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National Community Reinvestment Day | “Warren Ballentine #1 Truthfighter”

Tomorrow is the day! Will you take the first challenge and invest back into our communities by opening an account at a black owned bank? I will, because at the end of the day the only thing our country pays attention to is money and power and those two things bring about the leverage to [...]

3Sep2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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Maxwell & BlackSummersNight | “My Night with Maxwell”

On August 5, 2009 I had the pleasure of watching Maxwell wrap up the first leg of his Black Summer’s Night tour in Durham, North Carolina. Prior to this, yeah I loved Maxwell’s music but after seeing this man live I have become a huge fan of the man, his new look and his music. [...]

2Sep2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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Grooveshark | “UBO Tribute to Michael Jackson”

When it comes to online music or streaming music there’s AccuRadio, Rhapsody, Napster and Pandora and I have used just about all of them to listen to music online but my new favorite service is Grooveshark. It is the self proclaimed way to listen to any song in the world for [...]

25Jul2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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How To Survive Your Job Search

I wanted to write this article because I spent about a year and a half jobless. And let me tell you it was hard, hard, hard. I very much consider myself a career woman so having to struggle to find a job (which I never had to do before) was humbling. For those of you [...]

22Jun2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency | “Jill Scott Starring Role in HBO Series”

Don’t’ forget to watch The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency premiering on HBO tonight Sunday, March 29 at 8pm. Watch Jill Scott bring to life the role of Precious Ramotswe, from the best-selling novels by Alexander McCall Smith, as she pursues her dream of opening the first and only female-owned detective agency in Botswana. The [...]

29Mar2009 | UBO Editor | 1 comment | Continued
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Review: Iman Global Chic vs. Global Goddess | “Faces of Beautiful You Episode 5: Merry Mascaras”

Iman has created a new line of accessories for HSN. To go along with the global inspired handbags, bangles and shoes are a signature cosmetic line designed to bring her beauty point of view to the masses. I received her Gold Long & Lush Mascara to review along with another beautiful woman of color Shalini [...]

28Mar2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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Review: Ahava Spa Getaway Kit | “Faces of Beautiful You: Episode 4: Spa Getaway & Get Ahead”

Times are tense. The news is filled with companies laying off and even so called safe state and county jobs aren’t looking so safe anymore. It’s enough to keep you tense. Know someone that needs to relax? Then make sure you grab them a AHAVA Pure Spa Getaway kit to help them relax and rejuvenate. [...]

14Mar2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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SisterStudy.org | “Go Bra less to Prevent Breast Cancer”

I’m a faithful listener of the Michael Baisden show and every Thursday is “Your Body is Your Temple” day. For the life of me I can’t remember the name of the doctor he had on his show but they made the connection of the number hours you wear a bra to your breast cancer [...]

3Mar2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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Hitting Newsstands | “March Issue of Upscale”

Pick up the latest issue of Upscale Magazine. Here is a sneak peek of what you will find in the March issue.
The Talented Twenty
Countdown of the highest paid entertainers in Hollywood.
Party Over There!
Find out what to do when one part of a couple is a social butterfly and the other isn’t.
Hair
Learn how to achieve [...]

2Mar2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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Sephora, Avon, E-luxury.. | “February Steals & Deals”

There’s no need to skimp on your favorite or even discovering new beauty products. This months steals and deals will keep you looking great without breaking the bank. I’m featuring coupons, free samples, free shipping and deep discounts from Sephora, Avon, E-luxury.com, Pro-Activ, Sheer Cover and Endless.com. Most of this offers are good now [...]

14Feb2009 | UBO Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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