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Travel Agents vs. Online Agents: Which is Better?
Summer has finally come! No more snowy days and bad weather. It’s time to start planning those trips you’ve had to put off all winter. Different traveling agents are offering cheaper deals to places around the world, especially with the economy in a recession. Travel agents and online agents are starting to make bids in order to try and win customers over. Now you have to decide which agent you will give your business to.
Footsteps: A Look at the Paths Paved by Ethel L. Payne and Soledad O'Brian
GlossMagazineOnline promised to present to you, in each issue, black women who have made an impact on society and those who have tread meticulously in their path. African American women in every era from slavery to civil rights, politics to business, and sports to entertainment have set a prevailing path for the next generation of history makers. Black women have been globally venerated and are truly exemplary.
There is nothing like filling your belly with a delectable meal that seems to sooth the soul and satisfy the palate. Located in the historic Bronzeville area, Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles promises to tantalize the taste buds with food reminiscent of grandma’s cooking.
Homeless Youth Speak Out For Change
CHICAGO – It’s no surprise that homelessness exists in Chicago, but what most people may not know is that many of Chicago’s homeless range between ages 14-21.
This topic, and many other issues that affect Chicago’s homeless youth, were expressed during a night of personal testimony and artistic expression entitled “Change Please.” Several community members, guests, and activists attended the art show and speak out in November, which was produced by homeless and formerly homeless youth.
Election Update: And the Winner Is...
After over 20 months of campaigning, primary season elections, national conventions, choosing running mates, participating in tough debates, and negative attacks, the presidential election season has finally come to an end. Crossing the finish line we have Democratic Senator, now President-Elect, Barack Obama from Illinois. Republican Senator John McCain from Arizona did come close on the popular vote, but in the end Obama won 364 Electoral College votes compared with McCain’s 162 votes (11 votes from Missouri are still withstanding according to reports.)
When sitting in front of the national news, most youth today do not realize the fact that this year’s election is history in the making. To see an African American candidate this close to being the next president of the United States of America is quite frankly mind boggling for many. To be a citizen of a country that is participating in, what most would consider a senseless war, is even more mind boggling.
United We Finally Stand: A look at the 2008 Presidential Race
After 16 months of campaigning, the Democratic Party finally has a presumptive nominee, but it was not without a fight.