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There is a truth between young men and their fathers that has been overlooked by many of the so-called ‘wizards of smart’, when it comes to what is ‘supposedly wrong’ with the 20- or 30-something men of today. It’s called being blessed, or affirmed in one’s manhood…by an older man, usually HIS father.

A mother CAN NOT affirm her son’s manhood. She can actually stunt her son’s development as a man by; a) NOT marrying the son’s father before fornication and pregnancy; b) if the relationship/marriag

Welcome to America’s NEW monthly favorite column for Men: THE MANHOOD LINE: LIVE! It’s predecessor, THE MANHOOD LINE was God-breathed, American made and world traveled. We’re gonna stretch the hits even further, as we round the bases. The former column has gone from Rome, Italy to Tokyo, Japan--and points in between. Past editions of this column have been used in classrooms, churches, and kitchen tables…with men having a great time celebrating its fare. It’s time to move up and on to the ‘next p

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Truth and Reconciliation! Dr. Shakur deserves Parole! 

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"TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION, DR. SHAKUR DESERVES PAROLE"

James C. McIntosh, M.D. 

Black Acupuncturist  Dr. Mutulu Shakur, 67 year old stroke survivor has been a model prisoner and done much to promote peace both inside of the prison where he is held and in the community at large.    Yet 2 years ago the state elected to hold him past his  30 year mandatory parole date.  He comes up for parole again in April and there is not

It is International Women's History Month and GroovaLottos keyboardist and singer reflects on the influence of legendary jazz great, Nina Simone on his performance style.

As the truck and equipment trailer of The GroovaLottos tooled through Dedham after another successful show at the Dedham Square Coffeehouse, the strains of Nina Simone's "Sinner Man" could be heard on the truck stereo. Mwalim turned it up slightly and began to sing along and even started scatting as Simone's rapid-fire, Pentacos

“Questioners are ‘hoteps’ who are too woke to have fun.”

The desire to see a black face in a high place is a legacy of slavery and the century of Jim Crow segregation that followed. The psychological impact of America’s apartheid is enduring, and unlikely to end without true revolutionary change.

Black people are loath to do anything that might dim the luster that emanates when one of the group becomes rich, famous or successful in some realm that was hitherto off limits. Celebrities, athletes, CE

Developed for us and by boss lady Shontay Lundy, BlackGirlSunscreen is here to moisturize and protect  our darker skin tones without the thick whte or gray paste like other sunscreens. Shontay shares what inspired her to develop BGS, laid aside some sunscreen lies, and points us to her favorite warm weather hot spots!

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African Americans continue to have a supersized influence on the U.S. economy. By 2020 African Americans are projected to have a buying power of$1.5 trillion with a cumulative growth of 16% and a compound annual growth rate of 3% from 2015-2020, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report African-Americans: Demographic and Consumer Spending Trends, 10th Edition.

Skeptics about the cohort's financial clout have to look no further than the recent success of the 2018 blockbust

The #365DaysOfRadio Campaign - Business Training Program 
"The Power of Word Of Mouth" 
Podcast consumption is now reaching 46 million Americans weekly.

ACCORDING TO COMSROCE BY 2020 50% OF ALL SEARCH WILL BE DONE BY VOICE.
VOICE RECOGNITION ISON TRACK TO BE $601 MILLION PER YEAR INDUSTRY.

Black business owners are creating businesses at a higher rate than any other demographic, according to FORTUNE.com. The numbers also showed that those businesses had less long-term potential and were less likely to continue operations, due to lack of financial resources or because their environments were less favorable for business promotion.

In “Black Business Success Model: Countering the Myths of our Perceived Weaknesses,” Janneh K. Wright offers a guidebook for creating a new model for th

As educators, we have a responsibility to equip students with the entrepreneurial mindset and skills to break new ground in different industries across the world.

Dr Stuart Jauncey, Managing Director of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, explains why embracing an entrepreneurial mindset is key to developing future leaders and supporting workplace equality.

Agility and Ambition: A New Workforce for a New Workplace

Aspiring hospitality professionals are no longer limited to the traditiona

With most of Cape Cod still in a blackout after Friday's storm, the Phunk Party was in Welfleet and the dance floor was packed. Band members and fans say that this is a testament to the power of The Phunk.

Neither storm nor blackout can prevent a Phunk Party from happening! Despite the fact that 3/4 of Cape Cod residents were left without electricity after the Nor'easter hit Cape Cod, The GroovaLottos' Downtown Phunk Party at Welfleet Preservation Hall was packed with existing fans of the popular

As a performer and historian, The ZYG attends historic event, kicking of the collecting of memorabilia and memories of the Hip-Hop movements growth and development in Massachusetts, parallel to the New York scene.

Part of being a Griot is being a historian and keeper of information about those things that led to the present. After absorbing the available history of Hip-hop in the Bronx, the next logical step was to look at Hip-hop's evolution in cities like Boston, where it's contributions and in

AleXx Stone is a upcoming artist originally from the Bronx but is now located in east Tn AleXx recorded his 1st track in his Dad's Studio at the age of 9 Stone gain musical inspiration from artist like DMX & Styles P growing up AleXx plans on being at the top of his game in the next 5 years & prospering in his musical career for more info & content follow @AleXxStonerlyfe on Instagram & Subscribe to Swimentertainment youtube channel.

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Mwalim's discussion: Studying Music vs. Shooting-From-The-Hip with 'Natural Ability'. Studying music, be it from a teacher, mentor or self-taught has many advantages that go beyond learning to play an instrument or sing. Also selections from the Louis Apollon Band's performance at Great Woods.

THE MANHOOD LINE: LIVE! By Mike Ramey.

 I’ve been noticing something in a wide variety of TV commercials over the last several years, be they on the main TV networks, on cable, or further into the television universe. It seems that families having sons, has fallen out-of-vogue among the ‘wizards of smart’ on Madison Avenue. Daughters have become the ‘fixture’ among the advertisers…a trend I find very, very disturbing.

Why? I’m glad that you asked. No ‘safe spaces’ from--the TRUTH!

Regardless of wha