MICHELLE OBAMA
TAKES ON OBESITY
BY Nancy Benac, Associated Press
First lady Michelle Obama framed her national campaign against childhood obesity in intensely personal terms Thursday...
A recent study stated that there were 79,874 reported cases of domestic violence in the United States in 2009, up over 7,000 cases from the previous year, and up 13,000 cases from 2007. The profile of a victim of domestic violence—traditionally thought of as a younger female—is rapidly changing.
President Wheelock College
Jackie Jenkins-Scott believes passionately in the idea that people can make a difference, and she isn't afraid of challenges that can transform institutions. But it is her deep commitment to service that has motivated her to be a leader in two fields ...
Welcome to AA Boomers
Cathy Hughes - TV One
The TV-One Interview with Kam WilliamsCatherine Elizabeth Woods Hughes was born in Omaha, Nebraska where she attended Creighton University and the University of Nebraska. But before graduating, she began working at KOWH, a local black radio station where she handled assorted jobs en route to becoming well-known in the industry. ....Arts & Culture
An AABoomer Tribute
TEDDY PENDERGRASS
“The Teddy Bear”
March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010
By: Lois Ann Clark - Publisher
When the phone rings early in the morning, it is usually the harbinger of bad news. So, when my phone rang...
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Sugar of the Crop:
My Journey to Find the Children of Slaves by Sana Butler
The Lyons Press
Hardcover, $24.95
256 pages
Entrepreneurship
CATHY HUGHES
The TV One Interview
with Kam Williams
Catherine Elizabeth Woods Hughes was born in Omaha, Nebraska where she attended Creighton University and the University of Nebraska. But before graduating, she began working at KOWH, a local...
Finance
Big Changes Are Coming With New Credit Card Laws Most provisions of the new federal credit card law took effect on Feb. 22. The changes are significant, so you should take time to understand how they might affect you. ...
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FIRST LADY
MICHELLE OBAMA
TAKES ON OBESITY
BY Nancy Benac, Associated Press
First lady Michelle Obama framed her national campaign against childhood obesity in intensely personal terms Thursday, relating that her own daughters were starting...
Lifestyles
BY KEVIN STANLEY
A recent study stated that there were 79,874 reported cases of domestic violence in the United States in 2009, up over 7,000 cases from the previous year, and up 13,000 cases from 2007. The profile of a victim of domestic violence—traditionally...
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Carolina Woman Visits Sierra Leone with Her Ancestor In Spirit
The road to Dunkegba – a small village on the coast of Sierra Leone – was lined with school children. Dressed in green uniforms, dozens of them welcomed Thomalind Polite with a song:
Travel
Elaine Lee is an avid world traveler, travel writer and media maven. She is the author/editor of "Go Girl: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure" as well as a freelance travel writer who has contributed to the numerous national and local magazines,...
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Older Americans Month
In observance of Older Americans Month in May, AABoomers.com would like to recognize AABoomers who are making significant contributions to their communities.
AABoomers.com, recognizes the contributions of AABoomers women during Women's History Month in March. This month, we are pleased to highlight the achievements of several women who have made a significant impact in their fields, including media mogul, Cathy Hughes, and Jackie Jenkins Scott, the first African American President of predominately white Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts. We also highlight the efforts of our venerable First Lady, Michelle Obama, and her campaign to fight childhood obesity.
According to census data, the majority of AABooomers earning over $75,000 annually, live in either the D.C., NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, or Houston metropolitan areas. AABoomers.com is planning a series of articles on AABoomers in these cities. If you can share information about the major players and "what's going on" with AABoomers in these areas, contact us at