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Why Athletes Go Broke

By Team Afro on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 16:45

Costs Money

The Basics:

78% of NFL Players are bankrupt within 2 years of their retirement. 60% of NBA players are broke within 5 years of ending their career.

Although these statistics are disturbing, they don't tell the whole story. Certainly there is the overspending and mismanagement that goes along with being a professional athlete, but these are just some of the reasons that professional athletes go broke.

To see some of the other factors, keep reading.

The Most Trifling Black Woman in America

By Team Afro on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 14:40

The Basics:

Woman wants divorce from man because "he treats her too good".

We usually don't post stuff like this, but I just have to post this for all the good brothers who have run across this type of situation and this type of woman. While you're watching this please don't punch your computer.

Ladies, we know this does NOT represent most black women, but if you find one like this - shake her!

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Size 15 Shoe? There's Hope for You

By Team Afro on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 12:53

Saves Time

The Basics:

Finding shoes for men with big feet

Let’s face it many of us black men are blessed with large feet. It’s all good until you need to find some shoes. That’s where we have a problem. To make things a little easier we have listed some great resources to help you find shoes of several type: for work, play or a night on the town.

Most of the sites have free shipping on most orders and have a great selection. If you know of other resources, please add them to the comments. If you own a shoe store, please add it also (free publicity for you).

How to Fix Anything in Your House

By Team Afro on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 13:31

Saves Money

The Basics:

Black Couple Home Repair Having a house is the American dream, but when things start breaking it feels like the American nightmare. Garbage disposals breaking, doors that won't shut, and washing machines that destroy your clothes can drive you crazy plus straight to the poor house. You can pay hundreds of dollars to specialty repairmen to fix each item, but if you are mechanically inclined you might want to try to fix some of these things yourself.

Below are two resources that can greatly assist you with your do-it-yourself repair efforts and hopefully save you a lot of money in the process.

Starbucks Can Kill You If You’re Not Careful

By Team Afro on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 10:07

The Basics:

Starbucks Drink Many Americans make their morning trudge over to Starbucks for that first cup of coffee in the morning. It is almost a ritual for some; blindly driving, half asleep to the most popular coffee shop in the world. While there is certainly nothing wrong with having a cup of coffee each morning, there are many who take the Starbucks thing way too far. “Venti Mocha, extra whip.” “Grande Egg Nog Latte”. “Triple Expresso with a glazed donut.” These high calorie, fat filled drinks and snacks will not only clog your arteries, but they will put a serious dent in your finances as well.

Whipped cream, milk and chocolate may seem like a great idea – for a holiday, but drinking this in large quantities every day will explode your waistline and diminish your health. The wake up effects of coffee are offset by the massive sugar rush – and crash once the effects wear off.

Why Athletes Go Broke Guide Topic - Money	The Most Trifling Black Woman in America Guide Topic - Relax
Size 15 Shoe? There's Hope for You Guide Topic - Clothing	How to Fix Anything in Your House Guide Topic - Shelter
Starbucks Can Kill You If You’re Not Careful Guide Topic - Food	5 Ways to Get Your Workout Without Going to a Gym Guide Topic - Health
How to Make Your Kids Rich - Guaranteed Guide Topic - Money	iPad Apps to Help You Save Money Guide Topic - Money
How to Get the Best Deal on Car Insurance Guide Topic - Money	How to Get Health Insurance if you Don't Have a Job or your Employer Won't Provide It Guide Topic - Health

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Kelly Thomas Killed By Police, Officers to Stand Trial

By Team Afro on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 09:32

Kelly Thomas, a 37 year-old, mentally ill and homeless man was beaten to death by Fullerton Police. In the videotape of his beating he is heard screaming for his dad to help him and begging for his life.

On July 5, 2011, Kelly Thomas was approached by Fullerton California police at a local bus stop. After attempting to search him and then sitting him on the curb for 20 minutes (without incident) the situation escalated and became physical.

Marissa Alexander Retrial Denied in Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ Case

By Team Afro on Sun, 05/06/2012 - 10:00

(CNN) -- Marissa Alexander, a 31-year-old mother of three, is facing a mandatory 20 years behind bars. She had pinned her hopes for freedom on a motion for a new trial; that motion was denied Thursday in a Florida courtroom.

In late April, Alexander spoke to CNN as an inmate in the Duval County Jail in Jacksonville, Florida. "This is my life I'm fighting for," she said while wiping away tears. "If you do everything to get on the right side of the law, and it is a law that does not apply to you, where do you go from there?"

Banks Add to Urban Decay in Poor Black Neighborhoods

By Team Afro on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 10:25

According to a recent study by the National Fair Housing Alliance, banks are doing a much better job maintaining bank-owned foreclosed homes in white neighborhoods than in minority neighborhoods.

In a report released last month the National Fair Housing Alliance.reported that at a rate of almost two to one bank-owned minority properties have more cases of boarded up windows, unkept lawns and other physical deficiencies that contribute to increasing urban blight and continue to drive down the property values in the neighborhoods.

NBA Playoffs Begin with a Twist for Chicago, New York

By Team Afro on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 19:21

Superstar Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose and Knicks defensive stopper Iman Shumpert both see their playoff runs end after incurring ACL knee injuries.

In the first game of what was a potential championship run for the Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose collapsed on the court; possibly ending the Bulls hopes for an NBA title. With a little over a minute to go and the Bulls leading by 12 Derrick Rose drove through the lane, jumpstopped and landed on the floor in severe pain. As he was helped off the court, it was later revealed that he had a torn ACL and would miss the rest of the playoffs.

Zimmerman Gets $150,000 Bail in Trayvon Martin Killing

By Team Afro on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 15:31

Zimmerman at Bail Hearing George Zimmerman, gets $150,000 bail in the Trayvon Martin murder case

SANFORD, Fla. — Speaking publicly for the first time, George Zimmerman, the man accused of second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, briefly took the witness stand at his bail hearing on Friday and apologized to Mr. Martin’s parents.

“I wanted to say I am sorry for the loss of your son,” Mr. Zimmerman, 28, said in a soft voice as he took the stand with shackles at his feet and waist. “I did not know how old he was. I thought he was a little bit younger than I am. I did not know if he was armed or not.”

411 Articles List

Kelly Thomas Killed By Police, Officers to Stand Trial	Marissa Alexander Retrial Denied in Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ Case
Banks Add to Urban Decay in Poor Black Neighborhoods	NBA Playoffs Begin with a Twist for Chicago, New York
Zimmerman Gets $150,000 Bail in Trayvon Martin Killing	Zimmerman Arrested, Charged with Murder in Trayvon Martin Case
Obama Fights Back Against Ryan, Romney and Republicans	The Hunger Games: Race, Controversy and the 1% Gone Wild
Trayvon Martin Shooting Reinforces Chilling Message for Black Youth	Foreclosures Due To Predatory Lending Continue to Devastate Low Income Communities

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