By Milton Este Article Reprint The Apple App Store is now five years old and what could be a better way to celebrate than to make popular applications free for a limited time? Apple is
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Conscious Black Folks And Mainstream Media Just Don’t Mix!
By Lance Scurvin Article Reprint As a relatively conscious Black man, I oftentimes become insulted at what I observe being put out here specifically aimed at the Black audience by the so called mainstream media
Read moreNot all suburban libraries are created equal
Libraries find innovative ways to serve patrons, some with far fewer resources than others By: Adriana Cardona Article Reprint The American Library Association just wrapped up its annual conference in Chicago this week. High on
Read moreDisney Buys Rights to Marvel Movies From Viacom’s Paramount
By Christopher Palmeri & Michael White Article Reprint Walt Disney Co. (DIS), the owner of Marvel Entertainment, acquired the rights to four Marvel superhero movies held by Viacom Inc. (VIAB)’s Paramount Pictures, the studio that
Read moreNike Gives Kevin Durant a Second Chance at Being Drafted First
Only Anton Barrels stands in his way By David Gianatasio Article Reprint “He can’t ball, he just tall.” With smack talk on his sneering lips, 5-foot-9 forward Anton Barrels makes his commercial debut in this
Read moreThe Corporate States of America: A Map That Shows Each State’s Most Famous Brand
Room for argument? By David Gianatasio Article Reprint Quick, what’s New Mexico’s most famous brand? Correct! Nobody cares. Especially me. Anyway, artist and writer Steve Lovelace is getting some buzz for his “Corporate States of
Read moreTwitter Wants to Be Social Epicenter for Live Events
By Maura McGowan Article Reprint Twitter has long been a virtual water cooler, simulating a communal viewing experience during prime-time TV moments. During a panel at Brookings’ Center for Technology Innovation, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo
Read moreCHA reveals next phase of massive public housing redevelopment
By: Natalie Moore Article Reprint In 1994, Chicago public housing high rises failed federal government standards. The massive cinder block buildings had become as recognizable as the city’s skyline. They were also viewed as a
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