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King Papers Revisted By NBAF On Anniversary

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"Who are we right now," asked Leatrice Ellzy, manager of Artistic Programming at the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF), after the recent community reading of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s essay "The World House?"

On April 4 at the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, guests gathered to pay homage to the late great civil rights leader Dr.

An Uncomfortable Truth: STDs Among Young, American Women

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It is every woman's nightmare to wake up and feel an uncomfortable itchy feeling or to bathe and find that no matter how much she has washed, that disgusting smell just will not go away.

Studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that 1 in 4 American Females ages ranging from 14-19 has a sexually transmitted disease, the Associated Press reported.

News Briefs: Around The Globe In 60 Seconds

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Florida Regrets the Slavery Decision

Florida recently became the sixth U.S. state to apologize for its involvement in slavery. Sparked by Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's speech on America's race relations, the state has vowed to start the healing process for this "shameful chapter" in their history.

The Trail To The White House Presses Forward

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

John S. McCain

Party Affiliation: Republican
Estimated Delegate Count: 1,325 (source: CNN)
Delegates Needed to Secure Nomination: 0
Total Amount Raised Thus Far: $75 million (source: AP)
Total Amount Raised in March: $15 million

Latest Stories in the News:

-McCain criticized Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in a recent speech, stating that their wanting to pull out of the war in Iraq is a "failure of leadership.

Every Penny Counts When It Comes To St. Jude

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The members of the Clark Atlanta University (CAU) chapter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital plans to revamp the motto, "Culture for Service."

When most students enter CAU during their freshmen year, they are bombarded with seminars and workshops as well as being introduced to a letter-writing campaign.

Fashion Show Spreads Awareness, Donations to Fund AID Atlanta

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Over 40 Million people are living with AIDS. Georgia is the eighth highest state in the United States for people infected with AIDS. Are you also aware that Atlanta makes up for more than half of that? The Atlanta University Center is the highest percentage of AIDS is Atlanta.

J Williams' Ransom Advice

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Hello J. Williams,

I'm pregnant by my boyfriend and the semester is almost over. I haven't told him yet and I have to go home for the summer miles away from him. My family doesn't know either and I'm 1 ½ months along. My girls told me I should get an abortion but I was raised learning that doing that will get me sent to hell.

SGA President Discusses Presidential Platform, A.C.T.I.O.N. Jackson

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the spring semester is coming to a close and SGA elections are fast approaching, I thought this was a good time to reflect on my tenure serving my fellow students as the Student Government Association President. I came to Clark Atlanta University in 2004 as a freshman because, unlike many of the other schools I had been accepted to, Clark Atlanta University offered me a distinct opportunity to be a part of a long legacy of greatness personified in our parent institutions while allowing me to create my own legacy as a student at a newly formed university.

"Making The Band 4" Proves To Be Successful With The Group's Debut Album

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Their self titled Bad Boy release hit store shelves March 25, leaving all of the world's anticipation and curiosity in the group's success to finally be put to rest and answered. How would the group that was chosen and formed right in front of our very own eyes do?

In a sense there is almost a feeling of some sort of connection to these five men, who fans watched from their homes battle and struggle to find their sound and gel as a group on MTV's blockbuster show "Making the Band 4," as well as the latest installment "Making the Band.

Crowded Space: The Cluttered Mind

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The mind is a terrible thing to waste,
And definitely a complicated element to overuse,
It gives you power when you have control over it,
But once you lose a grip your body it can abuse,
Try to keep up and stay on top of everything is what you attempt,
No

The Breakdown with J. Williams

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

MRS. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

OKAY, OKAY, OKAY!!! They're married. Stop sending me e-mails! Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Beyoncé "Beyoncé" Knowles (ha) have officially tied the knot�or jumped the broom�well, you get what I'm saying. The thing is that they didn't want any of the media to be involved in the very private ceremony, which took place April 4 amongst a few family and friends in Jay-Z's Tribeca Apartment.

FSN Shares Tips To Break Into The Industry

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For the second year Sports South and Fox Sports Network (FSN) held a panel discussion at Clark Atlanta University to discuss tips on how to get hired and the importance of, "staying on top of competition."

Six Fox Sports representatives from departments where included in the panel discussion.

Kansas' Victory Over Memphis Makes Them NCAA Champions

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Memphis and Kansas fans were outraged, desperate, and hungry. Kansas Jayhawks hadn't won a national championship game since 1988. Memphis Tigers haven't been crowned national champions since 1985. After a hard fought battle between the Jayhawks and Tigers in Monday night's NCAA championship game, Kansas fans left San Antonio satisfied with their Super Mario.