Via: newsone.com Paige Parkerson of Beaumont, Texas has been charged with first-degree felony murder for allegedly stabbing her children’s father over a cheap Mother’s Day gift. The father, Clifton “JR” Barkin, was dropped off at home around 11:30 p.m. Sunday night by his mother, Evetta Wright, after she drove him to a local Wal-Mart to […]
Via: newsone.com No justice, no peace has been National Action Network’s (NAN) mantra for some time now. Coined by Rev. Al Sharpton, the phrase has been chanted by many throughout rallies and protests around the country – and even beyond. But what do those very words actually mean? How many of us truly understand the […]
Via: defendernetwork.com Okay, so we all love the surprising “Hey I’m downstairs with some coffee, buzz me up!” But what do you do when your place is a disaster zone and you can already hear him walking up the stairs? There are a few go-to products that you should keep around… ALWAYS. Anti Bacterial wipes […]
Via: defendernetwork.com Being a stay-at-home mom doesn’t mean that raising your child is your only job. What does it mean to be a stay-at-home mom? This is one job that doesn’t have an exact set of responsibilities, expectations or for that matter yearly monetary raise. Ha! As a stay-at-home mom, I sometimes wonder how the […]
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Join Millions around the country as we come together today in prayer and remember “Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord” Psalm 33:12 1. Missouri City-City Hall, 10:00Am – 11:00AM 2. Mickey Leland Federal Building , 1919 Smith Street, 11:30Am – 1:00PM 3. City of Houston – City Hall Reflection Pond, 12:00PM – […]
Via: nationaldayofprayer.org The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, […]
Via: nationaldayofprayer.org 2012 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER PROCLAMATION Prayer has always been a part of the American story, and today countless Americans rely on prayer for comfort, direction, and strength, praying not only for themselves, but for their communities, their country, and the world. On this National Day of Prayer, we give thanks for our […]
Via: defendernetwork.com The CDC released a report recently, revealing the U.S. teen birth rate decreased again in 2010. Almost every state saw a decline in teen births from 2007-2010, but Arizona experienced the biggest drop at 29 percent. In fact, U.S. births by mothers of all ages dropped in 2010, and experts cite the economy […]
Via: wbir.com Tennessee legend Pat Summitt can add another honor to her long list of accomplishments and accolades. On the day the University of Tennessee will formally announce that she is stepping down as the Lady Vols head basketball coach, President Barack Obama announced that Summitt is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. […]
Via: defendernetwork.com Acclaimed author and “Waiting to Exhale” extraordinaire, Terry McMillan, recently told the Huffington Post that she is happy Oprah is being considered for a role in the book-to-film sequel. After Whitney Houston passed away, both McMillan and her screenwriter partner Lor Lakin Hutcherson had to take some time to rework the storyline and […]
Via: newsone.com This grandma doesn’t take any crap from anyone. Not even a cop! Venus Green, 90, locked a Baltimore City Police Officer in her basement after being accused of shooting her grandson in her private home. In July of 2009, Green’s grandson, Tallie, was shot and wounded. While Tallie says he was shot at […]