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Vox Christina

Christina Milian
“The Voice” Interview
with Kam Williams

Born in New Jersey on September 26, 1981, but raised in Waldorf, Maryland, Christina Milian is a versatile talent whose resume includes film, television, theater and music. She recently appeared in the television movie "The Christmas Cupid" and on "CSI" and enjoyed a recurring role as the voice of Esther on "Family Guy."

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 9th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. It’s a day to recognize the importance of promoting good mental health in our children and to recognize what can harm their mental health. People are generally aware that bullying or the death of a parent can have impact. But what else should we know?

Exposure to traumatic events can substantially negatively impact a child’s mental health and have repercussions long into adulthood – not only on their mental health but on their physical health as well. In a recent study researchers estimated that 26 percent of children in the United States will witness or experience a traumatic event before the age of 4. In addition to death of a loved one, traumatic experiences can include witnessing domestic violence, experiencing abuse or neglect, having a life-threatening illness or injury, or living with a family member whose care-giving ability is impaired. Add a comment

Where is the Black Press in the Digital Age?

 The “State of the Black Press” round table and luncheon held at the National Press Club during this year’s Black Press Week in Washington, DC highlighted the need for Black publishers to migrate to more widely sourced digital platforms in order to expand their readership and survive in this era of online news. The National Newspapers Publishers Association’s chief objective is to keep business alive for the Black press in America and develop a broader vision of how to connect with the community. Add a comment

A woman’s perspective: Is he husband material?

At the beginning of this year, I wrote an article, “Is he husband material?” It listed five essential ingredients as seen from a man’s perspective. My ingredients for husband material were responsibility, accountability, positive attitude about marriage, desire to be married, and a willingness to share his life.  This week, I asked my daughter, Nicole, to share her top five items from a woman’s perspective.  These items will supplement my previous list and provide balance to the all important relationship discussion.  Here are Nicole’s five items that make up good husband material. Add a comment

MPD names Arneson Deputy Chief; Frizell to 1st Precinct

Chief Timothy Dolan this week appointed Inspector Kristine Arneson to Deputy Chief of the Patrol Division.

Arneson began her law enforcement career with the Savage Police Department. A year later in 1986, she joined the Minneapolis Police Department.  During her time as a patrol officer, she worked in the Fifth Precinct, Traffic, Background Investigation Unit and on the Fourth Precinct Community Police Team. In 1990, she was promoted to sergeant and was assigned to the Second and Fifth Precincts as a shift supervisor, and was also the Community Response Team Supervisor at the Fifth Precinct. Inspector Arneson also served as an Administrative Assistant for former Chiefs John Laux and Robert Olson.