Tide Of Negative Slanting On Television Will Soon Shift

On February 27, 2009, in Basic, Culture, Featured, International, Motivation, Politics, Relationships, by Black Fives

Once the pain and suffering of Americans has become severe enough, then most people will begin seeking out optimism wherever it can be found. Cable news political shows will follow suit.

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What Happened In Greenwich (Ct.), Ancestral Home Of Once Slave-Owning Bush Family?

On November 7, 2008, in Culture, Politics, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

In Greenwich, Ct. — the childhood home of President George Bush’s father and a long time Republican stronghold — President-elect Barack Obama won 18 of 21 voting districts and 53.8% of the total votes cast, to 46.2% for John McCain. It was the first time a Democrat had won Greenwich in a presidential election since [...]

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Did You (Or Do You Plan To) Vote Early?

On October 28, 2008, in Basic, Politics, by Black Fives

I wish I could vote early. But in the state where I live, Connecticut, early voting isn’t available. My biggest reasons for voting early? I don’t want to wait in lines. I’d rather give up my spot in line to someone else who’s schedule might not be as flexible as mine. I just want to [...]

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Negro Wages In 1910s, Compared To Money Opportunities Playing Basketball

On August 6, 2008, in Business, Community, Culture, History, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

In 1916 the price for a room at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City was $2.00 to $3.00 per night. How did that compare to the average wages of Negroes back then?

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