The World Organization of Pride and Power will host the First Annual World Pride and Power Conference in an effort to foster unity, empowerment and inclusion in LGBT communities of African descent and their allies. Why should you wait? You should attend if you are a person of color, an activist, a poet, a writer, a politician, or a businessperson.…
No vacation is complete without shopping, whether you’re traveling in Asia or the United States. It’s a must experience to splash out some cash for some of the merchandise from the country you’re visiting. In Asia, Hong Kong is known for its cheap but really good merchandise, ranging from clothing, electronics, toys, and other goods. And if you are visiting…
American multimedia artist (painting, sculpture, and printmaking), Charles Rogers Grooms, also known as Red Grooms, was born on June 7, 1937 in Nashville, Tennessee. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, and later at Peabody College, Nashville. In 1956, Grooms moved to New York City and enrolled at the New School for Social Research. A year later, while…
I used to believe that the reason Americans ate poorly is because they simply live in a fast-paced society and are misinformed. I know I don’t believe that. With so many great products available, like “super size me,” Americans should realize that fast food is terrible for you. I remember in my psychology class we were talking about eating disorders…
Have a phone number you don’t know much about and want to locate its rightful owner? If you’ve come across a mysterious number or have prank calls harassing you, don’t worry, the information you want, including name and address, is just around the corner. Using a reverse phone number lookup from Dogpile, people used to be able to look up…
Kosher food and kosher cooking seem to be more popular than ever. Many people assume that “kosher” means “healthy.” Actually, the Hebrew word “kosher” means “suitable.” The term refers to ingredients and animals that are determined to be “suitable” according to the Hebrew Bible or “Torah”. The three criteria established in the Torah that define a kosher land animal are…
Marrakech is a captivating city that offers countless opportunities to explore Morocco’s countryside, spas, mountain ranges and desert areas. From Marrakech, an extraordinarily well-connected city, it is easy to travel to some of the most wonderful places in the country, including the impressive fishing port of Essaouira, the charming little town of Imlil on the edge of the Toubkal National…
1. Dunn’s River Falls – The island of Jamaica offers amazing shore excursions, but one of the best is Dunn’s River Falls. These falls are impressive, and while climbing to the top can be challenging, it’s well worth the effort once you get there. On the way up you can stop and take a dip in the river to cool…
I’ve heard this question many times, particularly when friends have just returned from vacation: “Are timeshares a good buy?” On more than a few occasions, my friends had already purchased the timeshare and were just looking for positive reinforcement for their impulse purchase! There are cheap family vacation options to consider before finding yourself sipping on a daiquiri at a…
If you’ve been wondering how to get help finding low-income health insurance in Colorado, you’ve come to the right place. That people living in CO could benefit from programs designed to help people with low incomes, but who need guidance on how to get the help they need. Read on to learn more about how you can get the help…