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Homestead pastor and retired paratrooper Donald Turner (b. 1936) reflects on racial tension in his adolescent years and his faith in God based on interviews conducted by teens Darnel Youngblood and Alon Rutledge in 2015.  More stories like this are available at www.neighborhoodvoice.org/crossingfences

You are probably already familiar with terms like OMG, LOL and WTF, but teen texting lingo does not end there. Chances are your kids speak text far be tter than you do, but it is important to stay as fluent as possible. While many texting terms are harmless - the equivalent of slang used by teens of every generation - others are more worrying. There...

Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Successful Black business owners have been saying a lot over the years, but perhaps we haven't been listening. And so one new e-book reveals exactly what they've been saying! Published by Urban Ebooks, its called Top 365 Inspiring Quotes From Black Millionaires and Billionaires (exclusively available for just $2.99 at www.urbanebooks.com), and its the first publication...

The NBA has now taken center stage as they're coming out of their All-Star Break and have finished their annual Trade Deadline. You know, when the contending teams acquire top players from non-contending teams in exchange for prospective players. Apparenly the top trade of the day is the The Los Angeles Clippers acquiring forward Jeff Green from the Memphis Grizzlies...

Laminate flooring mimics the look of traditional woods while offering easy installation and lasting durability. At first glance, it can be difficult to spot the difference between hardwoods and laminate flooring. What appears to be a natural wood grain pattern is really a thin layer of decor paper (a photographic image) under a tough-as-nails protective film that is glued...

Hill District pastor and community leader Rev. Johnnie Monroe (b.1941) reflects on the importance of the church and his faith in today’s youth to become the leaders of tomorrow based on interviews conducted by teens Timothy Zigler and Isaiah Brice-Pickens in 2012. More stories like this are available at www.neighborhoodvoice.org/crossingfences

Hip-Hop legend Paradise Gray (b. 1964 ) reflects on becoming an activist and ushering in a new generation of hip-hop based on interviews conducted by teens Davon Moultrie and Justin Hodeney in 2014. More stories like this are available at www.neighborhoodvoice.org/crossingfences

Hip-Hop legend Paradise Gray (b. 1964 ) reflects on becoming an activist and ushering in a new generation of hip-hop based on interviews conducted by teens Davon Moultrie and Justin Hodeney in 2014. More stories like this are available at        www.neighborhoodvoice.org/crossingfences

It may have taken 2 overtimes, but the Pitt Panthers officially ended their 3-game losing streak as they beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 101-96 at the Petersen Events Center. The Panthers are now 18-7 (7-6 ACC) and avoided a bitter loss which would've all but damaged their already fading NCAA Tournament hopes. The true stars of the game were...

CNN-Don't count the iPhone out yet. January is typically a horrible month for sales, which plunge after booming during the holidays. Apparently not this year. Last month, sales were just about even with December's sales, according to estimates by Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White. Relative to December, White said last month was the best January for the iPhone since 2008 -- all the...