Althea Fung
5 African America Authors You Should Know for Black History Month
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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
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5 African American Icons Your Kids Can Write Black History Month Projects On
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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. While many students may choose to profile the life of those fallback figures that everyone already knows about, consider teaching your child about these African American pione
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.
US Population Growth Slowest in 70 Years
Population growth has slowed to its lowest levels since before the baby boom, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Wednesday.
The country’s population increased about 2.8 million to 311.6 million between April 1, 2010 and July 1, 2011 – a growth rate of 0.92 percent, the lowest since the mid-1940s.
Teens Vocal with Parents Resist Peer Pressure
Note to parents: Don’t get upset when your teen argues with you. It’s a good thing.
A new study finds teens who back down during arguments with their mothers often struggle to resist peer pressure.
Top 5 Tips for a Healthier Holiday
Between all the pies, cookies, Christmas hams and latkes – it is easy to gorge on food during the holiday season. But you shouldn’t let the holiday season be a time to overindulge. Here are some tips so you can have a healthier holiday season.
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Pen Swimming in Stomach Acid for 25 Years Still Writes
Doctors at a U.K. hospital proved the pen is truly mightier than the sword, when they discovered a pen that was sitting in stomach acid for 25 years still writes.