Free e-book called "25 Biggest Mistakes Black Parents Make and How to Correct Them" is available at http://www.blackparentsincharge.com/go/25-biggest-mistakes-black-parents-make/. The book was written by Gregory Harden, a social worker with 15 years experience working with at-risk youth.
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- Robert L. Johnson Announces (AAMA) Has Passed A Unanimous Resolution Endorsing A Viable Loan Alternative For Workers In Need Of Short-Term Credit Solutions Through Their Employer's Payroll System
Johnson commends the AAMA for calling on Congress, financial regulators, and the Obama Administration to allow better priced and structured loan alternatives to thrive in the marketplace and curtail abusive and predatory lending practices aimed at those who can least afford it 
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- Juneteenth Emancipation Anniversary Doubles as Call for Reform of Big Government Policies Limiting Liberty, Pinching Privacy
- Black Activists Suggest People Assess Extent of Their Freedom
On "Juneteenth," the oldest and most-recognized observance of the demise of slavery in the United States, members of the Project 21 black leadership network are suggesting that black Americans make a personal assessment of how much freedom they actually enjoy these days and how they may be able to expand upon t
[by Melinda Gray] Advancing in your career is now more difficult than in the past. The strategies used by IT companies to promote their employees have suffered tremendous transformations during the recent years, and, especially because the IT industry is an ever-changing domain, it is no longer enough to be good at what you do. Here are some new methods to try out in order to increase your chances of getting promoted at your current workplace.
Expand your skill set
In the IT industry, it is ve
[by Thea Ivens] Most people when they landed "the dream job" after an interview or even got "the deal" of the lifetime in their businesses, sadly to say tend to slack on their grooming habits and it even goes to the point that they are wearing their pajamas going to the office. It seems that's very extreme but it happens.
Why can't you take personal grooming for granted?
1. It's personal hygiene. Personal grooming is the process of being clean or neat. It speaks volume about how you treat your bod
We received word on Friday, June 13, 2014 from Ms. LaBorde, Abdullah's Mom, that he has been transferred to Five Points. This is exactly the pattern that Majid was speaking about when we visited him in the SHU at Elmira. Whenever anyone in the Muslim community at Elmira criticizes Mr. Afify, he has them thrown into the SHU on bogus charges and then transferred out to another prison.
Elmira, NY, May 24, 2014
From Abdullah Majid:
First, I want to say all praise belongs to Allah. And I thank Him f
Comedian Rodney Perry (@rodneyperry) - host of the Bounce TV (@bounce_tv) stand-up comedy series Off The Chain - will headline the Off The Chain Live! comedy tour this summer. Tour dates and info at www.bouncetv.com (PRNewsFoto/Bounce TV)OTC Series Host & Funnyman Rodney Perry to Headline All Performances, Tour Kicks-off June 18 in Charlotte
ATLANTA, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bounce TV (@bounce_tv - www.bouncetv.com) -- the nation's first-ever and fastest-growing broadcast television
- MENSWEAR ENTREPRENEUR, BRETT JOHNSON, DONATES ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR TO THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MOUNT VERNON
- Denzel Washington Applauds Fashion Entrepreneur Brett Johnson For Giving Back
Brett Johnson, CEO of the Brett Johnson Collection, LLC
Brett Johnson, CEO of the Brett Johnson Collection, LLC, (BJC) today announced a donation of 100 pairs of athletic footwear from his menswear fashion line to young men participating in the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon. Brett Johnson is committed to giving ba
- ON REDUCING VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO: TIO HARDIMAN ISSUES WAKE-UP CALL TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY
- Says: ‘Police/ATF Must Focus on gunrunners, drug lords’
[By Chinta Strausberg] If you are serious about reducing the violence in Chicago, the police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) should focus on the gunrunners—those who are selling illegal guns to our youth in Chicago, said Tio Hardiman, executive director Violence Interrupters Inc.
“Every year the police say they confiscate
- Chi-Lites founder to perform at “Portrait of Achievers’ awards
- Marshall Thompson on tour, releasing book
[By Chinta Strausberg] Marshall Thompson, the last surviving member of the still very popular Chi-Lites, has not only survived a stroke, but he’s coming back stronger than ever and will be on tour, releasing his book and performing 7 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2014, at the Condesa Del Mar, 12220 South Cicero Avenue, in Alsip, Illinois, for Probation Challenge.
Born on Chicago’s South Side to a f
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE MONEY BUYING AND SELLING STOCKS? FLIP THAT STOCK WILL TEACH YOU!
Everyday people hear about the stock market, however, few people really understand how it works and how to actively buy and sell stocks and make money. FLip That Stock (www.FLipThatStock.com) is changing that. FLip That Stock is an education, stock screening and stock picking company that caters to everyday people rather than Wall Street insiders. “Millions of people want to know how the stock market work
Dear Alice,
I was thrilled to hear you were studying in college to be a math teacher. The thrill is gone. Now, I am alarmed. Save yourself. Don’t go into teaching. Teachers have become the scapegoats for the failure of education. Blame-the-teacher is everywhere. Such constant media repetition makes the brainwashed public accept this propaganda as an unquestioned fact.
Every billionaire Tom, Dick and Harry are now implementing educational policy regardless of their ignorance on the subject. Their m
- Majority of Blacks Surveyed Support Voter ID Laws
- Civil Rights Scaremongering Against Polling Place Protections Rings Hollow With Many Blacks
- Black Activists Say Identity Verification Only Way to Preserve Ballot Integrity, Ensure Every Vote Counts
St. Louis/Washington, DC - A new poll shows that a majority of black Americans support voter ID laws despite a full-court press by the Obama Administration and its supporters in and out of government to label such polling place protections as a dan
Helping Young Fathers Succeed Early
Where do teen, young and "would be" fathers go for "help" as they embark on one of the most important responsibilities of their lives? Parenting.
And, for those teen, young and "would be" fathers confronted with balancing school, emotions and finances, life can become a roller-coaster of uncertainty with a generational sentencing their children's children will spend decades unraveling.
What do you believe the future holds. And, how should experienced fathe
Corrected Spelling Errors from Previous Blog Post - My Apology, I was in a rush.
Are Black African Americans Better Off Now, After Re-electing President Obama?
President Obama lacks the moral courage to stand up and provide justice for Black African Americans who can't afford to “Pay To Play” or lobby his administration. He is an excellent politicians who has mastered the art of political games and he gives great speeches. He never campaigned to solve any problems facing Black African American Pe
WHY I WANT TO PURCHASE AN HBCU AND USE IT AS A BOARDING SCHOOL TO SERVE BLACK BOYS, By Dr. Umar Johnson
Black boys were gifted with an all-new G.E.D. test for the 2014 school year, which will make it even more difficult for them to escape the trappings of low expectations, as the only alternative to a high school diploma, the G.E.D., has now been made just as difficult to obtain as the diploma itself. Why a new G.E.D.? Politically-speaking, keeping Black boys from having a gambler’s chance at a
We are working to build an three part community facility to help the Global African family. Please check the link and support our effort to raise the funds needs towards making this repatriation and education effort a reality. Any amount, no matter how big or small Counts! To support this effort, go to: http://www.gofundme.com/sankofa-center
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Looking for a fresh start, under-employed or in need of an exotic adventure? Follow the lead of 17 North American black women who decide their best course of action involves packing their bags and beginning a new journey they refer to as "Trailblasian."
Trailblasian is the brainchild of Canadian-born writer T.K. McLennon. She describes Trailblasian as a word she created to define the action of "black people moving to Asia to lend their talents, learn the culture and pave new pathways for the n
New Book, One Nation, Calls On Left And Right To Toss Aside Unanimity of Party Speech And Thought And Concentrate On Respectful Dialogue For Real Problem Solving.
“The John’s Hopkins neurosurgeon may not be politically correct, but he’s closer to correct than we’ve heard in years.” -- The Wall Street Journal.
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~ In his new book, One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America’s Future, famed Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon and political pundit, Dr. Ben Carson delivers a way out of the America
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