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New Leadership of the Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Victorious in Recent Court DecisionResolution from Philadelphia area courts in "National Congress of Black Women vs. Veronica Florence McPherson and Wachovia Bank S.C. #: 07-07-20-6336 H.D.: September 7, 2007"
Philadelphia Congress of the National Congress of Black Women (PC-NCBW)NCBW is non-partisan and is the first organization that has its primary mission the political empowerment of African American women.- Greatest Presidents of the United States - Top ThreeA look at the countdown of the 10 greatest presidents in U.S. history, with this article looking at the top three.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis: The First Commissioner of Baseball & His LegacyA biography of Major League Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis
The "Man's" Lab RatsA brief look at the U.S. government, and a few of it's biological dirty deeds, perpetrated against the U.S. populace.- President Obama Gives "State of the Union" Message on January 27th, 2010An in-depth recounting of President Obama's State of the Union address on Jan. 27th, 2010.
The Oscar Winners: Dalton Trumbo, Best Screenplay "Roman Holiday," "The Brave One,"A biography of Oscar-winning screenwriter Dalton Trumbo
The DREAM ACT Will Not Become a Nightmare for America. At Least Not YetIn a desperate attempt to hold power Senator Harry Reid attempted to attach amnesty legislation into a Defense appropriations bill. Many have called this "shameless" and "disgraceful". Enough Senators listened to the will of the people.- The NAACP Has No Room to Talk About Another Group Being RacistThe NAACP has passed a resolution blasting the Tea Party Movement as a racist and extremist group. They ignore the fact that Barack Obama has done things that many people, including some blacks, don't want done or agree with.
- The Connection Between Domestic Violence and Welfare ReformThis research paper discusses the history of the welfare system in the United States, the stigma attached for those on welfare, an analysis of the Family Violence Option under the PRWORA program, politics of the connection, and poor women in prison.
- The War on Drugs -- is it Working?Of all the laws the United States has passed in the effort to hinder drug use, the "Pure Food and Drug Act" of 1906 has probably been the most successful. It created the FDA, which approves any food or medicine before it can be made available for people to use.
- "We Shall Overcome": The History Behind the Ultimate Protest SongA look at one of the most beloved anthems of the civil rights movement.
- The Future of Affirmative Action: A Look at Unfair Equal Employment Opportunities and Other BiasesA look at why women seemed to have fared bettern than black men as a result of the various acts for Affirmative Action since 1964
- The Thirteenth AmendmentThe Thirteenth Amendment was a necessary epilogue to the Emancipation Proclamation and a prologue to the Fourteenth Amendment. The Amendment was needed to formally abolish slavery and reinforce the Government during reconstruction
- Born on June 11th: Unique Facts, Famous Faces and History of Your BirthdayBorn on June 11th? Read ahead if your birthday falls on June 11th to see all the unique facts and information that your personal date of birth marks and is known for in addition to it being all about you!
- The Constitution and ChristianityAn essay addressing several arguments from Evangelical Christians regarding the US, our Constitution, and countering the argument that it was founded as a Christian nation.
- Died of a TheoryExamination of the causes and effects of the American Civil War: Economic, social, and political influences examined.
- Dolley Payne Todd Madison: Importance as the First LadyDolley's untraditional ideas allowed her to aid her husband while still managing to play the "proper" woman in public life. Counting two terms as Jefferson's hostess and two terms as Madison's counterpart, Dolley reigned as the First Lady for sixteen years.
- Affirmative Action: Blacks, White Women and the Handicappeda reive wof the successes and lack thereof for blacks, white women and the disabled since world war II
- History of Midwifery in the U.S.Beginning in simplicity, midwifery has survived through the centuries, fulfilling its meaning of ''with woman" as birth, and the renewal of life.
- Women in the Civil Rights MovementThis paper is about women's roles in the civil rights movement. It is especially focused on the contributions of African-American women.
- Congressional Gold Medal Recipients: Notable African-AmericansThe Congressional Gold Medal of Honor is considered the United States Congress equivalent to the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- The Debate About Menthol CigarettesMenthol is a natural flavoring agent found in many commercially available products.
Remembering African Americans Who Contributed to America's DiversityPeople of African American ancestry have made significant contributions to the national culture, although some names are not well known. This summary gives highlights of the lives of some them in recognition of Black History month.
Obama and Hillary's Battle for Presidency Hurts Both Candidates in the EndThe riveting, brutal brawl between Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will probably result in the nomination of the loser of the general election.
Will Harold Ford's Upcoming Marriage to a White Woman Prevent Him from Being Hillary Clinton's Running Mate?African-American Chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council Harold Ford Is a Possible Vice Presidential Nominee
Candidate for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Joyce EubanksJoyce has been an adjunct professor, teaching trial skills to law students, at Temple University Beasley School of Law for ten years.- Woodrow Wilson: The Life of a PresidentWoodrow Wilson was a Democrat who won the Presidency of the United States in 1912. He went on to serve eight years in the Oval Office, making an incredible impact in the world by proposing the formation of the League of Nations and promoting peace after World War I.
- 12 Women Who Make it Happen in Washington, D.CFamous Washingtonians and transplants. Influential women who make a difference and top DC's hot list today. From Michelle Obama, Diane Rehm and Sheila Johnson to Eleanor Clift and Joan A. Kuriansky.
- Reiterate Reform or Self Destruct? Horrors of Child AbuseOur ancestors, during childhood, were regarded as miniature adults- to be seen and not heard. They had little function in society, serving mainly as property of their parents.
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