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		<title>Can you go to church online?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Joy of Jesus is an on-line church that offers its members the Word of god and prayers for the world. So many people spend their waking time on-line. Why not worship on-line?]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/02/06/can-you-go-to-church-online/</link>
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		<title>Ky-Mani, Bob Marley&#8217;s 10th child, pens controversial memoir &#8216;Dear Dad&#8217;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Son of the Legendary Bob Marley, Ky-Mani pens his personal, controversial memoir, Dear Dad: "Where's The Family In Our Family, Today?" The Story the Marley Family Apparently Doesn't Want You to Know. Available now on Amazon and in book stores to coincide with Bob Marley's 65th birthday February 6, 2010.]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/02/06/ky-mani-bob-marleys-10th-child-pens-controversial-memoir-dear-dad/</link>
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		<title>ARISE Magazine headlines top African designers at New York Fashion Week</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Leading global African-themed style and cultural magazine ARISE selected top African designers Black Coffee (www.blackcoffee.co.za), Loin Cloth and Ashes (www.loinclothandashes.com) along with Deola Sagoe (www.deolasagoedesign.com) to showcase Fall/Winter 2010 designs during the publication’s AFRICAN COLLECTIVE PART III Mercedes Benz Fashion Week runway presentation.]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/02/06/arise-magazine-headlines-top-african-designers-at-new-york-fashion-week/</link>
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		<title>25 years later &#8220;We Are The World&#8221; for Haiti earthquake victims</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On January 28, 1985, a day after the American Music Awards, stars gathered in Jim Henson studios under the direction Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie to record "We Are The World." The goal was to raise money and awareness about hunger in Africa.  Proceeds were donated to the newly formed charity, at the time, USA for Africa (www.usaforafrica.org).  To date, over $63 million dollars have been raised from this original recording co-written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson.]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/02/02/25-years-later-we-are-the-world-for-haiti-earthquake-victims/</link>
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		<title>Black culture goes front and center with the launch of BlackTV247.com</title>
		<description><![CDATA[BTV247, Inc., the leading digital media company focused exclusively on Black culture, today announced the launch of www.blacktv247.com, the single largest internet destination exclusively focused on Black-inspired programming.]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/01/31/black-culture-goes-front-and-center-with-the-launch-of-blacktv247-com/</link>
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		<title>The Oprah Winfrey Network picks up &#8220;Family Affair&#8221; at Sundance Film Festival (video)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK has acquired the rights to FAMILY AFFAIR, an independent feature length documentary film written and produced by Chico David Colvard. FAMILY AFFAIR, an intensely personal documentary that examines Mr. Colvard's compelling family history, garnered great attention at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival where it had its world premiere.]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/01/31/the-oprah-winfrey-network-picks-up-family-affair-at-sundance-film-festival/</link>
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		<title>EXCLUSIVE: Win FREE &#8220;I Believe&#8221; necklace from Payless ShoeSource and Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship for African American youth</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2009, Payless ShoeSource and the National Urban League forged a partnership to raise funds for the Inspiring Possibilities Scholarship Fund.  The scholarship fund provides scholarships in $2500 increments to African American students attending college/universities nationwide.  Now, in its second year, through the month of February 2010, Payless customers may visit their 800 stores as well as go online (www.payless.com/store) to purchase an inspirational "I Believe" necklace for the nominal cost of $4. I have partnered with Payless ShoeSource to offer a promotion in the spirit of Black History Month and their ongoing commitment to support higher education for minorities.  Below are the guidelines to win a FREE "I Believe" necklace.]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/01/28/exclusive-win-free-i-believe-necklace-from-payless-shoesource-and-inspiring-possibilities-scholarship-for-african-american-youth/</link>
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		<title>Tyler Perry touring for first time in 5 years with &#8220;Madea&#8217;s Big Happy Family&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I've been reading Tyler Perry's journal entries (he calls them"Email Messages from Tyler") on his website www.tylerperry.com/_Messages, particularly the ones since Maxine's passing, and it seems like hitting the stage was just what he needed to get back into life.  "Madea's Big Happy Family" kicked off on January 4, 2010 in El Paso, TX and concludes May 9, 2010 in Detroit, MI.]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/01/28/tyler-perry-touring-for-first-time-in-5-years-with-madeas-big-happy-family/</link>
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		<title>Glaucoma Prevention: EyeCare America offers free eye exams</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Glaucoma is something that I've witnessed within my own family, and is my personal reminder to get regular eye exams.  It's also the leading cause of blindness among African Americans and also common amongst Latin Americans.  One of the most frightening aspects is that often there are no warning signs making it imperative that everyone get regular eye exam to prevent blindness.  January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and while the month is nearly over, this information is beneficial year round.  ]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/01/28/glaucoma-prevention-eyecare-america-offers-free-eye-exams/</link>
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		<title>2010 highlights from Allstate Give Back Day and Heroes honorees</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Allstate joined President Barack Obamas call for a national day of service on Jan. 19, designating the 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday as Allstate Beyond February Give Back Day...Thousands of volunteers across the country answered Allstate's call to service.  Here are a few photos and highlights from Allstate Give Back Day 2010...]]></description>
		<link>http://affrodite.net/2010/01/25/2010-highlights-from-allstate-give-back-day-and-heroes-honorees/</link>
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