstock

Homicide Drops From List of Top 15 Leading Causes of Death

Murder has dropped off the list of top 15 causes of death in the United States, for the first time in almost 50 years.

Courtesy of the FDA Courtesy of the FDA

Top Health News Stories of 2011

The year 2011 might be well remembered as the year of the revolt with millions around the world protesting dictators, Americans rebelling against corporations and young adults protesting against high tuition costs in Europe. B

Category: Uncategorized